Trichotillomania Support in Saskatchewan
Find a therapist in Saskatchewan 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 Estevan to La Ronge, for someone near you, or choose Online to see who works with people anywhere in Saskatchewan.
Find a therapist for trichotillomania in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan covers about 650,000 square kilometres. About half of its 1.27 million people live in or around Saskatoon and Regina. The rest are spread across farm towns, First Nations communities and the northern forest. Few practitioners anywhere in the province learned about hair pulling in training. Connecting you with people who already understand it is the reason this directory exists.
Everyone listed here has told us they understand hair pulling and already help people who pull. The directory includes therapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners, NLP practitioners and coaches. Every listing shows how that person works, whether they see people in person, online or both, and what they charge. Each one has a private contact form.
If the nearest city is a long drive away, see who works online across Saskatchewan.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Trichotillomania in Saskatchewan
Find a TherapistHow do I find a trichotillomania therapist near me in Saskatchewan?›
Search our directory by city or town, such as Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Swift Current or Yorkton. Every listing explains how the person works, what they charge and whether they see people in person, online or both. You can message anyone directly.
Can I have sessions online from anywhere in Saskatchewan?›
Yes. Many people listed work online with clients anywhere in Saskatchewan, from Estevan to La Ronge. Psychologists and social workers from other provinces usually need Saskatchewan registration first. Counsellors, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches aren’t tied to a province.
How much does trichotillomania therapy cost in Saskatchewan?›
Private sessions in Saskatchewan usually cost $120 to $235, and many sit between $150 and $180. Psychologists charge the most, often near the Psychology Association of Saskatchewan’s recommended $235 an hour. Every listing shows its own prices, and many people offer a free first call. Some workplace and private insurance plans pay part of the cost for some practitioner types.
What kinds of help are there for hair pulling in Saskatchewan?›
People who pull work with therapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners, NLP practitioners and coaches. Different people find different things helpful. Everyone in our directory has told us they understand hair pulling and already help people who pull.
Do I need a doctor’s referral or a diagnosis to get help in Saskatchewan?›
No. You can contact anyone listed in our directory directly, without a doctor’s referral or a diagnosis. Just tell them you pull your hair and you’re looking for someone who understands trichotillomania.
My child pulls their hair. What do I do first?›
Stay steady and don’t tell them off, because pressure and punishment reliably make pulling worse. Start with The Parent’s Guide to Trichotillomania, and look for someone in the directory whose listing says they work with children and teens.
Are there trichotillomania support groups in Saskatchewan?›
We haven’t found an in-person trichotillomania group in Saskatchewan yet. The International OCD Foundation lists free online BFRB groups open to adults anywhere, and the Canadian BFRB Support Network runs a Canadian online group. If you run a group in Saskatchewan, tell us and we’ll list it for free.
How common is hair pulling in Saskatchewan?›
About 1 in 50 people have trichotillomania, so roughly 25,000 people across Saskatchewan. It’s a recognized condition, not a bad habit, and it often starts between ages 10 and 13. Learn more in our complete guide to trichotillomania.
How to get in touch with a therapist
You can message anyone listed here directly, today. You don’t need a doctor’s referral or a diagnosis.
When you write, say what it is: “I pull my hair. I’m looking for someone who understands trichotillomania.” Their reply tells you a lot about whether they’re the right fit.
Most practitioners in Saskatchewan work in Saskatoon and Regina, with smaller groups in Prince Albert, Moose Jaw and Swift Current. North of Prince Albert, and in many farm communities, the nearest office can be hours away. Online sessions close that gap.
Psychologists and social workers are registered province by province. Those based elsewhere usually need Saskatchewan registration to work with you online. Saskatchewan doesn’t regulate counsellors, and hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches aren’t tied to a province either.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority runs community mental health services you can reach through a local intake office. That route exists, and it often takes longer, usually without a choice of someone who understands hair pulling.
How to choose who to work with
People who pull find help from all kinds of practitioners: therapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches. Different people find different things helpful. What matters is that you feel understood.
You can check registration for free if you’d like to. “Psychologist” is a protected title in Saskatchewan, and the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists publishes a full register of psychologists. “Social worker” is protected too, and you can search registered social workers with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers. Counselling therapy isn’t regulated in Saskatchewan yet, so many counsellors hold the Canadian Certified Counsellor credential from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches belong to their own associations.
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 Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has no charity just for hair pulling or other body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs). These national and provincial organizations are the most useful for people in Saskatchewan who pull.
Canadian BFRB Support Network
A volunteer-run Canadian non-profit for people who pull, pick or bite. It shares plain-language information and keeps a list of BFRB support groups across Canada.
International OCD Foundation
A US-based foundation that is now the main international home for BFRB information. Its online directory lists free peer support groups for hair pulling and skin picking, several of them open to adults anywhere.
CMHA Saskatchewan Division
The Saskatchewan arm of the Canadian Mental Health Association, with branches in communities across the province. Its programs aren’t specific to hair pulling, but they’re open to anyone.
HealthLine 811
Free, confidential health and mental health advice from the Saskatchewan Health Authority, 24 hours a day. Registered nurses, psychiatric nurses and social workers answer. Dial 811.
Kids Help Phone
Free, confidential support for children, teens and young adults, any time. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8, any time of day or night, if things ever feel too much to handle on your own. In Saskatoon, Saskatoon Crisis and Intervention Services also answers 24/7 on 306-933-6200.
Support groups in Saskatchewan
We haven’t found an in-person trichotillomania group in Saskatchewan yet. Most people here who pull connect with others online, and for something this private, many find that easier.
- International OCD Foundation online BFRB groups: free peer groups on Zoom for people who pull or pick, including a monthly global group for adults 18 and over. Saskatchewan doesn’t change its clocks, so check each start time against your own.
- Canadian BFRB Support Network: a Canadian Facebook group where people who pull and pick talk to each other.
For parents: our guide The Parent’s Guide to Trichotillomania helps you understand what your child is going through.
Do you run a Saskatchewan group? Tell us and we’ll list it for free.
How It Begins and Changes Over a Lifetime
Trichotillomania usually starts between ages 10 and 13, often around the start of puberty. It can also begin in early childhood or well into adult life.
At first, many people don’t know what’s happening. A child may pull from one spot on the scalp without noticing. A teenager may start covering a thin patch or filling in their brows. Many go years without a name for it.
Over time, the pattern often shifts. Some people move from the scalp to eyebrows, eyelashes or other body hair. Pulling can be quiet for months, then return during exams, a move, a new job or a long winter. Many adults describe it as something that comes and goes rather than something that stays the same.
That can feel confusing. A return after a quiet spell isn’t a failure, and it doesn’t cancel out what came before. It’s a common part of how the condition shows up across a lifetime.
None of this is a bad habit, attention-seeking, self-harm or a lack of willpower. Trichotillomania is a recognized condition, a body-focused repetitive behaviour that affects about 1 in 50 people. Most people who pull have never knowingly met another person who does, yet many share this same long, uneven path.
About this page
Sources: Statistics Canada (population and area); Psychology Association of Saskatchewan, Prairie Psychology Services, McCarty Counselling Services and Sask Holistic Counselling (session cost data); Saskatchewan College of Psychologists; Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers; Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association; Government of Saskatchewan; Saskatchewan Health Authority; Canadian BFRB Support Network; International OCD Foundation; CMHA Saskatchewan Division; Kids Help Phone; 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline; Wikipedia (Saskatchewan).
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 Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is the middle of Canada’s three Prairie provinces, home to about 1.27 million people. Regina, the capital, sits on the southern plains around Wascana Lake. Saskatoon, the largest city, spans the South Saskatchewan River and is home to the University of Saskatchewan. Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Swift Current and Yorkton are the main regional centres.
The south is wheat and canola country, broken by the Cypress Hills in the southwest and the Frenchman River valley near the US border. North of Prince Albert, farmland gives way to boreal forest, then to the lakes and Canadian Shield rock of the far north around La Ronge. In Saskatoon, Broadway Avenue and Riversdale hold many of the city’s independent restaurants and shops. Regina’s Cathedral Village is known for its older homes and local cafés.
Attractions in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan’s sights run from a dinosaur museum in Regina to a 6,000-year-old gathering place, an 1885 battlefield and two very different national parks.
Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina
Founded in 1906, it was the first provincial museum on the Prairies. Its current building in Wascana Centre opened in 1955 for the province’s 50th anniversary. Its T. rex gallery holds Scotty, found near Eastend in 1991, which the museum describes as the largest T. rex ever found.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park, near Saskatoon
Northern Plains peoples gathered in this creek valley just north of Saskatoon for more than 6,000 years. Archaeologists have found bison kill sites, tipi rings and a medicine wheel, and University of Saskatchewan digs still take place here. The park opened in 1992, and a plains bison herd returned in 2019.
Batoche National Historic Site, near Rosthern
Métis families founded Batoche in 1872 on the South Saskatchewan River, about an hour north of Saskatoon. From May 9 to 12, 1885, Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont’s forces made their last stand here against Canadian troops. Bullet holes still mark the rectory beside the Church of Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue.
Prince Albert National Park, Waskesiu
Established in 1927, the park protects about 3,874 square kilometres where aspen parkland meets boreal forest. Waskesiu, on the shore of Waskesiu Lake, is its townsite. The writer and conservationist Grey Owl spent his last seven years in a cabin on Ajawaan Lake, where he is buried.
Grasslands National Park, Val Marie
Created in 1981, the park protects one of the last large stretches of mixed-grass prairie in Canada. It’s the only place in the country with black-tailed prairie dog colonies, and plains bison roam its West Block. In 2009 it became a dark-sky preserve.