Are you feeling frustrated, self-conscious, or unable to stop pulling your hair, even though you want to quit? I specialise in helping individuals overcome the urge to pull their hair, whether it’s linked to stress, anxiety, or longstanding habits. Many clients come to me after trying various techniques to manage their hair-pulling, only to find themselves stuck in a cycle of temporary relief followed by relapse. Together, we can explore a fresh, empowering approach to overcoming hair-pulling, so you can break free from the habit and feel more confident in your own skin.
I use an intuitive blend of hypnotherapy, NLP, coaching, and other psychological and somatic techniques to teach you the tools to manage the urge when it arises, and also to resolve the deeper subconscious triggers that contribute to hair-pulling.
* I create a bespoke plan tailored to your unique circumstances
* Teach you tools to stop hair pulling when the urge hits
*Dive deep into the subconscious to understand and resolve the unique reasons that you hair pull
*Provide a safe and non-judgemental space for you to talk and be heard
*Improve your own internal dialogue
*Show you that change is always possible

Victoria Ward
Hello, my name is Victoria. I am a Cognitive Hypnotherapist and Coach with more than 13 years’ experience helping people to live the lives they’d love to live. Get in touch to find out more or book an online hypnotherapy appointment, or face-to-face in my comfortable clinic in Colchester, Essex.

Hypnotherapy, NLP and coaching for hair pulling
Hypnotherapy, NLP, and coaching are powerful tools for overcoming hair-pulling habits, helping you break free from the patterns that keep you feeling anxious, self-conscious, or out of control.
By working with the subconscious mind, I help you using:
Hypnotherapy to reframe the way you respond to stress or triggers, making it easier to remain calm, composed, and in control, even during moments of anxiety or tension.
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) techniques to shift negative thought patterns and reduce the urge to pull your hair, empowering you to take control of your behavior and develop a more positive, self-assured outlook.
Coaching to add an additional layer of support, guiding you to build healthier coping strategies, enhance your self-awareness, and create actionable plans to break free from the hair-pulling habit.
Along with the other psychological and somatic tools in my kit, I create a bespoke plan that provides a holistic pathway to not just overcoming hair pulling, but thriving beyond it, helping you regain confidence and control over your actions.
Other tools:
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Breathwork
- Emotional Freedom Technique
- Eye Movement Reprocessing (e.g. EMDR)
Learn more about the other approaches that influence my work
5 Signs You Might Benefit from Hypnotherapy for Public Speaking
- You Can’t Stop Even When You Want To
You have tried to stop pulling your hair but find yourself unable to control the urge, even though you feel frustrated or guilty about it. - Hair Pulling Happens During Stress or Anxiety
You notice that your hair pulling is triggered by feelings of stress, anxiety, or boredom, and it acts as a way to cope with uncomfortable emotions. - You Feel Self-Conscious or Embarrassed About Your Hair
You’re often embarrassed or self-conscious about your hair, whether it’s thinning, uneven, or damaged due to your pulling habit. - You’ve Tried Other Methods Without Success
You’ve tried other techniques or strategies to stop pulling your hair, but none of them seem to work in the long term, and the habit continues. - You Want to Break the Cycle for Good
You are ready and motivated to finally break free from the hair-pulling cycle and address the underlying emotional triggers, rather than just managing the behaviour.
USEFUL LINKS FOR HAIR PULLING
- Trichotillomania Learning Center – Understanding Trichotillomania
https://www.trich.org/ - Psychology Today – How to Stop Hair Pulling
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/urban-survival/201704/how-to-stop-hair-pulling - Mayo Clinic – Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trichotillomania/symptoms-causes/syc-20350600 - Verywell Mind – What Is Trichotillomania?
https://www.verywellmind.com/trichotillomania-hair-pulling-disorder-4173059 - Healthline – How to Manage Trichotillomania
https://www.healthline.com/health/trichotillomania
Get in touch
For more information on how hypnotherapy can help you stop pulling your hair online or in my Colchester (Essex) clinic, get in touch. We can learn a little more about each other to see if I would be the right therapist to help you.
Telephone
+447813251152
Colchester
The Lexden Health Practice, 10 Victoria Road, Colchester, CO3 3NT
Online hypnotherapy and coaching
Appointments available on line using Zoom.
CONTACT
Telephone & WhatsApp
+44 7813 251 152
Articles
Connect on Facebook
Locations
Online Hypnotherapy via Zoom
Appointments in Wivenhoe, Colchester
Victoria Ward (mail only)
Cognitive Hypnotherapy and Coaching
10 Victoria Road
Co3 3NT