Trichotillomania Support in New Brunswick
Find a therapist in New Brunswick who understands trichotillomania. Whether you pull your own hair or you’re supporting a child or someone you love, search by city or town, from Edmundston to Saint John, for someone near you, or choose Online to see who works with people anywhere in New Brunswick.
Find a therapist for trichotillomania in New Brunswick
New Brunswick is Canada’s only officially bilingual province, and about 3 in 10 people here grew up speaking French. In English or in French, finding a professional who understands hair pulling is hard. Very few learned about it in training. Connecting you with people who already understand it is the reason this directory exists.
Everyone listed has told us they understand hair pulling and already help people who pull. Each listing explains how the person works, whether they see people in person, online or both, and what they charge. Each one has a private contact form.
The directory includes psychologists, counselling therapists, psychotherapists, CBT therapists, occupational therapists, hypnotherapists, EFT and NLP practitioners, and BFRB coaches. BFRB stands for body-focused repetitive behaviour, the group that includes hair pulling and skin picking. Many people listed also work online, so you can search for someone online across New Brunswick.
We’re building the New Brunswick directory.
Keep updated as we’re a new directory actively seeking new trich-aware therapists to join.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Trichotillomania in New Brunswick
Find a TherapistHow do I find a trichotillomania therapist near me in New Brunswick?›
Search the directory by your city or town, or choose Online to see people who work with clients anywhere in New Brunswick. Every listing shows how the person works, whether they see people in person or online, what they charge, and has a private contact form.
Can I have sessions online from anywhere in New Brunswick?›
Yes. Anyone licensed in New Brunswick can see you online wherever you live in the province. Psychologists registered elsewhere in Canada can also see you online here. Hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches aren’t bound by these rules.
How much does trichotillomania therapy cost in New Brunswick?›
Private sessions usually cost $120–$225, with around $150–$170 typical. Every listing shows its own prices, and many people offer a free first call. Some workplace health plans pay part of the cost.
What kinds of help are there for hair pulling in New Brunswick?›
Psychologists, counselling therapists, psychotherapists, CBT therapists, occupational therapists, hypnotherapists, EFT and NLP practitioners, and BFRB coaches all help people who pull. Different people find different things helpful. What they share here is that they understand hair pulling.
Do I need a doctor’s note or a diagnosis to get help in New Brunswick?›
No. You can contact anyone listed in the directory directly, without a doctor’s note and without a diagnosis. Just say you pull your hair and want someone who understands trichotillomania.
My child pulls their hair. What do I do first?›
Stay steady and don’t tell them off; pressure and punishment reliably make pulling worse. Read The Parent’s Guide to Trichotillomania to understand what your child is going through. Then look for someone whose listing says they work with children and teens.
Are there trichotillomania support groups in New Brunswick?›
We haven’t found an in-person group just for hair pulling in New Brunswick yet. The IOCDF lists a free online BFRB group, and the Canadian BFRB Support Network offers online peer support. If you run a group, tell us and we’ll list it for free.
How common is hair pulling in New Brunswick?›
Trichotillomania affects about 1 in 50 people, which means thousands of people in New Brunswick. It usually starts around ages 10–13 but can begin at any age. Most people who pull have never knowingly met another person who does. Read our complete guide to trichotillomania.
How to get in touch with a therapist
You can message anyone listed here today. You don’t need a doctor’s note or a diagnosis. Use the private contact form on their listing and say what it is: “I pull my hair. I’m looking for someone who understands trichotillomania.” Plain words like that save you from being steered toward general stress work. If you’d rather work in French, say so in your first message.
Most private practitioners in New Brunswick work in Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton. In the north, from Campbellton to the Acadian Peninsula, the nearest office can be a long drive. Online sessions let you work with someone who gets it from home.
Psychologists registered anywhere else in Canada can see you online in New Brunswick. That’s the rule set by the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick. Rules for other licensed professions vary, so ask. Hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches aren’t bound by these licensing rules.
The province’s Community Addiction and Mental Health Services also offer a free one-at-a-time session. If you need more, there’s often a wait, and you usually can’t choose someone who understands hair pulling.
How to choose who to work with
People who pull find help from many directions: therapists, counselling therapists, psychologists, hypnotherapists, EFT and NLP practitioners, occupational therapists and coaches. Different people find different things helpful. What matters is that the person understands hair pulling and that you feel at ease with them.
If you’d like to check a licensed professional, New Brunswick has free public lookups. Only people licensed by the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick can use the title psychologist. You can search them in the CPNB member directory. Licensed counselling therapists (LCT) are listed in the College of Licensed Counselling Therapists member directory. Hypnotherapy, EFT, NLP and coaching aren’t regulated by the province. Practitioners in those fields belong to their own associations instead.
Everyone on this site has one thing in common: they’ve told us they understand hair pulling. On a first call, you can ask:
- Have you helped people who pull their hair before?
- How do you work? What happens in the first few sessions?
- What if I feel it isn’t right for me?
There’s more in our guide to how to talk to someone who can help.
Charities and groups in New Brunswick
New Brunswick has no charity just for hair pulling right now. These organizations can help.
Canadian BFRB Support Network
A volunteer-run Canadian non-profit for people with hair pulling, skin picking and related behaviours, and for their families. It offers online peer support and runs a Canadian support group on Facebook.
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
The main international home for BFRB support since the TLC Foundation for BFRBs wound down. It runs online events and keeps a directory of support groups, including online groups open to people in Canada.
CMHA New Brunswick
The New Brunswick division of the Canadian Mental Health Association. It offers free peer support, one-on-one or in groups, in English and French. It isn’t focused on hair pulling, but it can help with the anxiety and low mood that often come with it.
New Brunswick Addiction and Mental Health Helpline
A free, bilingual phone line open 24 hours a day at 1-866-355-5550. Trained staff can talk things through and point you to services near you.
Kids Help Phone
Free, private support for young people, day or night. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 at any time if distress turns into a crisis. Support is available in English and French.
Support groups in New Brunswick
We haven’t found an in-person group just for hair pulling in New Brunswick yet. Most groups for people who pull meet online right now. Here’s what we’ve been able to confirm:
- IOCDF online BFRB group: a free online group for anyone with hair pulling or skin picking, plus family and friends. It’s listed on the IOCDF’s support group directory.
- Canadian BFRB Support Network: online peer support and a Canadian Facebook group for people who pull or pick.
- CMHA New Brunswick peer support: free groups in English and French. They aren’t specific to hair pulling, but they’re open to anyone living with a mental health challenge.
For parents: watching your child pull is hard. The Parent’s Guide to Trichotillomania helps you understand what your child is going through.
Do you run a New Brunswick group? Tell us and we’ll list it for free.
Why so many people hide it
For many people who pull, hiding it becomes a second job. It often starts in childhood with a thin patch of hair or missing lashes. Hats, scarves, bangs and eyebrow pencil follow. Some people avoid swimming pools, windy days, haircuts and bright lights.
The hiding takes planning. People check mirrors before they leave home. They choose seats away from windows. They turn down plans that could reveal a bald patch. Over years, this can feel as heavy as the pulling itself.
Shame keeps the secret in place. Many people believe they’re the only one, because nobody around them talks about it. Most people who pull have never knowingly met another person who does. So they stay quiet, and the silence confirms the belief.
None of this is a character flaw. Trichotillomania is not a bad habit, not attention-seeking, not self-harm and not a lack of willpower. Concealment is simply part of how the condition shows up for many people.
About this page
Sources: Canadian BFRB Support Network; International OCD Foundation (including its BFRB support group listings); CMHA New Brunswick; Government of New Brunswick (mental health services, one-at-a-time therapy and the NB Addiction and Mental Health Helpline); Kids Help Phone; 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline; College of Psychologists of New Brunswick (member directory, recommended fee schedule and telepsychology rules); College of Licensed Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick (member directory); Statistics Canada 2021 Census; published New Brunswick therapy fee data (2026).
Things change. We check this page often, but always check prices and qualifications with the person you contact. This page is information, not medical advice.
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About New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada’s three Maritime provinces and one of the four that formed Canada in 1867. Fredericton is the capital, and Moncton is the largest city. The Bay of Fundy, with some of the highest tides in the world, lines the south coast. Most of the province is forest.
Each region has its own character. Saint John, on the Bay of Fundy, is Canada’s oldest incorporated city. Fredericton sits on the Saint John River and is home to the University of New Brunswick. Moncton and neighbouring Dieppe form the province’s biggest urban area and a centre of Acadian life. In the north, Bathurst and Caraquet face Chaleur Bay. Edmundston sits near the Quebec and Maine borders, and Miramichi is known for its salmon river.
Attractions in New Brunswick
People come to New Brunswick for the Fundy tides, Acadian culture and a coast that changes by the hour. These five are spread across the province.
Hopewell Rocks, Hopewell Cape
The Bay of Fundy’s tides have carved more than 20 sea stacks along two kilometres of shore here. The rocks stand 12 to 21 metres tall with trees on top, which is why people call them flowerpots. At low tide, you can walk on the ocean floor between them.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton
Press baron Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook, a native New Brunswicker, paid for the building and gave its first collection. It opened in 1959, across from the Legislative Assembly. Its signature painting is Salvador Dalí’s Santiago El Grande, over four metres tall, made for the Spanish Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair.
New Brunswick Museum, Saint John
Geologist Abraham Gesner opened the collection that grew into this museum in 1842. That makes it Canada’s oldest continuing museum. Its collections cover the province’s natural history, art and shipbuilding past. They range from fossils found in New Brunswick rock to the great whales of the Bay of Fundy.
Village Historique Acadien, Bertrand
This living-history village near Caraquet shows Acadian life from 1770 to 1949. About 40 historic buildings, many moved here from across the province, line a 2.2-kilometre trail. Interpreters in period costume work the farms, forge and print shop, and speak English and French.
Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Campobello Island
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt spent summers in the 34-room cottage at the centre of this park. Canada and the United States created the park together in 1964 and still run it jointly. Entry is free, and trails and carriage roads cross the island near the Maine border.