1. How does hypnotherapy help with skin picking (dermatillomania)?

Skin picking is not a “bad habit” — it’s a subconscious response to stress, anxiety, or emotional overload.
Clive’s award-winning hypnotherapy calms the root cause so the urge naturally weakens, and you finally feel in control of your own hands again.

2. Why do I pick my skin even when I don’t want to?

Because the subconscious is trying to relieve tension or soothe overwhelm.
Hypnotherapy changes that inner pattern so your mind finds healthier, calmer ways to cope — without harming your skin.

3. Can hypnotherapy really stop the picking urge?

Yes. Many clients are shocked at how quickly the urge fades once the subconscious learns new, calmer responses.
You don’t have to “fight the urge” anymore; your mind becomes naturally more peaceful and steady.

4. Does hypnotherapy help with the guilt, shame, or embarrassment around skin picking?

Absolutely. Clive creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you can let go of shame and understand that this behaviour came from stress, not weakness.
You learn to treat yourself with compassion instead of criticism.

5. How many sessions does it take to notice improvement?

Many people feel changes in the first few sessions as the urge becomes weaker and easier to control.
Clive’s approach targets the subconscious patterns directly, so results often come faster than expected.

6. What if I’ve been picking for years or since childhood?

Long-term habits can still change — especially when addressed at the subconscious level.
Clive has helped clients break patterns they thought were “just part of who they are.”

7. Will I have to talk about my trauma or stress?

Only if you want to.
Clive works gently and respectfully, ensuring you feel safe and supported. Healing does not require revisiting painful memories unless you choose to.

8. Can hypnotherapy help if I pick unconsciously or without realising it?

Yes. Hypnosis increases awareness and retrains automatic behaviours so your mind becomes alert before your hands act.
Your subconscious starts protecting your skin, not harming it.

9. Will hypnotherapy help with the anxiety that drives the picking?

Absolutely. Hypnotherapy is one of the most effective ways to calm anxiety, tension, and emotional overwhelm — the major triggers behind skin picking.

10. What if I pick more when I’m stressed, bored, or overwhelmed?

This is extremely common.
Clive helps your subconscious adopt healthier coping mechanisms so stress no longer turns into picking.

11. Can hypnosis help me stop skin picking at night or in private?

Yes. Hypnotherapy strengthens your subconscious control even in your most vulnerable moments, helping you stay calm and aware when you previously felt automatic or compulsive.

12. Does hypnotherapy help with confidence and self-esteem after skin damage?

Yes. Many clients not only stop picking but also regain confidence, self-worth, and pride as they heal.
Clive helps you rebuild a positive self-image from the inside out.

13. Can hypnotherapy help stop picking scabs, acne, or imperfections?

Yes. The behaviour is the same regardless of the trigger.
Hypnosis helps your mind disconnect from the urge and shift into a state of calmness and control.

14. What if I feel embarrassed or ashamed to talk about this?

Clive understands how sensitive this issue can be.
He offers a completely safe, confidential, judgment-free environment where you are supported, not judged.

15. Does hypnotherapy work for skin picking related to OCD or anxiety disorders?

Yes. Hypnosis works directly with the subconscious compulsions and emotional triggers that fuel these patterns.
You don’t need a diagnosis for healing to happen.

16. Can online hypnotherapy help with skin picking?

Definitely. Many clients prefer online sessions because they feel more relaxed at home, making the healing process even more effective.

17. What if I pick without thinking — can hypnosis increase awareness?

Yes. Hypnotherapy helps bring subconscious behaviours into conscious awareness so you notice the urge early and have control to stop it.

18. Can hypnotherapy reduce the physical tension or stress that leads to picking?

Absolutely. Clive’s approach deeply relaxes the nervous system, reducing the internal pressure that often drives the behaviour.

19. What if I feel like I’ve failed every time I pick?

You’re not failing — your mind was overwhelmed, and this was how it coped.
With the right support, your mind learns new ways to feel safe, calm, and in control.
Clive is here to help you heal, not judge you.

20. How does hypnotherapy create long-term freedom from skin picking?

Because it changes the subconscious patterns behind the habit.
Once your mind learns healthy emotional regulation, the urge disappears, and you gain lasting freedom and peace — not temporary willpower.