Client Reviews

The way this program helped me to gain more cognizance of my skin picking issues was invaluable. I now possess the necessary confidence going forward to resist my urges to pick. I have made amazing strides since beginning the course. My skin is the clearest it has been in years! I would absolutely recommend SkinPick to other sufferers. I now realize how in control of my actions I am.

I liked how comprehensive the program was. I learned some new and very helpful viewpoints and practical tools to help me going forward. The sessions were easy to understand and follow. The best part was working one-on-one with my therapist online. She was helpful, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I felt like I could talk to her about anything. I would recommend this program because of its fresh approach and great insights.

To sum up, I think this program is very beneficial because it provides a deep, thorough and steady look into your skin picking behavior...but you can bring up and discuss all your obsessions and compulsions, past and present, in order to get a full picture and have as much information as possible...being able to be completely open and honest with somebody who understands this disorder is such a gift. Here, there's no stigma and severe OCD and OCD with skin picking wasn't this unheard of thing. I felt so comfortable with my therapist, Michaela, and she offered targeted questions that allowed me to really dig deep and think in a different, more beneficial way. Yes, I would recommend! I think the biggest takeaway from this program, for me, is that I am more aware of the harmful thoughts, the obsessions- I am able to halt those thoughts, even if for a second, couple seconds, I can pause the thoughts that can get so out of control and ruining. I was offered multiple strategy options and, now, I put more of an emphasis on challenging the thoughts about picking, challenging the cleanliness delusions, I do have more beneficial thoughts now as opposed to harmful ones. This program is just so in-depth and you can just say whatever is on your mind, whatever you're dealing with, whatever you're doing to your skin, you can say it, you can say your reasoning, you can be completely honest about how your brain works, the thoughts/delusions- how consuming it can get. Michaela offered a lot of unique, thought-provoking, discovery questions and had very enlightening insight. This program is a great concept and it's set-up/how it progresses makes sense- not too much all at once, a steady build-up- but it's not too little/not enough, either- not at all- there's always something to work towards which is very, very important. I found that even a little comment or suggestion helped me a lot and my thought processes were really broken down and addressed. Thank you so much- having this tool is profoundly beneficial.

I was desperate, insecure and jaded when I came across this program. I felt as though my dermatillomania behavior was so ingrained in me that I would have to deal with it for the rest of my life. I wasn’t sure if anything or anyone could help, but I was willing to try. I had nowhere else to turn. Nothing else was working. I knew I had to accept that this disorder was bigger than me and that I felt powerless over it in order to fully submerse myself in the healing journey. I had to come to terms with my vulnerabilities, perceived flaws, and my willingness to commit if I wanted results. This program gave me hope. I took a chance, and I’m so grateful for it. I have seen tangible results that excite and inspire me. My experience in this program has given me lifelong tools to repair the damage and control of dermatillomania. I am now equipped with the strength and perspective I need to conquer this self-destructive force. I have transformed my relationship with my skin, my feelings, my needs, and my belief in myself. This program is a blessing. If you’re struggling with a skin-picking disorder and ready for help, this program will gently guide you in a self-empowering and life-changing direction. You CAN conquer dermatillomania...you just have to keep taking steps toward change.

The experience was extremely valuable. The combination of learning techniques and having weekly check ins to chart progress really helped, and while it will not always be easy, I genuinely feel that the behaviour is no longer something that limits or inhibits me. I would absolutely recommend this program to someone else looking for help. I had tried many other times to stop the behaviour but this is the first time where I’ve seen sustained progress.

I found the course really beneficial - the sessions and worksheets were very comprehensive in dealing with all the different aspects to the condition. It's helped me understand the behavior much better and the techniques and methods suggested have been really helpful. I would really recommend the course to anyone else with the behavior as it's really helpful having the chance to follow a programme that is specifically tailored to people with this condition.

My experience with the program is very positive. I have learned about the skin picking behavior and how to handle it. My skin picking has drastically improved and I tend to put my values forward more than before. I'm happy with where I'm at now and I would like to thank my therapist and the team for providing people with opportunity to address the issue online at the convenience of their homes and time as opposed to other pricey options. I would recommend this program for whoever is seeking help and prefers a less costly and online approach.

The program was helpful to me and it clearly has been beneficial; paying the money actually helped me make the commitment, and the personal feedback kept me engaged and made sure I was understanding the program. I'd definitely recommend it to someone else.

I am so grateful that I decided to try this program. It has taught me so much about myself, my skin picking and the reasons why I do it. I leave the program with a compassion towards myself and the urges to pick. I still pick, but a lot less and less frequent. And now I am usually aware that I am doing it and am making an active choice to go ahead - whereas before it was almost always an automatic procedure that just took over. It has also taught me a lot about being mindful. Most importantly, I've learned to think of what I do in terms of whether it's something that aligns with my inner values or not. That is probably the most valuable lesson to me, because now I know that I don't actually want to pick. It's a habit and a coping tool that I've used for 16 years, but I have outgrown it and with this program, I can start to move on to making healthier choices by solving the problems that feed the urge. It's an amazing program for anyone who is ready to talk about their skinpicking. There's no easy fix for dermatillomania - this is a long-term plan that teaches you to soothe yourself and the difficult emotions in a healthier way. It's all about tenderness and self-compassion. It's gonna take some honesty and it's probably gonna get a little uncomfortable along the way but boy, is it worth it. There's no greater victory than accepting and loving yourself. Then you can take on the world. And that's the path this program has set me on.

I was somewhat sceptical about an online therapy program, but at the same time desperate after suffering for over 15 years and willing to try anything! In fact, this program has been transformative and far more effective than any other intervention I have tried, including face-to-face talking therapies. I am not totally ‘cured’ of skin-picking, but I have learned how to re-frame my thinking, not just about picking but also about the underlying fears I carry with me through life and manifest themselves in different ways. I now think about myself differently - and I have this program to thank for that. Yes, I would recommend this program. It’s not always easy, you have to commit significant time and energy, and be willing to be very honest with yourself, but it’s worth it. My therapist was excellent and very responsive throughout the entire program.