Stop smoking treatment

Below is a description of how smoking habits are approached.
I would usually expect to see people twice in order to assist them in becoming a non-smoker.

Initially I would take some background information about
family,work,lifestyle etc.

I would then discuss with the person on the one hand the reasons for smoking and on the other hand the reasons for becoming a non-smoker.

I then explain to a person who wishes to stop smoking a new way of thinking i.e. that the change is largely a result in changes in belief and if the person can begin to think as a non smoker it will be easier to make the change as the person begins to orientate themselves towards the change.

During hypnosis the person will simply visualise the healthy changes happening and I will attempt to achieve the agreement of the unconscious mind. It can also be useful to use a metaphor story so that the person will be able to identify with someone in a story giving an unconscious message that the client can achieve his or her goals of becoming a non-smoker.

I will usually suggest that the person throws away their cigarettes and lighters as a symbol of the change.

The second session is an opportunity for the client to review the changes that have occurred and to ensure that the person is still on track as a non-smoker.

Some people are concerned that they may put on weight once they have stopped smoking-this is addressed in the therapy and I often suggest that the time spent on smoking can be spent on other creative activities and not on eating. The person will often feel that they have more energy and feel less tired.

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