Can a private psychiatrist prescribe, and what happens with your GP At The Blue Tree Clinic, our helpful and caring private psychiatrists / doctors aim to make your prescription process seamless and secure. We have a strict 1 month medication prescribing policy for your safety and clinical governance unless there are exceptional circumstances. Please note […]
Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being, and seeking professional help from a psychiatrist can be beneficial in managing and treating mental health issues. If you’re in London and looking for a top psychiatrist, it’s essential to consider a few key factors to ensure you find the right professional for you. In […]
Alexis Baker, Blue Tree Clinic’s intern and aspiring clinical psychologist writes about what it means to be ‘triggered’ and what can help. Nowadays, the term ‘triggered’ is frequently thrown around on social media as a way to describe people who are offended by, or uncomfortable with, certain content they see online. While it is true […]
2020’s aspiring Bluetree psychologist and intern, Alexis Baker writes about life in the new normal….. As lockdown eases, shops are beginning to open, people are retuning to work, and life in general is getting busier. Perhaps you have also started meeting up with friends for that long-awaited face-to-face catch up? We are all gradually moving […]
Maddy Lykourgos, trainee psychologist, writes about rising issues with deliberate self-harm In recent news you might have seen the headlines about an increase in deliberate self-harm in our society. The reported increase appears to be specifically around the adolescent and young adult populations and includes a range of behaviours that are considered harmful and self-actioned. […]
Blue Tree intern Maddy Lykourgos discusses the impact of crimes such as burglary… Breaking news stories exhibiting criminal activity continue to percolate all media making us feel unsettled at the possibility that we could be next. The thought that someone intends to do us harm as an individual can leave us feeling confused and powerless, […]
Why Can’t I Keep My New Year’s Resolution? Blue Tree intern and aspiring psychologist Maddy Lykourgos describes the pressures of a new year and the dreaded resolutions… Happy New Year from your team here at The Blue Tree Clinic! It’s that time of year again, once the festivities are over and the hard work seems […]
Blue Tree intern and aspiring psychologist Maddy Lykourgos discusses hearing voices… Hearing voices is often the term used for hearing speech or sounds that no one else present can hear. This type of auditory hallucination can be distracting, confusing and particularly distressing. Contrastingly, it is not always a negative experience and some people do find […]
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 […]
The Benefits of Taking Medications (Arguments For and Against) One of our client’s requested we talk about medication in today’s podcast. Charlotte Turner (Clinic Manager and Nutrionist) and Dr Mark Silvert discuss this interesting topic, talking about personal experiences, and research. Listen here if you have a spare 15 minutes!