It’s not unusual for people to ask whether hypnotherapy can really help them to quit smoking as they have usually tried several times without success. Hypnotherapy is not a new concept and has been used successfully to heal and help people for many different problems.

The aim of hypnotherapy is to unlock the subconscious mind. This is how you can alter behavioural patterns to weaken destructive patterns. You can also strengthen other patterns that lead to better quality of life.

So in the case of people trying to stop smoking, hypnosis will be used to weaken the urge and desire to smoke. At the same time the therapy will strengthen your will to give up this habit.

Will it work for me?

Rick Collingwood of Mind Motivation UK and Europe explains that hypnotherapy sessions can have mixed results - it will depend on much the person really wants to stop smoking. It is also important in regard how much co-operation the client gives. The reason for this is that hypnosis can be used to heal, but it is never something used against the will of the client.

Often people find that they are able to quit after only a few sessions, while others need more reinforcement. For those who face a constant battle with their urges, augmenting hypnotherapy sessions with hypnosis CDs really helps. In this way, you have a two-tier form of therapy to rid yourself of this bad habit once and for all.

Hypnosis addresses not only the physical aspects of withdrawal from nicotine, but also addresses the emotional aspects. This aspect is crucial. The best part of all is that hypnotherapy to quit smoking does not involve any prescription or over-the-counter drugs, so it is completely safe.