If you want to quit smoking, you may believe that the only hurdle to overcome is the physical addiction to nicotine. However, the substance withdrawal symptoms are relatively short-lived in comparison to the emotional triggers related to the habit. Before new cigarette regulations were introduced with media restrictions, tobacco companies used sophisticated advertising techniques to persuade smokers that cigarettes could serve as a substitute for companionship and comfort. The adverts influenced consumers to associate smoking with positive emotions, social acceptance, and self-confidence. At The Conway Practice, during hypnotherapy for support to stop smoking in Brighton, Jonathan Conway will explore the negative beliefs and emotional prompts which may well be responsible for your smoking dependence.*
You may rely on smoking to provide comfort, relaxation, or relief from stress, with this emotional reliance becoming a familiarity in your life which is difficult to break. During therapeutic intervention to stop smoking with hypnosis, Jonathan will guide you to identify the origin of your smoking habit, enabling you to recognise the subconscious triggers to the compulsive hand-to-mouth habitual behaviour.* The urge to light a cigarette is not always due to a need for nicotine, and is commonly linked to certain times of the day and specific situations, such as work breaks or socialising with fellow smokers.*
Stress is also a main factor linked to smoking, and while you are in a calm and receptive state of mind during hypnotherapy, new coping mechanisms can be introduced.* These include relaxation methods and distraction techniques, with positive visualisation to imagine a healthier and stress-free life as a non-smoker.*
When smoking has been an emotional prop for a lack of self-confidence, hypnotherapy will address any negative and self-critical thoughts, and these can then be challenged, helping you to develop a more assured self-image and sense of your true worth.* Hypnotherapy to stop smoking is a holistic therapeutic process where all aspects related to your habit will be considered.* As a non-smoker you will have more control over your life, and gain greater confidence with a positive mind-set.*
Hypnotherapy is available with Jonathan Conway in Brighton and Hove at The Conway Practice, or online. Contact us today either by using the Contact Form or by phone on 07956 855 027
