Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis to Quit Smoking

If you’ve tried to quit your habit before but still haven’t managed it, perhaps it’s time to look at it differently.

Do you ever find yourself lighting a cigarette without even thinking about it? Almost as though you do it on autopilot?

Maybe you still smoke but, deep down, you know you don’t really enjoy it anymore? That’s a really common thing clients tell me.

Do you feel powerless against the habit? Do you sometimes wonder if you’ll ever actually stop?

The good news is that you’re probably not as powerless as you think.

Over the past 26 years working as a hypno-psychotherapist, I’ve helped many smokers finally break free from a habit they thought they would have for life.

Most of them already knew smoking was bad for them.

They knew about the risks to their health, the effect on their family, the cost, the smell and the guilt that often comes with it.

Yet they still found themselves reaching for another cigarette.

That’s because smoking is often about far more than nicotine alone.

Most of my clients know exactly what they’re doing but at the same time feel unable to stop doing it. That’s often when they turn to hypnotherapy.

Many smokers tell me that stress is one of the reasons they smoke. I always take this into account during sessions because it often forms part of the bigger picture.

Stop smoking hypnotherapy is one of the most popular services I offer, helping smokers across Derbyshire and the East Midlands  break free from cigarettes and vaping.

The daft thing is that smoking often creates more stress, more worry and more guilt, which then makes people want another cigarette. It’s a vicious circle.

Maybe you started smoking so long ago that you have almost accepted that this is just your lot in life now. That you’re simply a smoker and always will be.

I don’t necessarily agree with that.

You see the pictures on the cigarette packets. Your kids tell you to stop. Your partner tells you to stop. Deep down, you know they’re right, but somehow you still find yourself reaching for another cigarette.

If that sounds familiar, you’re certainly not alone.

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Stop Vaping With Hypno-psychotherapy

I also help people who want to stop vaping, as many of the same habit patterns and triggers can apply, in fact I probably get as many calls about vaping now as I do smoking. Does this sound familiar: I stopped smoking by switching to vaping and now I vape more than I ever smoked. That is a common theme for clients now.

Why Is Smoking So Difficult To Stop?

One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that most smokers don’t really want to smoke anymore.

What began as an occasional cigarette gradually became a habit.

You smoke with a coffee.

You smoke while driving.

You smoke during a break.

You smoke after food.

You smoke when stressed.

You smoke when bored.

After enough repetition, smoking can start to feel like part of who you are.

But it isn’t.

It’s a learned behaviour that has been repeated thousands of times.

Many smokers tell me they almost feel like somebody else is lighting the cigarette for them. They reach for one automatically, almost on autopilot, before they’ve even thought about whether they actually want it.

The encouraging thing about learned behaviours is that they can often be changed.

Hypnosis To Quit Smoking

One of the most interesting things clients tell me is that the hardest part often isn’t the nicotine.

It’s the habit.

It’s having something to do with their hands.

It’s the routine.

It’s the association between smoking and everyday activities.

Many smokers say they feel lost without a cigarette because it has become attached to so many situations throughout their day.

Hypnotherapy aims to help people look at those habits differently and strengthen the desire they already have to stop.

If you genuinely want to quit, hypnosis can often provide the final push that helps many people finally throw those cigarettes away for good.

The Cost Of Smoking

Aside from the health concerns, smoking has become incredibly expensive.

Many people are shocked when they sit down and work out what they spend every week, every month and every year.

At current prices, many smokers spend several thousand pounds per year on cigarettes. Most people are surprised when they see the true annual cost of the habit written down in black and white.

Many former smokers tell me they wish they had stopped years earlier, both for their health and their bank balance.

What Happens During A Stop Smoking Session?

One of the most common questions people ask me is what actually happens during a stop smoking appointment.

Firstly, we discuss your smoking history, your reasons for wanting to quit, and any previous attempts you’ve made.

We then use hypnosis to help reinforce your decision to become a non-smoker and strengthen the motivation that is already there.

Most people find the experience deeply relaxing and are often surprised by how straightforward the process feels.

Why Many Smokers Choose Hypnotherapy

I first helped someone stop smoking back in 2000, before I had even completed my training. He was a friend and he stopped for 7 years.

Since then I’ve worked with many smokers who wanted to finally take back control.

One thing I often notice is that smokers are far harder on themselves than they need to be.

They tell themselves they have no willpower.

They tell themselves they’re weak.

They convince themselves they’ll always be a smoker.

Yet many of those same people have successfully stopped once they found the right approach for them.

If you have the desire to stop, that is already a very important starting point.

I know from experience that as soon as you quit, your body immediately begins the process of healing and recovery.

Sometimes people simply need help seeing things differently.

Did you know? The highest number of referrals I have received from a single stop-smoking client is five. That’s a statistic I’m very proud of because referrals only happen when people feel they’ve received genuine help.

Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy Derbyshire

I work with clients from across Derbyshire, Ripley, Alfreton, Belper, Mansfield, Chesterfield and the surrounding areas who want to finally break free from smoking.

Whether you’ve smoked for five years or fifty years, the first step is making the decision that enough is enough.

Many people spend years thinking about quitting before they finally take action.

My Stop Smoking Support

I provide a free hypnosis recording and, unlike many therapists, I also offer a FREE backup session for up to 3 months after your appointment should you need it.

3 MONTH BACKUP: If you start smoking again within three months, you can come back for a free additional session.

I believe that gives people extra reassurance and support while they are adjusting to life as a non-smoker.

If you’d like to discuss whether hypnotherapy may be suitable for you, feel free to get in touch.

Call 07428 590066 or use the contact form to arrange a confidential consultation.

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Professional Experience

Author: Garry Webster MCNHC is a qualified hypno-psychotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, and registered hypnotherapist with more than 26 years of experience helping clients across Derbyshire and the East Midlands.

Garry is fully insured, professionally supervised, and registered with recognised professional organisations including the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).