Trichotillomania Support in Quebec
Find a therapist in Quebec 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 Gatineau to Saguenay, for someone near you, or choose Online to see who works with people anywhere in Quebec.
Find a therapist for trichotillomania in Quebec
Most Quebecers speak French at home, and many want to talk about something this personal in their first language. In French or in English, 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, psychotherapists, counsellors, 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 Quebec.
We’re building the Quebec 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 Quebec
Find a TherapistHow do I find a trichotillomania therapist near me in Quebec?›
Search the directory by your city or town, or choose Online to see people who work with clients anywhere in Quebec. 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 Quebec?›
Yes. Anyone licensed in Quebec can see you online wherever you live in the province. Psychologists licensed 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 Quebec?›
Private sessions usually cost $120–$200, with around $150–$170 typical. Montreal often runs higher. Every listing shows its own prices, and many people offer a free first call. Many workplace health plans pay part of the cost for some types of practitioner.
What kinds of help are there for hair pulling in Quebec?›
Psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, 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 Quebec?›
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 Quebec?›
We haven’t found an in-person group just for hair pulling in Quebec 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 Quebec?›
Trichotillomania affects about 1 in 50 people, which means tens of thousands of people in Quebec. 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.” If you’d rather work in French or in English, say so in your first message.
Most private practitioners in Quebec work in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and Quebec City. In the Gaspé, the North Shore or Abitibi, the nearest office can be hours away. Online sessions let you work with someone who gets it from home.
Psychologists licensed elsewhere in Canada can see you online in Quebec without a Quebec permit. Rules for other licensed professions vary, so ask. Hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches aren’t bound by these licensing rules.
You can also call Info-Social 811 or your local CLSC about free public services. That route exists, but waits are often long 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: psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, 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, Quebec has a free public lookup. Only members of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ) can use the title psychologist. The title psychotherapist is also protected here. It belongs to psychologists, doctors and people who hold a psychotherapist’s permit from the OPQ. You can check both in the OPQ 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 Quebec
Quebec 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.
Relief
A Quebec organization, formerly Revivre, for people living with anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder, and their loved ones. It offers workshops and one-on-one support online, in French and English. It isn’t focused on hair pulling, but it can help with the anxiety and low mood that often come with it.
AMI-Québec
A Montreal organization that supports families and friends of people living with mental health challenges. It runs support groups and education programs, mostly in English.
Tel-jeunes
Free, confidential support for Quebec teens aged 12 to 17 and their parents, by phone, text or chat, every day from 8 a.m. to midnight.
Suicide.ca
If distress turns into a crisis, call 1-866-277-3553 or text 535353, 24 hours a day, anywhere in Quebec. You can also call or text 9-8-8 in English or French.
Support groups in Quebec
We haven’t found an in-person group just for hair pulling in Quebec 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.
- Relief workshops: online groups in French and English for people living with anxiety or depression. They aren’t specific to hair pulling.
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 Quebec group? Tell us and we’ll list it for free.
Not all pulling is the same
Many people describe two kinds of pulling. The first happens without much awareness. You’re reading, driving or scrolling, and only later notice the hairs on your lap or the desk. This is often called automatic pulling.
The second is focused. You notice an urge, or a hair that feels coarse or out of place, and you go after it on purpose. You might search for a particular hair, check its root or run it across your lips. Tension builds before a pull, and there’s a moment of relief after it.
Most people do both, and the mix shifts over time. Pulling can be automatic in front of the TV and focused in front of a bathroom mirror. Knowing which kind shows up, and when, helps many people talk about it more clearly with the person they work with.
Neither kind is a choice in the usual sense. Trichotillomania is not a bad habit, not attention-seeking, not self-harm and not a lack of willpower.
About this page
Sources: Ordre des psychologues du Québec (public directory, psychotherapist permit, fee survey and FAQ for psychologists in other Canadian provinces); Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (Québec regulation); Canadian BFRB Support Network; International OCD Foundation (including its BFRB support group listings); Relief; AMI-Québec; Tel-jeunes; Suicide.ca; 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline; Statistics Canada 2021 Census; published Quebec therapy fee data (2023–2026).
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 Quebec
Quebec is Canada’s largest province by area and home to about 9 million people. French is its only official language. Quebec City is the capital, and Montreal is the largest city. The St. Lawrence River runs through the south, where most people live, and forest, lakes and tundra cover the north.
Montreal is a university city with four major universities and a mix of French and English life. Its Plateau and Mile End neighbourhoods are known for independent shops and cafés. Quebec City keeps the old walled town founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608. Gatineau faces Ottawa across the river, and Sherbrooke is the main city of the Eastern Townships. Further east, the Gaspé Peninsula juts into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Attractions in Quebec
People come to Quebec for its French history, its river and its wild eastern coast. These five are spread across the province.
Old Québec, Quebec City
UNESCO listed the Historic District of Old Québec as a World Heritage Site in 1985. It keeps the only city walls still standing north of Mexico. The Château Frontenac, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway and opened in 1893, rises above it and is a national historic site.
Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal
Built between 1824 and 1829 in Old Montreal, the church was designed by Irish-American architect James O’Donnell. He converted to Catholicism before he died and is the only person buried in its crypt. Its deep blue vaults are painted with gold stars, and its Casavant organ has about 7,000 pipes.
Montmorency Falls, near Quebec City
About 12 kilometres from Old Québec, the Montmorency River drops 83 metres into the St. Lawrence. That’s 30 metres higher than Niagara Falls. A suspension bridge crosses the top of the falls, and staircases and a cable car link the base to the cliff.
Percé Rock, Gaspé Peninsula
This limestone block is 433 metres long and 88 metres high, with a natural arch at its seaward end. Samuel de Champlain named it Percé, or “pierced”, in 1607. Nearby Bonaventure Island has one of the largest northern gannet colonies in the world.
Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, Tadoussac
Created in 1998 where the Saguenay fjord meets the St. Lawrence, this was Canada’s first park set up to protect a marine area. Endangered St. Lawrence belugas live here all year. Blue, fin and humpback whales arrive in summer to feed.