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Stop Smoking

”The use of hypnosis in stop smoking therapy is the most effective help available to those who are addicted to smoking.” (British Medical Association)

There are many remedies out there for stopping smoking. Learning to stay cigarette free is the hard part. Hypnotherapy is a vital tool for relapse prevention.

Stop smoking hypnotherapy is widely acknowledged as the most effective way to stop smoking.

You will save money - the average smoker has 13 cigarettes a day, which works out as 364 cigarettes a month. That's £141 a month and £1,696 a year that you could be saving by not smoking.
Your sense of taste will return and you will enjoy the taste of food more.
Your breathing and general fitness will improve.
The appearance of your skin and teeth will improve.
You'll be more confident in social situations because you won't smell of stale smoke any more.
Your fertility levels will improve, along with your chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby. Non-smokers find it easier to get pregnant as quitting smoking improves the lining of the womb and can make men’s sperm more potent.
Reduce the cost of your health insurance

The benefit of using hypnotherapy to quit smoking

As a clinical hypnotherapist I take an evidence based approach and will look at the reasons why you might smoke, which will allow this behaviour to be modified.

Once in a state of hypnosis, assess what underlying psychological and emotional needs you may be trying to satisfying by smoking. We will then retire these negative auto suggestions enabling you to quit the habit for good.

If you genuinely want to stop smoking, call us now on to make an appointment and regain your health.

Book your free 20 minute consultation.

Price £600 1 session 2 hours

Location Mayfair, Central London

This includes follow up support.

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Is Hypnotherapy an effective way to quit smoking?

Yes, Hypnotherapy is regularly promoted by scientific studies to be one of the most effective methods for stopping smoking for good.
What happens to your body when you quit smoking?

Your body will begin to heal itself shortly after you quit, and the sooner you give up smoking, the greater the benefit is to your health. After 20 minutes Check your pulse rate, it will already be starting to return to normal. After 8 hours Your oxygen levels are recovering, and the harmful carbon monoxide level in your blood will have reduced by half. After 48 hours All carbon monoxide is flushed out. Your lungs are clearing out mucus and your senses of taste and smell are improving. After 72 hours If you notice that breathing feels easier, it's because your bronchial tubes have started to relax. Also your energy will be increasing. After 2 to 12 weeks Blood will be pumping through to your heart and muscles much better because your circulation will have improved. After 3 to 9 months Any coughs, wheezing or breathing problems will be improving as your lung function increases by up to 10%. After 1 year Great news! Your risk of heart attack will have halved compared with a smoker's. After 10 years More great news! Your risk of death from lung cancer will have halved compared with a smoker's.
Is stopping smoking as effective as antidepressants?

Yes, people with mental health problems are likely to feel much calmer and more positive, and have a better quality of life, after giving up smoking. Evidence suggests the beneficial effect of stopping smoking on symptoms of anxiety and depression can equal that of taking antidepressants.
Why it feels like smoking helps us relax

Smoking cigarettes interferes with certain chemicals in the brain. When smokers haven't had a cigarette for a while, the craving for another one makes them feel irritable and anxious. These feelings can be temporarily relieved when they light up a cigarette. So smokers associate the improved mood with smoking. In fact, it's the effects of smoking itself that's likely to have caused the anxiety in the first place. Cutting out smoking does improve mood and reduces anxiety. Also know as the nicotine trick!
Are there any mental health benefits from quitting smoking?

Stopping smoking not only improves your physical health but also is proven to boost your mental health and well being. Quitting can improve mood, and help relieve stress, anxiety and depression.
What if I am unsure if hypnotherapy is for me?

If you are on this site then its highly likely you are seeking some sort of support for your self or a loved one. I am a certified Clinical Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist here to provide that support. You have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain by arranging a completely free of charge 20 minute consultation with me. If you still don't know if you want to embark on therapy you are under absolutely no obligation to do so. Click here to arrange a free of charge consultation.
What happens in hypnosis?

Firstly, disregard anything you think you know about hypnotherapy and hypnosis based on stage shows. Hypnotherapy is a scientific method that has been used for over 5000 years and uses evidence based methodologies to help clients work through their issues and struggles. Research suggests there are several stages of hypnosis. The initial relaxation element of hypnotherapy starts by dampening down the activity of the frontal cortex. Limiting the effectiveness of this area of the brain, central to attention, planning, and making decisions, increases activity in other areas engaged in filtering and integrating information. We become more open to information, more suggestible to positive suggestions, and capable of creating more intense sensations in our minds (Thomson, 2019). A fascinating study in 2006 found that the brains of hypnotized individuals who were asked to imagine pleasant memories responded as if the experiences were real. The parts of the brain involved in movement and sensation became more active (Faymonville, Boly, & Laureys, 2006).
What exactly is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy?

Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on changing the automatic negative thoughts that can contribute to and worsen emotional difficulties, depression, and anxiety. These spontaneous negative thoughts have a detrimental influence on mood. Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy aims to provide you with the tools to develop more positive thoughts and positive coping skills while simply in a more relaxed and focused headspace. As a Clinical Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist I work with you to break down your overwhelming problems into smaller more manageable problems that we can work through together. I provide you with the tools and techniques to develop healthy coping mechanisms and begin to live a happy life again.
Is Hypnosis Safe

Yes. You are completely in control at all times. Hypnotherapy is a form of talking therapy that uses hypnosis to really get to the root cause of your issues while giving you tools and techniques to move forward in your life. Providing you with the coping skills that you need in daily life or with a particular issue.
Is there evidence that hypnosis works?

Yes, While there are lots of of examples in the scientific literature showing the effectiveness and of clinical hypnosis, a study published in the journal Gut is noteworthy. The study involved 204 people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Treatment consisted of 12 weekly sessions of hypnosis (lasting about one hour each). Fifty-eight percent of the men and 75 percent of the women reported significant symptom relief immediately aftertreatment and more than 80% of those remained that way up to six years later. Less than 10 percent of the participants tried other treatments after hypnotherapy. (Gut, November 2003).
Why should I choose you as my therapist?

Firstly, I am a fully certified Clinical Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and I adhere to the professional standards as set by the GHR. It is important that any therapist you work with is regulated by some form of professional standards body and please do ensure they are fully certified. It is also important that they are committed to Continued Professional Development and seeking to understand and keep up to date with the latest research evidence, which is something I am passionate about. I truly care about every single client I work with and stay in contact with you for as long as you want. I am always here for you from our very first session and beyond. I offer a free 20 minute consultation so you really have nothing to lose by having an initial conversation and ask any questions you may have.
Am I asleep in hypnosis and can I get stuck in hypnosis?

You are NOT asleep when in hypnosis and you certainly can NOT get stuck in hypnosis. Hypnotherapy uses naturally occurring states and it is essentially the same state as when you are in a day dream. It is a safe natural method and you are in complete control the whole time.
Will Hypnotherapy Help Me Quit Smoking

YES! ”The use of hypnosis in stop smoking therapy is the most effective help available to those who are addicted to smoking.” (British Medical Association) For more information on the benefits of using hypnotherapy visit https://www.hayleystevens.co.uk/stop-smoking