Trichotillomania Support in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has no hair-pulling charity of its own, and few of its therapists and counsellors learned about trichotillomania in training. Most private practitioners work in Belfast, around Queen’s University in the south of the city, and in Derry/Londonderry. From Fermanagh or west Tyrone, that can mean a long drive. If you pull your own hair, or you’re supporting a child or someone you love, search for someone near you. Or choose Online to work from home.

People in Northern Ireland who understand hair pulling

Everyone in this directory has told us they understand hair pulling and already help people who pull. You won’t need to explain what trichotillomania is.

Each listing shows how the person works, whether they see people in person, online or both, and what they charge. You’ll find therapists, counsellors, psychologists, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches. Different people find different things helpful.

If nobody suits you close to home yet, see who works online. You can work with someone anywhere in the UK without leaving Omagh, Newry or Coleraine. New people join regularly.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trichotillomania in Northern Ireland

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How much does trichotillomania therapy cost in Northern Ireland?›

Most private sessions in Northern Ireland cost £45–£90, and many sit around £60. Psychologists usually charge more. Every listing shows its own prices, and many people offer a free first call.

Can I see someone in person in Northern Ireland, or is it all online?›

Both. Listings show whether each person sees people in person, online or both. In-person options cluster in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry. Working online means you can choose from people across the UK, wherever you live.

Do I need a GP referral to see someone in Northern Ireland?›

No. You can contact anyone listed directly, without a GP referral or a diagnosis. Send a short message through their listing and ask about a first call.

My child in Northern Ireland pulls their hair. What do I do first?›

Stay steady and don’t tell them off, which tends to make pulling worse. Start with The Parent’s Guide to Trichotillomania, then look for someone whose listing says they work with children or teens.

Are there trichotillomania support groups in Northern Ireland?›

We don’t know of an in-person hair-pulling group in Northern Ireland right now. BFRB UK & Ireland runs peer-led groups online, including one for family members. If you know of a local group, tell us.

How do I choose who to work with in Northern Ireland?›

Read a few listings, then book a first call. You could ask: “Have you helped people who pull their hair before?”, “How do you work? What happens in the first few sessions?” and “What if I feel it isn’t right for me?”

How to get in touch with a therapist

You can message anyone listed directly. You don’t need a GP referral or a diagnosis. Every listing has a private contact form.

You can keep your first message short: “I pull my hair. I’m looking for someone who understands trichotillomania.”

Most private sessions in Northern Ireland cost £45–£90, and many sit around £60. Psychologists usually charge more than counsellors. Many practitioners offer a free first call, so you can get a feel for them before you book.

In Northern Ireland, the public route to talking therapies starts with your GP, as there’s no self-referral like England’s. That route exists, but it often takes longer and you usually can’t choose who you see.

Charities and groups in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has no hair-pulling charity of its own. These organisations are the closest local and national help.

BFRB UK & Ireland

A peer-led charity for people who pull, pick or bite, covering both the UK and Ireland. Its volunteers have BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviours) themselves. Its groups meet online, so you can join from anywhere in Northern Ireland. It also runs a group for family and loved ones.

AWARE NI

Northern Ireland’s depression charity, founded in Derry/Londonderry and now with an office in Belfast too. Its free, volunteer-led support groups meet across Northern Ireland and online. They’re open to adults living with low mood, anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder, and to their families.

Samaritans

Call 116 123, free, any time of day or night.

Lifeline

Northern Ireland’s own crisis helpline. If you’re in distress right now, call 0808 808 8000, free, 24 hours a day.

Do you run a hair-pulling group in Northern Ireland? Tell us and we’ll list it for free.

About this page

Sources: BFRB UK & Ireland; AWARE NI; Lifeline and nidirect; Samaritans; TherapyRoute UK and Belfast cost guides; NI Counselling and Relate NI fee pages; Psychology Today Belfast listings.

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 Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is the smallest of the UK’s four nations, with Belfast as its capital. Its six counties surround Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles. The Causeway Coast runs along north Antrim, the Mourne Mountains rise in County Down, and the lakes of Lough Erne fill much of Fermanagh.

In Belfast, the Cathedral Quarter is the centre for pubs, live music and arts venues. The Titanic Quarter stands on the old Harland & Wolff shipyard. South Belfast is home to Queen’s University and the Botanic Gardens. Derry/Londonderry, the second city, sits on the River Foyle, its old centre still enclosed by 17th-century walls.

Attractions in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s landmarks run from a volcanic coastline to a walled city and the shipyard that built Titanic.

Giant’s Causeway

About 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, most of them six-sided, step down into the sea on the north Antrim coast. They formed as lava cooled around 50 to 60 million years ago. It is Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed in 1986, and is cared for by the National Trust.

Titanic Belfast

Opened in 2012, a century after Titanic sank, beside the Harland & Wolff slipways where she was built. The building’s angular, shard-clad walls stand 38 metres high, the height of Titanic’s hull. Nine galleries follow the ship from the city’s shipyards to the wreck on the Atlantic seabed.

Ulster Museum

Northern Ireland’s largest museum, in Belfast’s Botanic Gardens, has stood on the site since 1929. Its collections include the Egyptian mummy Takabuti and gold and jewellery from the Girona, a Spanish Armada ship wrecked off the Antrim coast in 1588. Entry is free.

The City Walls, Derry/Londonderry

Built between 1613 and 1619, they form the only complete circuit of city walls in Ireland. The 1.5-kilometre walk along the top passes the four original gates and a line of historic cannon. The walls held through the 105-day siege of 1689 and have never been breached, earning the city its nickname, the Maiden City.

Mourne Mountains

A compact granite range in County Down, where Slieve Donard rises to about 850 metres, the highest point in Northern Ireland. The Mourne Wall, a dry-stone wall built between 1904 and 1922 to protect the Silent Valley reservoir, runs 22 miles across 15 summits. The seaside town of Newcastle sits at Donard’s foot.