27/01/2026
Let’s talk about dermatillomania (skin picking)
Clinical hypnotherapy is one of the most incredible tools I work with, and this is one area where it can be deeply supportive.
Skin picking is so often misunderstood and wrapped in shame for the person experiencing it. For many, it begins as a completely harmless form of self-soothing. Over time, it can become the nervous system’s default way to wind down, especially during stress, overwhelm or boredom.
There is absolutely no shame here.
This isn’t about willpower or “just stopping.” It’s about understanding what your nervous system has learned to do.
I’ve seen amazing results in several clients experiencing skin picking and have witnessed genuinely incredible shifts when we work at a subconscious level helping the body learn new, safer ways to regulate and self-soothe.
If you’ve tried bandages, socks, gloves or distraction strategies and nothing seems to stick, clinical hypnotherapy may be worth exploring.