Hypnotherapy to Give Up Smoking

Focused stop smoking hypnotherapy sessions in Bath and online, designed to break the habit and support lasting change.

Introduction

Hypnotherapy to give up smoking helps you stop by changing the habit loop that keeps cigarettes automatic.
No matter what your reason for wanting to stop, the truth is simple: the only way to quit is to
genuinely want to stop smoking. That decision can come from many places — wanting to protect
your health, save money, support your relationships, prepare for surgery, or simply because you’re
tired of feeling tied to cigarettes.
You may already have tried nicotine patches, gum, or even vaping as a way to quit. For some, they
work for a while — but often the old habit creeps back in. That doesn’t mean you’ve failed; it just
means your brain is still running the same pattern underneath.
For many people, smoking isn’t just about nicotine. It can become an emotional crutch or a source
of comfort — something to reach for in moments of stress, boredom, or habit. It can feel tied to
weight management or social situations too. If that’s you, you’re not alone — these are common
patterns the brain builds over time. But patterns can change.
What matters most is your readiness. If you’re here just because someone else wants you to stop, or
because you’re hoping to “cut down,” then this isn’t the right time. Stopping for good only happens
when you choose it. It takes commitment and conviction — and when that’s in place, the process
becomes far more powerful.
If you’ve found yourself here and you feel that pull to finally step forward, it’s likely you’re ready
to begin your stop-smoking journey. And I’ll help you make that decision stick.

What to expect

This is a focused appointment designed to help you live as a non‑smoker — calm, clear, and practical. Available in Bath or online. Information gathering: We map your pattern — when you smoke, where, with whom, and why. We note stress points, daily routines, and previous attempts (patches, gum, vaping) so the session is tailored to you. We clarify your reasons and what life as a non‑smoker looks like for you. Brain explanation: A clear explanation of how the habit loop formed and how Solution‑Focused Hypnotherapy rewires the automatic “have a cigarette” thought. What will happen in hypnosis, and your role in making it work. Bespoke hypnotherapy: Focused work designed to rewire the brain and dismantle the old smoking templates. This allows your brain to live life with the habits and mindset of a non‑smoker, so cigarettes simply no longer fit into your daily routine. You remain fully in control. You will be given a relaxation download to support the work we have done together, helping to reinforce the new neural pathways and make them long lasting. While I cannot guarantee results, you will notice a difference.

How Hypnotherapy Helps You Give Up Smoking

When you smoke, your brain learns to link certain moments with a cigarette — stress, finishing a meal, having a drink, or taking a break. Over time, it becomes automatic: the situation appears and the thought “have a cigarette” fires before you’ve even chosen it. Solution‑Focused Hypnotherapy works by breaking that loop and rewiring your brain so it no longer looks for a cigarette in those moments. Instead of battling an urge, your brain simply moves on — without the thought even taking hold. This isn’t about willpower or forcing yourself through cravings. It’s about creating the mindset and pathways of a non‑smoker, so living without cigarettes feels natural and sustainable. Whilst results cannot be guaranteed, most clients notice a difference quickly.

Clients often notice:

Health benefits build quickly too:

FAQs

Does this really work?

Many people report a positive change to becoming a non‑smoker after their session. Everyone’s
experience is individual, and whilst results cannot be guaranteed, most notice a difference quickly.

What if I’ve tried patches, gum, or vaping before?

Those methods only deal with nicotine. Hypnotherapy works differently — it rewires the brain’s
habit templates so cigarettes no longer feel like the natural option.

Will I feel deprived?

No. The way your brain responds is that you are no longer a smoker. Instead of battling cravings,
your mind simply moves on without looking for a cigarette.

Is hypnosis mind control?

No. You remain fully in control throughout. Hypnosis is a natural, relaxed state of focused attention
that allows your brain to accept positive change more effectively.

This is what we know

Smoking is a learned pattern held in the brain — not a reflection of willpower or strength.
The brain can be rewired. Old “smoking templates” can be disrupted and replaced with the patterns of a non-smoker.
Nicotine replacement (patches, gum, vaping) may take the edge off, but they don’t reprogramme the brain’s habit loop.
Solution‑Focused Hypnotherapy helps calm the stress response and lay down new neural pathways, so smoking is no longer your brain’s default answer.

Results & client words

M., Bath, May 2025 Designation

“I no longer reach for a cigarette in social situations.”

K., Bath, Feb 2025 Designation

“My morning wake up is not driven by a cigarette anymore.”

Whilst I can not guarantee results, you will see a difference.

I will guide and support you throughout the process, however, therapy works best when the client
invests in wanting results themselves. Engaging with the strategies and putting intention into
processing them, helps create meaningful, lasting change.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are ready to live life as a non‑smoker, then get in touch. This is your chance to ask questions, understand the process, and set the foundation for change.

Solution-focused hypnotherapy blending neuroscience and compassion to help you overcome challenges and achieve emotional well-being.