HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
Three decades of experience help to foster understanding of Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours.
For most people, recovery from skin picking and hair pulling is possible. We’ve sourced experienced BFRB recovery coaches, provided specialist training internationally, and linked with coaching.care for expert coaching, courses and guidance.
Understand BFRBs
Clear, grounded information to help you understand hair pulling, skin picking and related Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours without feeling overwhelmed.
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Recovery Coaching
Specialist BFRB recovery coaching with experienced coaches who understand what you're going through.
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Research & Guidance
We stay up to date with the latest research so you don't have to. We share it in a way that's calm, clear and helpful.
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Hypnotherapy Downloads
Relaxation and recovery recordings to support calmer habits, reduce stress and improve sleep.
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Support for Parents & Partners
Practical support and guidance for the people who care about someone with a BFRB.
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Practical Support
We can write to schools, healthcare providers, hairdressers or employers to explain needs and help reduce unnecessary stress.
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Many people with hair pulling, skin picking and related BFRBs describe feeling on high alert: tense, overstimulated, or have challenges with properly switching off. These relaxation recordings are designed to help calm the nervous system gently and naturally, using soothing guidance, visualisation and recovery-focused techniques created specifically for BFRBs. Whether you want support with urges, sleep, stress, anxiety or simply finding a moment of peace, these recordings offer a practical way to feel safer, calmer and more in control.
You’ll be in safe hands if you make contact with us. If you will allow us to, we will pop in to your inbox now and again just to ask how you’re getting on. It matters to us to be here to support you on what can be a difficult journey to trichotillomania recovery.
You can stop skin picking or hair pulling like so many others, with self-care and guidance.
Everyone here has overcome one or more BFRBs. Between us we have the experience, knowledge, compassion and understanding you’ll want to see you through this, pick free or actively picking; our support is universal.
- Join our supportive community. You can find us on Facebook. (Please note, this Facebook group is open and so any posts to the page may show in your newsfeed. We also have a closed Facebook group, so just ask us to add you. Alternatively, send a FB friend request to Tric Treat.
Support is available from our trained volunteers and professionals. We offer one-on-one sessions to help you navigate your BFRB recovery journey and find the resources you need.
Trichotillomania Support is an independent non-profit supporting people affected by trichotillomania and body focused issues. We stopped hair pulling and skin picking so you can too. Wherever you are in the world, we offer assistance to adults, children, their friends and families.
VOLUNTEER
Make a difference by volunteering with us. Whether you have personal experience with BFRBs or simply want to help, your time and skills are valuable to our mission.
Hair pulling and associated BFRBs are very much NOT a choice, and it is usually not a stress response gone too far.
A BFRB is not a phase which people usually grow out of and recovery requires guidance, tools, treatment and support.
If you have concerns that you or someone close to you has Trichotillomania, it is advisable to take the issue seriously, and to seek support.
CONTACT US
Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to us anytime. We’re here to help.
Many people with BFRBs also find themselves faced with rapid, recurring and unhelpful thoughts, fears or images. They may also have other compulsions which they perform, feeling that these alleviate their anxiety. Those with these conditions are usually aware that their behaviours and sometimes their thoughts, differ from others’. This can lead to shame and a lack of sharing.
For someone with a Body Focused Repetitive Behavior, it can be extremely hard and almost impossible to move on from distressing thoughts and the unwanted behaviour can seem the only way. The behaviour then activates intense shame and sadness, and the cycle starts again.
TOGETHER WE CHANGE OUR WORLD FOR THE BETTER
Thank you for visiting BFRB Support Charity. You are not alone, and with the right care, healing and recovery are possible. Join us in our mission to empower those affected by BFRBs.