Are you feeling self-conscious, frustrated, and unable to stop biting your nails, even though you want to quit? I specialise in helping individuals overcome nail biting, whether it’s linked to stress, anxiety, or long-standing habits. Many clients come to me after trying various techniques to break the habit, only to find themselves stuck in a cycle of temporary success followed by relapse. Together, we can explore a fresh, empowering approach to overcoming nail biting, so you can stop the habit for good and feel more confident in your appearance.
I use an intuitive blend of hypnotherapy, NLP, coaching, and other psychological and somatic techniques to teach you the tools to manage the urge to bite your nails when it shows up, and also to resolve the habit at the root subconscious level.
* I create a bespoke plan tailored to your unique circumstances
* Teach you tools to stop nail biting when the urge strikes
*Dive deep into the subconscious to understand and resolve the reason you bite your nails
*Provide a safe and non-judgemental space for you to talk and be heard
*Improve your own internal dialogue about your nails
*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 nail biting
Hypnotherapy, NLP, and coaching are powerful tools for overcoming nail biting, helping you break free from the patterns that keep you feeling anxious, self-conscious, and out of control.
By working with the subconscious mind, I help you using:
Hypnotherapy to reframe the way you respond to the urge to bite your nails, making it easier to stay calm, relaxed, and in control when stress, anxiety or just the urge arises.
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) techniques to shift negative thought patterns and reduce the compulsive urge to bite your nails, empowering you to take control of your habits and develop a more positive, self-assured outlook.
Coaching to add an additional layer of support, guiding you to build healthier coping strategies, manage triggers, and create actionable plans to break free from nail biting once and for all.
Along with the other psychological and somatic tools in my kit, I create a bespoke plan that provides a holistic pathway to not just stop nail biting, but to help you thrive by building healthier, more empowering habits for your well-being.
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 Nail Biting
- You Bite Your Nails Automatically
You find yourself biting your nails without even realising it, often during moments of stress, boredom, or nervousness. - You Feel Self-Conscious About Your Nails
You feel embarrassed or ashamed of your nails and avoid showing them to others because of the biting habit. - You’ve Tried to Quit Before, but Relapsed
You’ve attempted to stop biting your nails several times, but despite your best efforts, you find yourself falling back into the habit. - Nail Biting Is Linked to Stress or Anxiety
You notice that your nail biting worsens during stressful situations, indicating that it’s a coping mechanism for anxiety or emotional discomfort. - You Want to Break the Habit for Good
You are motivated and ready to stop biting your nails once and for all, and you’re looking for a deeper, more lasting solution to address the root cause of the behaviour.
USEFUL LINKS FOR NAIL BITING
- Psychology Today – How to Stop Nail Biting
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/urban-survival/201705/how-to-stop-nail-biting - WebMD – Tips for Managing Stress
https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/tips-for-managing-stress - Mayo Clinic – Stress Management
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/expert-answers/stress/faq-20058533 - Verywell Mind – Nail Biting (Onychophagia) Causes and Treatments
https://www.verywellmind.com/nail-biting-onychophagia-causes-and-treatments-4171863 - Healthline – Stress and Nail Biting
https://www.healthline.com/health/stress-and-nail-biting
Get in touch
For more information on how hypnotherapy can help you stop nail biting 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.
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Cognitive Hypnotherapy and Coaching
10 Victoria Road
Co3 3NT