We are specialists in clearing emotional triggers and experiences that cause trichotillomania.

Following a breakthrough session at which we blow out the compulsion to pull, we offer a 'tricho' management programme which operates on a quarterly basis supported by regular telephone contact.

About trichotillomania

Hair pulling is a compulsive disorder which affects over one million people in the UK alone, most of which are female.

Many sufferers believe the debilitating habit to be unique to them and as such feel isolated, embarrassed and often humiliated. It's as if they have a self-destructive secret which is uncontrollable and leads to distress and desperation.

There are many variants to Trichotillomania in terms of the compulsion make up. Some have identified pulling as a stress relief response by way of an irresistible urge to pull whilst with others the act of hair removal is totally unconscious.

Pulling is not restricted to the scalp but also eyelash and eyebrow removal is common. Some sufferers will also remove pubic and other body hair as part of the disorder.

The emotions

Clearly recognising that one has a compulsion creates a wealth of emotions, stress and anxiety. The aftermath can be devastating and life changing in the most negative sense.

Handling the emotions is crucial. Our emotional breakthrough process allows for the release of negative emotions and the deletion of limiting beliefs of sufferers such as;

	'I can't be (or remain) pull free'
	'It's not possible for me to have a full head of beautiful hair'
	'I am not strong enough to cope with this'
	'I don't have the resources to get through this'

These types of unconscious beliefs are exactly what hold a sufferer imprisoned in fear, guilt, anger, sadness and anxiety.

Once completed, the process allows the client to deal with the problem in a calm and balanced way, with confidence and self assurance, accepting change at both the conscious and unconscious level.

The practicalities

Having to constantly 'cover up' and worry about conditions that will expose 'the dark secret' is also damaging to confidence and self esteem.

Help is at hand with Lucinda Ellery Hair Solutions (www.lucindaellery.com).

Number one in their field the team work with thousands of clients not only suffering from 'Trich' but also alopecia, scar and burn victims along with other complications of the scalp.

Lucinda and her team not only work to create beautiful and natural hair solutions but support clients in coming to terms with their situation, proving that no one woman or girl is alone with their problem. They offer practical help and assistance on an ongoing basis to their family of clients worldwide.