How many hypnotherapists does it take to change a lightbulb? Just one, but the lightbulb has to genuinely want to change.
All jokes aside, when people call my office in Folkestone to ask about quitting smoking, the most common question I hear is, “How long is this going to take?” When you are fed up with a habit (tired of the smell, the cost, the health problems and the control it has over your life) you want it gone yesterday. The prospect of sitting in a therapist’s chair every single week for the next six months isn’t appealing to anyone.
So, how many sessions does it actually take?
The short answer: Many clients successfully become non-smokers after just one intensive session.
Why It Doesn’t Take Months
We are constantly told that smoking is an incredibly hard addiction to break, but the main issue with most stop-smoking tactics is that they only target the physical nicotine addiction while completely ignoring the psychological aspect. Nicotine actually leaves your body within 72 hours; it is the deeply ingrained habits and emotional triggers that last longer.
Smoking, like all habits, is controlled by the unconscious part of the mind, which is why relying purely on willpower is often exhausting and ineffective. Hypnosis communicates directly with your subconscious to break those negative behaviours and thinking pattern, like the illusion that smoking relieves stress (because really, how can a stimulant genuinely relax you?).
By rewriting these automatic responses, it is possible to stop smoking immediately and be free from expected negative side effects like intense cravings or mood swings. Because we process these habits at a subconscious level, change often happens much faster than in traditional talking therapy.
The Stop Smoking Programme
Basically, my goal is to talk myself out of a job, so you don’t need me anymore!
To ensure you get the best possible result, I offer a specialised, intensive, and highly focused Stop Smoking/Vaping Programme for £350. This programme is designed to tackle both the physical cravings and the deeply ingrained psychological habits of smoking.
While many clients walk out as non-smokers after the very first session, my programme includes a second follow-up session to either reinforce the good work or fine-tune things, in order to stack the odds in your favour. We also use 90-minute sessions instead of the traditional 50 minutes, providing a calm, unhurried space to fully explore the issue and work on it at your own pace.
A Fast Return on Investment
If you are hesitating, it is worth looking at the true financial cost of the habit. Assuming a pack of 20 cigarettes costs £16.60 on average (according to the ONS), a 20-a-day habit costs roughly £504 every single month.
That means if you usually smoke 20 cigarettes a day, successfully quitting gives you the equivalent of a £6,042 annual pay rise, completely tax-free! The £350 programme pays for itself in less than three weeks.
Ready to Change the Lightbulb?
Therapy should be as stress-free as possible, which is why I keep my booking and onboarding process incredibly simple. Before you pay a single penny, we will have a free, no-pressure chat over the phone to discuss what you have been experiencing and how I can help. During our consultation, we will ensure you are genuinely ready to quit, setting you up for immediate success.
Whether you want to see me face-to-face at my Folkestone office or work together online via Zoom, you can be a non-smoker again now.
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