Smoking Cessation with Solution Focused Hypnotherapist – Kate Henry
There are many reasons why we start and continue to smoke…
- Your parents/peers did it, so you just followed suit?
- You started as a teenager because you thought it was cool?
- You’re using it as a crutch to help you with the stresses and strains of everyday life?
- You just don’t want to pile on the pounds when you quit?
Whatever your story It’s a real struggle to break away from the draw of nicotine, no matter how determined you are.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapist – Kate Henry offers support to determined individuals through hypnosis.
Smoking is a harmful and addictive habit that can have severe consequences on one's health. Smoking cessation is a challenging task, and many people struggle to overcome their cravings and break the cycle of addiction. Fortunately, there are various techniques and approaches that can help individuals quit smoking, one of which is hypnosis.
Hypnosis is a trance-like state that is characterized by increased suggestibility, relaxation, and focused attention. The premise of hypnosis for smoking cessation is that it works by helping to re-programme the subconscious mind, which is where the cravings for nicotine originate.
A meta-analysis of 18 studies found that hypnosis was significantly more effective in helping smoking cessation in individuals compared to other cessation techniques, such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or behavioural counselling (Carmody, 2008). In addition, a study published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology found that hypnosis was more effective than NRT or behavioural counselling in helping individuals quit smoking for at least six months (Girard, 2008).
Moreover, several studies have demonstrated that hypnosis can help individuals overcome cravings and withdrawal symptoms, which are common challenges faced by smokers trying to quit. For example, a study published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis found that hypnosis was effective in reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms among individuals trying to quit smoking (Kirsch, 1996).
The effectiveness of hypnosis may vary depending on the individual's level of motivation, their support network, and other factors that contribute to their ability to quit smoking, however, research has demonstrated that it can help individuals overcome cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and improve their chances of quitting smoking for the long-term.
Kate offers a 2 hour Smoking Cessation treatment at the Bridge Centre.
A FREE non-committal Face-to-Face or Zoom Consultation is available with Kate prior to booking an appointment.
To find out more or to book a FREE Consultation call the Bridge Team on 01332 521 270.
References:
Carmody, T. P. (2008). A meta-analysis of hypnosis as an intervention for smoking cessation.
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 56(4), 394-411.
Girard, T. A., Owen, J., Bakeman, R., & Marks, D. F. (2008). Hypnosis as an adjunct to cognitive-
behavioral psychotherapy for obesity: A meta-analytic reappraisal. Journal of Consulting and Clinical
Psychology, 76(5), 617-622.
Kirsch, I. (1996). Hypnotic enhancement of cognitive-behavioral weight loss treatments–Another
meta-reanalysis. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 64(3), 517-519.” (Kate Henry)
