The Trich Prof

The Trich Prof I live with, study, and advocate for people with body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs: picking, pulling or biting of hair, skin or nails).

BFRBs are not a choice or a character flaw. Share anything to help me raise awareness and reduce stigma! 🙏

There are a few things that I wish more people knew, that I think would make life easier for those of us who live with B...
01/06/2026

There are a few things that I wish more people knew, that I think would make life easier for those of us who live with BFRBs.

I always go back to these 6 as the most important starting point.

What else do you wish more people knew?

Please share widely!


I'm excited to share that this year's BABCP will feature a BFRB symposium for the first time. https://babcp.com/events/2...
29/05/2026

I'm excited to share that this year's BABCP will feature a BFRB symposium for the first time. https://babcp.com/events/2026-annual-conference/

BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies) is the leading organisation for CBT practitioners in the UK. The majority of training courses for therapists includes little or nothing about BFRBs, and we're doing what we can to change that.

If you are a therapist (clinicial psychologist, counsellor, etc) - please consider coming along. If you have, or know, a therapist - please encourage them to come along.

If you're not a therapist, or can't make this year's BABCP, but would love to know more, please come to our own BFRB conference in Oxford in October! www.bfrbcon.org

Have you ever wondered about this strange state we go into when we're picking, pulling or biting? Listen to me and Meryl...
22/05/2026

Have you ever wondered about this strange state we go into when we're picking, pulling or biting?

Listen to me and Meryl talking about the 'trance-like state'. Over 200 people tuned in to hear it live, and we ran out of time for all the questions... seems like this is something we should be talking about more!

https://youtu.be/0sAfdNxsdXM?si=jM8RKmT1UWdYG6E7

18/05/2026

Book launch snippet

"I don’t even realize I’m doing it… until it’s already done.”When You “Zone Out”: Understanding Hair Pulling Trance Stat...
15/05/2026

"I don’t even realize I’m doing it… until it’s already done.”

When You “Zone Out”: Understanding Hair Pulling Trance States
Free Live Webinar | 20th May, 12pm EDT | Hosted by TrichStop
Register here: www.trichstop.com/webinar

Many people who live with trichotillomania (hair pulling) describe entering a kind of trance, a moment where attention fades, time slips by, and suddenly you realize: you’ve been pulling again.

These episodes can feel confusing and painful.
You may ask yourself:
“Why didn’t I notice?”
“Why can’t I just stop?”
“Is something wrong with me?”

You’re not alone — and there are answers.

Join us for a powerful session exploring the science and lived experience behind hair pulling trance states. We’ll talk about:

What’s happening when you “zone out”
Why understanding these states can reduce shame and build self-awareness
What small steps can help you feel more grounded and prevent you from entering the trance-like state.

With special guest Professor Clare Mackay ( The Trich Prof ) neuroscientist and BFRB advocate with lived experience, this is a conversation rooted in research and compassion.

Wow - what an amazing Picking Me weekend! I loved every minute of it. Lauren's unending thoughtfulness, generosity and k...
11/05/2026

Wow - what an amazing Picking Me weekend! I loved every minute of it.

Lauren's unending thoughtfulness, generosity and kindness made it such a special few days. There wasn't a dry eye in the house as some of the newest members of the community gave their reflections at the end.

It was great to deepen existing connections and make some new ones. I'm particularly grateful for (and excited by) the spirit of positivity, hope and shared determination for a brighter future for everyone with BFRBs and those who care for us.

Onwards and upwards!

All of a sudden there are only 9 days to get your submissions in to present at BFRB Con 2026!There is still plenty of ti...
05/05/2026

All of a sudden there are only 9 days to get your submissions in to present at BFRB Con 2026!

There is still plenty of time to register to attend (and there may be some spots left for poster presentations and sponsoring), but if you want to present in the main programme it's time to get those submissions in!

All the info you need is on www.bfrbcon.org.



A few pics from my book launch party, that took place at the lovely The Story Museum last Thursday evening. was a per...
04/05/2026

A few pics from my book launch party, that took place at the lovely The Story Museum last Thursday evening.

was a perfect host, and friends, family & colleagues came to help me celebrate. It was a totally gorgeous evening and I'm still processing it all.

It blows my mind that my deepest, darkest shameful secret has somehow turned into this much love and joy.

Keep Your Hair On is available from all booksellers (link in bio) and I'll be selling, signing and talking about it again in a few days time at

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Oxford

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https://www.littlebrown.co.uk/titles/clare-mackay/keep-your-hair-on/9781472149930/, htt

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