Trichotillomania Support in Ireland
Find a therapist in Ireland who understands trichotillomania. Whether you pull your own hair or you’re supporting a child or someone you love, search by town or city for someone near you, or choose Online to see who works with people anywhere in Ireland.
Find a therapist for trichotillomania in Ireland
Most therapists in Ireland have never met someone who pulls their hair. It isn’t something they learn about in training, so many people end up explaining their own condition to a professional who’d never heard of it. That’s the reason this directory exists: everyone listed has told us they understand hair pulling and already help people who pull.
You’ll find therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches. Each listing explains how that person works, whether they see people in person, online or both, and what they charge. You can search anywhere from Donegal to Kerry, or work with someone online from home, which matters when the nearest practice is an hour’s drive away.
We’re building the directory for Ireland.
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 Ireland
Find a TherapistHow do I find a trichotillomania therapist near me in Ireland?›
Search by your town or city at the top of this page, or choose Online. Everyone listed has told us they understand hair pulling, and each listing shows how they work, where they see people and what they charge.
Can I have sessions online from anywhere in Ireland?›
Yes. Many people listed work online, and where you live in the Republic doesn’t limit who you can see. It’s a good option if you’re in a rural area or would rather talk from home.
How much does trichotillomania therapy cost in Ireland?›
Most private sessions cost between €60 and €120, and many are around €70 to €90. Dublin tends to cost more. Every listing shows its own prices, and many people offer a free first call.
What kinds of help are there for hair pulling in Ireland?›
People work with therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches. Different people find different things helpful. What everyone listed here shares is that they understand hair pulling.
Do I need a GP referral or a diagnosis?›
No. You can contact anyone listed directly, without a GP letter or a diagnosis. Just send a short message through their listing saying what you’d like help with.
My child pulls their hair — what do I do first?›
Stay steady and don’t tell them off, as that tends to make pulling worse. Read The Parent’s Guide to Trichotillomania, then look for someone whose listing says they work with children and teens.
Are there trichotillomania support groups in Ireland?›
Yes, mostly online. OCD Ireland runs a free group for people who pull and one for families, and BFRB UK & Ireland runs peer-led groups on Zoom. In-person groups are still rare.
How common is hair pulling in Ireland?›
About 1 in 50 people pull their hair, so as many as 100,000 people in Ireland may live with it. It usually starts between ages 10 and 13. Our complete guide explains more.
Can I get help for trichotillomania through the HSE?›
Your GP can refer you to HSE psychology or, with a medical card, to free counselling. Waits are often long, and you usually can’t choose someone who understands hair pulling.
How to get in touch with a therapist
You can message anyone listed right now. You don’t need a GP referral or a diagnosis first. Every listing has a private contact form, and most explain how the person works, what sessions cost and whether they offer a free first call.
Online sessions reach the whole country. Registered professionals in Ireland, such as doctors and occupational therapists, are registered nationally, so where you live in the Republic makes no difference. Hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches aren’t restricted either. Someone based in Galway can work with you in Wexford just as easily as someone down the road.
What therapy costs in Ireland
Most private sessions in Ireland cost between €60 and €120, and many people pay around €70 to €90. Prices tend to run higher in Dublin. Every listing shows its own prices, so there are no surprises.
Some health insurance plans, including those from VHI, Laya Healthcare and Irish Life Health, pay part of the cost for some practitioner types. Ask your insurer and the person you contact. Many people listed offer a free first call, so you can see if they feel right before you book.
How to check someone is qualified
In Ireland, the titles psychologist, counsellor and psychotherapist aren’t protected by law yet. CORU, the state health regulator, is setting up registers for them, but they aren’t open. For now, most people in these roles belong to a professional body with a free public directory: the Psychological Society of Ireland for chartered psychologists, and the IACP, IAHIP and Irish Council for Psychotherapy for counsellors and psychotherapists. Doctors, including psychiatrists, are on the Medical Council register, and occupational therapists register with CORU. These checks are optional reassurance.
Many good kinds of help aren’t regulated by the state at all. Hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners, NLP practitioners and coaches belong to their own associations, and their listing will say which.
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?
Charities and groups in Ireland
BFRB UK & Ireland
A volunteer-led charity for body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs), such as hair pulling, skin picking and nail biting, across the UK and Ireland since 2015. Its support groups are run by people who live with a BFRB themselves.
OCD Ireland
Ireland’s national organisation for OCD and related conditions, including trichotillomania. It runs a free, confidential support group just for people who pull, plus a group for family, friends and carers.
International OCD Foundation
A US-based charity that is now the main international home for BFRB information and community, with online resources you can use from anywhere in Ireland.
Childline
A free, confidential listening service for anyone in Ireland under 18. Young people can call 1800 66 66 66, text or chat online.
Samaritans Ireland and Text About It
If you’re struggling and need to talk to someone now, call Samaritans free on 116 123, day or night. If you’d rather text, send HELLO to 50808 for a free chat with a trained volunteer, any time.
Support groups in Ireland
Meeting other people who pull can take some of the weight off. These are open to people in Ireland:
- OCD Ireland trichotillomania group: free, confidential and online, for people who pull. Book a place up to five days ahead.
- OCD Ireland family group: for family, friends and carers of someone who pulls.
- BFRB UK & Ireland: peer-led groups on Zoom for people with BFRBs, plus a monthly group for loved ones.
Most groups meet online right now, and in-person groups are still rare in Ireland. Do you run a group? Tell us and we’ll list it for free.
For parents: The Parent’s Guide to Trichotillomania helps you understand what your child is going through.
HSE and other free options
Through the HSE, the usual first step is your GP, who can refer you to primary care psychology or, if you have a medical card, to the free Counselling in Primary Care service. Waits are often long, and you usually can’t choose someone who understands hair pulling. Many people contact someone in the directory while they wait.
About this page
Sources: BFRB UK & Ireland; OCD Ireland; International OCD Foundation; Childline; Samaritans Ireland; Text About It; CORU (Psychologists and Counsellors & Psychotherapists Registration Boards); Medical Council; Psychological Society of Ireland; Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy; Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy; Irish Council for Psychotherapy; HSE guidance on private and free talk therapy; 2026 Irish therapy price guides.
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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