Stop smoking

Ready to be a non-smoker?

You already know the reasons to stop. What's been missing is a way to stop that doesn't feel like a fight with yourself. Hypnotherapy works with your mind rather than against it, so leaving cigarettes behind feels like relief, not loss.

DHP qualified  ·  BEd (Hons)  ·  Over 20 years of teaching experience  ·  Free first call

Who this is for

Does this sound like you?

If any of these feel familiar, you're exactly who this is for:

  • You've tried patches, vapes or willpower and drifted back
  • You don't even enjoy it any more, but the habit runs on autopilot
  • Certain moments trigger it every time: coffee, driving, stress, a drink
  • You're worried about your health, your family, or the money going up in smoke
  • Part of you still thinks of smoking as a friend or a reward
How I help

Change the pattern, not just the habit

Smoking isn't one habit, it's a web of triggers, routines and identity. That's why white-knuckle willpower so often fails: it fights the urge without changing what creates it. In our sessions we work directly with the part of your mind that runs the autopilot, updating the triggers and, most importantly, how you see yourself. Non-smokers don't resist cigarettes; they simply don't want one.

Many people need only a small number of sessions for smoking. We'll talk honestly about what's realistic for you on your free call.

Elizabeth Ellen, hypnotherapist

Elizabeth Ellen DHP
Qualified hypnotherapist (Royal Berkshire College of Clinical Hypnosis), BEd (Hons), over 20 years a secondary school teacher, and a qualified swimming teacher. More about me

Common questions

It's natural to be curious

How many sessions does it take?
Smoking is often one of the quicker changes, and many people need only a small number of sessions. I'll give you an honest view on your free consultation call, and I'll never suggest more sessions than you need.
Will I just replace it with eating?
We address this directly in your sessions. Because hypnotherapy works on the triggers and the reward pattern rather than just blocking the cigarette, we make sure the old urge isn't simply redirected somewhere unhelpful.
Does it work for vaping too?
Yes. Vaping runs on the same loop of triggers, habit and identity, and the approach works the same way.
What if I've failed lots of times before?
Then you're completely normal. Past attempts tell us about the methods you used, not about you. Most of my clients arrive having tried everything else first.
Get in touch

Book your free consultation

The first step is a relaxed, no-obligation chat. Tell me a little about what you'd like to change, and I'll come back to you within one working day.

Hermitage, Berkshire, and online via Zoom

Not sure whether hypnotherapy is right for you? That's exactly what the free call is for. There's no pressure and no obligation.

Everything you share is treated in strict confidence.