What will happen when I see a psychiatrist or psychologist?
How to prepare for your first appointment at The Blue Tree Clinic Here at Blue Tree, we understand that your first appointment can be daunting. It’s important to remember that, even just by getting in contact with us, you will have already made it over the first hurdle. Here’s what to expect after you’ve made that first step. What happens after you self-refer to The Blue Tree Clinic? After you first make contact with us to express an interest in using our services, you will liaise with our consultant psychiatrist to decide which specific type of treatment may benefit you the most. You will then be allocated a therapist who you will coordinate with thereafter. How long is the waiting list to get an initial appointment? We appreciate that some matters are urgent, and waiting for treatment with the NHS can sometimes take several months. So, wherever possible, we would always aim to make your first appointment a week or two after you first get in contact with us. Do I need to prepar...