Understanding Face Picking – And How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Can Help

Face picking is a habit many people experience quietly. For some, it’s occasional, but for others, it can feel like a constant urge, taking over thoughts, time, and self-confidence.

If this sounds familiar, know that there’s nothing “wrong” with you. Your mind and body are trying to manage stress, anxiety, or uncomfortable feelings, but the behaviour has become automatic.

The good news? With the right support, you can break free from this cycle and feel more in control of your skin and your life.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy provides a compassionate, forward-looking approach that focuses on positive change rather than reliving past experiences.

The Reality of Face Picking

Face picking (also called dermatillomania or excoriation disorder) can look different for everyone. You might notice some of these patterns:

Stress or anxiety relief – Picking may feel soothing in the moment, but afterwards comes guilt, shame, and frustration.
Perfectionism and control – Feeling the need to make your skin “perfect” or blemish-free, even though picking often worsens the skin.
Automatic habits – Done unconsciously while distracted, thinking, or feeling anxious.
Self-consciousness or hiding – Wearing makeup, avoiding social situations, or covering your face out of embarrassment.
Lost time – Minutes or hours spent picking, often without noticing.
Physical consequences – Scars, infections, irritation, and long healing times.

You may have tried creams, skincare routines, or sheer willpower. But if the underlying brain patterns haven’t shifted, the urge often returns.

Face picking can be mentally, emotionally, and physically draining, but there is a gentle, effective path forward.

Face Picking Hypnotherapy: Regain Control of Your Skin

Understanding Face Picking – And How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Can Help

How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Helps You Take Back Control

Creates deep relaxation – Hypnosis allows your mind to settle, reducing stress and anxiety that trigger picking behaviours.
Focuses on solutions – No need to dwell on past picking habits. We focus on where you want to be and what’s already working in your life.
Retrains your brain’s patterns – Through hypnosis and neuroplasticity, your brain develops new, healthier responses to triggers.
Encourages achievable progress – Step-by-step improvements build confidence and self-control without pressure.
Strengthens resilience – You’ll learn tools to manage stressful or triggering moments without resorting to picking.

With support, face picking doesn’t have to define your life. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space for positive change.

What Is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) combines goal-oriented talking therapy with the deeply relaxing state of hypnosis.

Rather than analysing why you pick or focusing on past experiences, SFH helps you focus on strengths and desired changes, guiding you toward calmer skin and greater confidence.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a modern, compassionate approach that combines talking therapy with the relaxing state of hypnosis. Rather than focusing on painful memories or over-analysing problems, SFH helps you build on your strengths and make positive changes, step by step, toward a calmer, more confident future.
SFH helps you take back control by:
- Creating deep relaxation to reset your mind.
- Focusing on solutions rather than problems.
- Encouraging steady, achievable progress.
- Supporting better sleep, mood, and overall wellbeing.
- Strengthening resilience for future challenges.
In short, it helps you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control of your life.
No. SFH is forward-focused. You won’t need to relive upsetting experiences unless you choose to. The therapy centres on where you want to be and how to get there, safely and at your own pace.
Every person is different, but many clients notice improvements after just a few sessions. SFH focuses on small, consistent steps that build confidence and lasting change over time.
Yes. Hypnotherapy is a safe, well-established practice. During sessions, you remain in full control, fully aware, and able to respond. It’s a gentle, supportive process designed to help your mind and body relax and work with you.
Sessions are relaxed and supportive. You may talk about your goals and what’s working well in your life, then enter a focused, calm state of hypnosis. During this time, your mind is receptive to positive suggestions and practical strategies for change. Most clients leave feeling calmer, lighter, and more in control.
You can book a free consultation or contact me directly to discuss your needs. Together, we’ll decide the best way to help you feel calmer, clearer, and ready to move forward.