Quit Smoking Hypnotherapy

You already know smoking is harmful. You've probably tried to stop before — patches, gum, vaping, willpower alone. The fact that you're reading this suggests those approaches didn't quite stick. That's not a failure on your part. It means the method didn't match the problem.

Smoking is primarily a psychological habit, not just a physical addiction. Nicotine replacement treats the physical side, but it does nothing about the deep-rooted associations your brain has built up over years of smoking — the cigarette with coffee, the smoke break at work, the one after a meal. Hypnotherapy works at this deeper level, which is why it can succeed where other methods haven't.

How the Session Works

The quit smoking programme is a single extended session lasting approximately 90 minutes. It's structured in three parts:

Part One: Understanding Your Habit

We'll talk about your smoking history — when you started, how much you smoke, what your triggers are, and what previous quit attempts have looked like. This isn't just conversation; it helps me tailor the hypnosis to your specific patterns. Every smoker is different, and a one-size-fits-all script won't cut it.

Part Two: Reframing and Hypnosis

This is the core of the session. While you're in a deeply relaxed hypnotic state, I work with your subconscious to break the associations that keep you smoking. We reframe cigarettes from something desirable to something you simply don't need. We address specific triggers and rehearse new responses. The aim is to change your identity from "a smoker who is trying to quit" to "a non-smoker."

This distinction matters more than you might think. People who see themselves as non-smokers don't struggle with willpower — they simply don't want to smoke.

Part Three: Reinforcement

I'll teach you a quick self-hypnosis technique to use if you experience any cravings in the days that follow. I'll also give you a personalised audio recording to listen to at home, which reinforces the work we've done in the session.

Before Your Session

I'll send you some preparation guidelines a few days before your appointment. These include:

• Keep smoking normally up until the session — don't try to cut down beforehand
• Think about your reasons for wanting to stop (not just the health reasons, but what you personally will gain)
• Be genuinely ready to stop. Hypnotherapy works with your motivation, not against your resistance

After Your Session

Most clients walk out of the session feeling genuinely different about cigarettes. Some describe it as though a switch has been flipped. Others notice a gradual fading of the urge over the first few days.

I include a free telephone follow-up two weeks after your session. This is a chance to check in, discuss any wobbles and reinforce the changes. If you feel you need additional support, a single top-up session can be arranged at a reduced rate.

Success Rates

I'm careful about quoting specific statistics because outcomes depend heavily on individual motivation. What I can tell you honestly is this: among clients who come to me genuinely wanting to stop — not because their partner has told them to, not because they think they should, but because they truly want to — the success rate is high. Most become permanent non-smokers after a single session.

A study published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis found that hypnosis was more effective than nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation. The NHS acknowledges hypnotherapy as an approach people use to help them stop smoking.

The Investment

The quit smoking session costs £175. Consider this: if you smoke 20 cigarettes a day, you're spending roughly £4,500 a year. The session pays for itself in about two weeks. See the fees page for full details.

Is This Right for You?

Hypnotherapy for smoking cessation works best when you:

• Genuinely want to stop (for your own reasons, not someone else's)
• Are prepared to commit to being a non-smoker
• Understand that hypnotherapy supports your decision — it doesn't override your free will

If you're not quite sure whether you're ready, book a free telephone consultation. We'll have an honest chat about where you are, and if the timing isn't right, I'll tell you.