I am a CBT Practitioner Accredited with the BABCP with a Master’s degree. I also hold a Master’s degree in Neurological Physiotherapy. This dual profession works well together especially in setting realistic goals for patients. I currently work as a Tutor in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care for Dundee University and also run my own private clinical practice in Central Stirling.
The experience of hair loss can be psychologically distressing, causing intense emotional suffering, and often leading to personal, social, and work-related problems. The emotions as a result of hair loss are sometimes so overwhelming that it starts affecting the patient's daily routine of life. Some of the mild to severe symptoms of associated psychological problems with hair loss are: anxiety, anger, depression, embarrassment, decreased confidence, reduction in work and sexual performance, social withdrawal.
Psychological treatment is important for people with hair loss. Anxiety and depression caused by hair loss can be treated using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT will help to understand the behaviours associated, the cognitions that drive the distress and work to improve self-esteem, mood and anxiety related to this.
The condition is defined as an obsessive-compulsive or related disorder in which patients recurrently pull out hair from any region of their body. The psychosocial aspects of trichotillomania are greatly underestimated and can be extremely disabling with evident impact on quality of life and social and psychological functioning. Significant benefits are usually obtained with cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), currently the most empirically validated treatment option. Habit reversal training (HRT), a type of CBT, involves helping patients acquire awareness of their hair-pulling behaviour and then replacing that behaviour with other activities that patients can perform with their hands whenever they feel the urge to pull out their hair. It is often associated with other anxiety or depressive disorders. CBT has huge efficacy and evidence based for treating this comorbid disorder.
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I was directed to Margaret by my sister who found her practice online after i had expressed concerns I had about the amount of hair that i seemed to be loosing while washing and brushing. I attended a consultation with Margaret after seeing my GP, who didnt really seem to know how to advise me on what could be causing my hair loss and how to treat it. During my consultation, Margaret explained how hair cycles worked and what tje causes of my hair shedding could be. Margaret did a full examination of my hair and scalp and explained to me what she saw and what it meant. I couldn't recommend Margaret enough, she set me at ease and gave me a thorough explanation of what she felt was going on and how to move forward
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I recently visited Margaret’s clinic and found her to be very professional but also very sympathetic. I felt comfortable discussing my hair loss with her. She provided me with an honest assessment and a written report of the problems and their possible causes, which I’d been unable to discover elsewhere, and she suggested the different types of solutions available and their advantages and disadvantages. She was happy for me to contact her again with questions. I would certainly recommend a visit to Margaret’s clinic to anyone with a hair problem. It really helps to talk to someone who understands the problem.
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Really anxious regarding my hair loss I was pleased to find this local trichology clinic. Following lots of questions regarding overall health my scalp and hair were thoroughly examined using a special camera and a microscope.
At every stage Margaret talked me through what she was observing and what these findings meant for my long term hair health.
I left with a treatment plan - evidence based rather than any expensive gimmicks .I received a helpful summary of my appointment that same day.
I already feel more confident that with Margaret’s advice I will see realistic improvement. Highly recommend a consultation for anyone experiencing hair loss.
I was very happy with my appointment with the Trichologist Ms Margaret Simpson. She gave me a thorough examination using a hair follicle camera, she advised me to have my blood tested and suggested certain hair products to use. She later advised me on which nutrition and vitamins to take based on the blood results.
I attended privately a consultant dermatologist with the same problem the year before and Ms Simpson’s Examination and advice was far superior. I highly recommend her to anyone having hair loss problems.
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