Online Psychiatry vs In-Person: Does a Video Consultation Work as Well? Reviewed by Dr Mark Silvert, Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director, The Blue Tree Clinic Last updated: June 2026. For most adults, online psychiatry via secure video consultation works just as well as seeing a psychiatrist in person. Research and clinical experience show that video […]
How Much Does a Private Psychiatrist Cost in the UK? A Clear 2026 Guide Reviewed by Dr Elena Maritan, Consultant Psychiatrist, The Blue Tree Clinic Last updated: June 2026. A private psychiatrist in the UK typically costs between £400 and £800 for an initial assessment, with consultant-led appointments in London usually sitting towards the upper […]
The Blue Tree Clinic’s resident intern, Alannah Fallon investigates the importance of good sleep….. Importance of sleep Sleep is vital for the development and adequate functioning of the mind and body, and therefore a good sleep routine equates to good health. Whilst in a sleep state, your body repairs and regenerates itself, vital for […]
Blue Tree’s intern and aspiring psychologist Alexis Baker talks discusses unhelpful behaviours in those with anxiety disorders….. Many people experience anxiety disorders of varying degrees and types, such as generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) or something more specific such as social anxiety disorder (SAD) or health anxiety. These are associated with a consistent uncontrollable worry or […]
Coping with Lockdown Maddy Lykourgos writes with tips of coping with the adjustments we have all had to make as a result of the current lockdown. For most of us lockdown was an unimaginable concept, and yet globally we have been united by the need to stay home to stay safe. Understandably, the virus threatens […]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Blue Tree intern and aspiring psychologist Maddy Lykourgos outlines CFS… As the days are getting shorter, it seems like there’s more to do in a shorter space of time. Waking up and coming home in the dark confuses our minds into thinking we should be in bed sooner, and often […]
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