Quitting smoking is without doubt a challenging process, and as a smoker, despite your best intentions, you may well have made attempts in the past to give up the habit. There are several common reasons that frequently contribute to these failures. Although the addictive nature of nicotine certainly plays a part in continuing to smoke, the withdrawal symptoms are relatively short-lived, compared to the subconscious hand-to-mouth compulsion. Brighton hypnotherapy for stop smoking support can be found at The Conway Practice, where safe and effective therapeutic intervention with hypnosis will take a holistic approach by exploring the origin of your habit and the barriers you have experienced in trying to stop.*
Smoking often becomes interwoven with daily routines and behaviours, such as having a cigarette with a drink, during work breaks, socialising, or after meals. These habits are hard to overcome because they are deeply ingrained in your daily lifestyle, often over a long period of time. The association between smoking and certain activities can trigger intense cravings, making it difficult to quit. During hypnotherapy sessions with Jonathan Conway, distraction techniques can be applied to enable you to re-direct your focus from smoking at specific times during the day when you are most vulnerable.* Positive visualisation methods will also enable you to imagine how your well-being will improve as a non-smoker.*
Stress and anxiety or social isolation are often related to the habit, when cigarettes are used as a coping mechanism to manage emotional discomfort. Hypnotherapy provides therapeutic support to manage any self-limiting beliefs and behaviour by re-framing negative thoughts with positive affirmations, reducing the potential to relapse.*
Quitting smoking is often more successful with professional support to sustain your efforts and self-motivation. The complexity of a smoking habit highlights the need for a comprehensive and holistic approach that addresses both the physical addiction and the emotional aspects. While your mind is relaxed and receptive to positive direction, Jonathan will introduce new coping mechanisms, including relaxation and calming methods to reduce any anxiety and stress both during, and after your journey in becoming a non-smoker.*
Jonathan Conway has almost 30 years of professional experience as a highly qualified Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, and NLP Coach. To make an appointment call Jonathan today on 07956 855 027 or, if preferred, use the contact form
