Trichotillomania Support in Derbyshire

Find a therapist in Derbyshire who understands trichotillomania. Whether you pull your own hair or you’re supporting a child or someone you love, search by town or city, from Glossop to Swadlincote, for someone near you, or choose Online to see who works with people anywhere in Derbyshire.

Find a therapist for trichotillomania in Derbyshire

The Peak District became Britain’s first national park in 1951, and much of it lies in Derbyshire. Most of the county’s therapists work in the busier east, around Derby and Chesterfield. Very few of them, anywhere in the county, 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 trichotillomania and already help people who pull. The directory includes therapists, counsellors, psychologists, psychotherapists, 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 you live in a Peak village far from anyone listed, see who works online across Derbyshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trichotillomania in Derbyshire

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How do I find a trichotillomania therapist near me in Derbyshire?›

Search our directory by town, such as Derby, Chesterfield, Buxton, Matlock, Ilkeston or Glossop. 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 Derbyshire?›

Yes. Many people listed work online with clients anywhere in Derbyshire, from Glossop to Swadlincote. UK registration isn’t split by county, and hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches aren’t tied to one area either.

How much does trichotillomania therapy cost in Derbyshire?›

Private sessions in Derbyshire usually cost £50 to £120, with £60 to £70 typical in Derby. Every listing shows its own prices, and many people offer a free first call. Some private health insurance pays part of the cost for some practitioner types.

What kinds of help are there for hair pulling?›

People who pull work with therapists, counsellors, psychologists, psychotherapists, 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 GP referral or a diagnosis to get help in Derbyshire?›

No. You can contact anyone listed in our directory directly, without a GP 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 Derbyshire?›

We haven’t found an in-person trichotillomania group in Derbyshire yet. BFRB UK & Ireland runs free monthly online groups for adults, for under-18s, and for parents and loved ones. If you run a group in Derbyshire, tell us and we’ll list it for free.

How common is hair pulling in Derbyshire?›

About 1 in 50 people have trichotillomania, so roughly 22,000 people across Derbyshire. It’s a recognised 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 GP referral or a diagnosis first.

When you write, say what it is: “I pull my hair. I’m looking for someone who understands trichotillomania.” How they reply tells you a lot about whether they’re the right fit.

Derby has the largest group of practitioners in the county. Chesterfield and the towns of the Erewash valley, such as Ilkeston and Long Eaton, come next. Buxton, Matlock, Bakewell and Glossop have far fewer, and the hill villages between them have almost none. Online sessions close that gap. UK registration isn’t split by county, so anyone listed can work with you online wherever you live in Derbyshire.

You can also refer yourself to Derby and Derbyshire Talking Therapies, the local NHS service. 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, psychotherapists, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches. Different people find different things helpful. What matters most is that you feel understood.

You can also check a clinician’s registration if you’d like. Titles such as “clinical psychologist” and “counselling psychologist” are protected by law in the UK. The Health and Care Professions Council keeps a free register lookup for them. Many counsellors, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists belong to registers approved by the Professional Standards Authority, which runs its own practitioner check. Other good kinds of help aren’t regulated at all and 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 Derbyshire

Derbyshire has no charity just for hair pulling or other body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs). The UK’s BFRB charity runs its groups online, and Derbyshire Mind works across the whole county. These are the organisations most useful to people in Derbyshire who pull.

BFRB UK & Ireland

A peer-led charitable organisation for hair pulling, skin picking and related behaviours. Its volunteers have BFRBs themselves. It runs free online groups for adults, for under-18s, and for parents and loved ones.

OCD Action

A national charity for OCD and related conditions, including BFRBs. Its website has plain-language information on hair pulling, and it runs a helpline and free online groups.

Derbyshire Mind

The local Mind for Derby and the rest of the county, based in Mackworth, Derby. It runs drop-in centres in Buxton, Swadlincote and Ripley, plus listening walks and other wellbeing groups.

Mind

The national mental health charity. Its website explains how to get support, and its infoline can point you to help near you.

Samaritans

Call 116 123 free, any time of day or night, if things ever feel too much to handle on your own.

Support groups in Derbyshire

We haven’t found an in-person trichotillomania group in Derbyshire yet. Most people here who pull connect with others online, and for something this private, many find that easier.

BFRB UK & Ireland adults group: a free peer-led group on Zoom, once a month, for anyone 18 or over who pulls or picks.
BFRB UK & Ireland under-18s group: a monthly Zoom group for children and teens aged 7 to 18.
BFRB UK & Ireland parents and loved ones group: a monthly Zoom group for anyone supporting someone who pulls.

For parents: our guide The Parent’s Guide to Trichotillomania helps you understand what your child is going through.

Do you run a Derbyshire group? Tell us and we’ll list it for free.

Not All Pulling Is the Same

People often picture hair pulling as one thing. In fact, most people who pull describe two different kinds.

Automatic pulling happens without much awareness. You might be reading, driving or watching TV. Your hand drifts to your scalp or brows, and you only notice later, when you see hairs on the desk or the floor.

Focused pulling feels different. You know you’re doing it, and it often starts with a strong urge or a feeling that a hair is wrong. It might follow stress, boredom or tiredness. Some people spend a long time searching for the “right” hair before they pull.

Most people do both, and the mix can change over the years. One person might pull mostly in the car. Another might pull at the mirror before bed.

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. Knowing which kind of pulling you do, and when, gives you words for that first conversation. “I pull without noticing when I’m on my laptop” tells the person you contact a lot.

About this page

Sources: David Eames Counselling and Derby Psychotherapy and Counselling (session cost data); Health and Care Professions Council; Professional Standards Authority; BFRB UK & Ireland; OCD Action; Derbyshire Mind; Mind; Samaritans; Derby and Derbyshire Talking Therapies; Peak District National Park Authority; Wikipedia (Derbyshire).

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 Derbyshire

Derbyshire is an East Midlands county of about 1.1 million people, with the Peak District filling its north and west. The high gritstone moors of the Dark Peak rise around Glossop and Kinder Scout. To the south, the White Peak is a limestone plateau cut by deep dales and dotted with stone villages.

Derby is the largest city, and Matlock is home to the county council. Chesterfield is known for the twisted spire of its parish church. Buxton grew as a spa town on its warm springs, and Bakewell gave its name to the Bakewell pudding. The Derwent Valley between Matlock and Derby holds the early cotton mills that form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The former coalfield towns of the east include Ripley and Ilkeston, on the River Erewash.

Attractions in Derbyshire

Derbyshire draws people for its great country houses, its early factories and the caves and dales of the Peak District.

Chatsworth House, near Bakewell

The seat of the Dukes of Devonshire stands on the River Derwent, about four miles from Bakewell. Bess of Hardwick began the first house in 1553. Capability Brown reshaped the park in the 18th century, and head gardener Joseph Paxton built the Emperor Fountain in 1843.

Cromford Mills, Cromford

Richard Arkwright built the world’s first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill here in the early 1770s. It sits at the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The Arkwright Society has owned and restored the site since 1979.

Hardwick Hall, between Chesterfield and Mansfield

Bess of Hardwick had Robert Smythson design this house, built between 1590 and 1597. Its huge windows gave rise to the saying “more glass than wall”. Her initials, ES, crown its six rooftop towers. The National Trust has owned it since 1959.

Peak Cavern, Castleton

Peak Cavern has the largest natural cave entrance in Britain. Until 1915, rope makers lived and worked inside the cave mouth. Its old name was the Devil’s Arse. The tour route passes through the Great Cave and on to Pluto’s Dining Room.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby

The museum opened in 1879 in a building given to the town by Michael Thomas Bass. It holds 34 oil paintings and more than 300 sketches by Joseph Wright of Derby. You’ll also find Royal Crown Derby porcelain and a room recalling Bonnie Prince Charlie’s 1745 council of war.