Hypnotherapy has been used for a number of years to help with smoking cessation, and has been the subject of a number of research studies. These show a very good success rate. To be successful it is essential that your motivation to stop is high. The therapy works on the principle of your mind accepting positive suggestions which will help overcome the habit . This is coupled with looking at how your beliefs have maintained the pattern of smoking, and created a cycle, which is easily mistaken as addiction.The process is straightforward and, with your motivation, requires little effort to succeed.
During the session you will remain fully aware of your surroundings. It is not necessary to feel hypnotised, nor to be in a 'deep trance' for hypnotherapy to be successful.