Stop smoking hypnotherapy in London and online

Stop smoking hypnotherapy is personalised therapeutic work on the habits, expectations and emotional triggers attached to cigarettes. We discuss why you smoke and why you want to stop, then use hypnosis, imagery and tailored suggestions to rehearse life as a non-smoker.

Hypnosis uses focused attention and therapeutic suggestions to work with familiar responses, such as reaching for a cigarette when you feel stressed. We explore what smoking seems to offer and practise other responses to those situations. Your own reasons for stopping guide the session.

Yes. The appointment is intended for people who have decided they want to stop. Hypnotherapy supports your decision and the changes you choose to make. If you feel unsure, you can contact me to discuss your concerns before arranging a session.

Yes. You can enquire whether you have smoked for a few years or for much of your adult life. We look at your current routines, the situations you find difficult and your reasons for stopping now, then tailor the hypnosis around those details.

Yes. You do not need to smoke every day to seek support. We can focus on situations such as drinking with friends, holidays or stressful periods when you find yourself accepting a cigarette. The work includes rehearsing those occasions as a non-smoker.

Yes. The session can focus on roll-ups as well as manufactured cigarettes. We discuss the routines around preparing, buying and smoking tobacco, including any rituals that feel especially difficult to let go of, so the hypnosis reflects your own habits.

Yes. Previous attempts can offer useful information about what helped and what brought you back to smoking. We explore those experiences without judgement and prepare for the situations you want to handle differently this time.

No. Clinical hypnotherapy is collaborative, and you remain involved in the goals we agree. You can speak, ask questions or stop at any time. The purpose is to support a change you want to make, using suggestions and imagery tailored to you.

The session can focus on responding to an urge calmly and letting it pass without automatically reaching for a cigarette. We rehearse your difficult moments and discuss practical responses you can use. Nicotine withdrawal can also be supported with advice from an NHS stop smoking adviser.

A craving usually lasts only a few minutes, although it can feel longer while you are experiencing it. Having a plan for that short period can help: pause, change activity, take a brief walk or contact someone supportive. We can rehearse your preferred response during hypnosis.

Smoking can briefly relieve the discomfort of nicotine withdrawal, which may feel like stress relief. The NHS explains that this cycle can add to anxiety and tension. We work on other ways to settle yourself and handle pressure as you stop smoking.

Yes. We can focus on specific links between cigarettes and familiar routines, such as finishing dinner or making your first coffee. Hypnosis can include imagining the routine feeling complete without smoking, alongside choosing a small practical change for that moment.

Tell me if alcohol or nights out are a strong trigger. We can rehearse enjoying those situations without cigarettes and prepare a clear response when someone offers you one. You may also choose to change your drinking plans while you establish your new routine.

Yes. A break can still provide rest, fresh air or time with a colleague without involving cigarettes. We explore what you value about smoking breaks and plan alternatives that keep those benefits. Hypnosis can include rehearsal of a busy working day as a non-smoker.

We can discuss appetite, snacking and the hand-to-mouth habit as part of your concerns about stopping. Sessions can include rehearsal of calmer choices around food and routines that feel satisfying. You can also seek personalised advice from a healthcare professional if weight or nutrition is a concern.

Prepare how you will respond before the situation arises. You might explain your decision, ask friends not to offer cigarettes and choose somewhere else to spend a break. In hypnosis, we can rehearse feeling comfortable and sociable without joining in with smoking.

We begin with a consultation about your smoking habits, triggers and reasons for stopping. I explain the approach and answer your questions before guiding you through tailored hypnosis. You then receive your personalised hypnosis recording to use at home after the appointment.

The stop smoking programme costs £300 for your tailored appointment, including the consultation, hypnosis and your personalised hypnosis recording. Optional follow-up sessions cost £220 each if you would like further support. Appointments are available near Liverpool Street in London and online by Zoom.

Yes. Your personalised hypnosis recording is included in the £300 stop smoking session price. It supports the suggestions and imagery used in your appointment, so you can continue practising at home in the days and weeks after you stop.

The programme is structured around one tailored stop smoking appointment, including consultation, hypnosis and a recording for home practice. If you would like further support with particular triggers or staying on track, optional follow-up sessions are available at £220 each.

Your recording comes from the hypnosis tailored to your session, reflecting the habits, situations and reasons for stopping that we have discussed. A general relaxation audio is designed for a broader audience. The free audio on my website lets you hear my voice before booking.

Regular listening can support practice with the suggestions and imagery from your appointment. We discuss a manageable routine for using your recording at home. Choose a time and place where you can relax comfortably and listen without needing to attend to anything else.

No. Listen only somewhere safe where you can relax fully. Do not use a hypnosis recording while driving, cycling, operating machinery or doing anything that needs alertness. At home, choose a comfortable place where you will not be interrupted.

Hypnosis can feel like calm, absorbed attention, with your focus on my voice or the imagery we use. You remain aware and can speak or stop. There is no need to empty your mind or achieve a particular sensation; I explain the process and adapt it around you.

Contact me about timing so we can agree a plan that fits your appointment and readiness to stop. You do not need to feel that you have solved the habit before asking for help. Thinking about your triggers and reasons for stopping is a useful starting point.

Notice when you smoke, what happens just beforehand and what you hope cigarettes will do for you. Write down your reasons for stopping and the situations you want to handle differently. Bring any questions about the session, the recording or support after your appointment.

A slip is a reason to review what happened and return to your plan, rather than abandon the decision. Notice the trigger and the response you want to practise next time. Contact me if you would like to discuss further support, or speak with your stop smoking adviser.

Hypnotherapy can sit alongside nicotine replacement therapy and NHS stop smoking support. It focuses on the routines and feelings attached to cigarettes. Ask a pharmacist or stop smoking adviser which nicotine replacement products and doses would suit your circumstances.

Discuss medication with your GP, pharmacist or stop smoking adviser. They can explain suitable options and how to use them. You can tell me about the support you are receiving so the hypnosis and practical planning fit alongside your wider stop smoking plan.

Yes. Tell your GP or pharmacist that you plan to stop smoking, because smoking can affect how some medicines are processed. A clinician may need to review or monitor your dose. Keep taking prescribed medication as directed and seek their advice before making changes.

Contact your midwife or GP for help with a pregnancy-specific stop smoking plan. They can connect you with NHS support and advise on suitable stop smoking aids. If you are considering hypnotherapy, we can discuss how it might fit alongside that care.

Stopping smoking benefits your health and frees up the money and time spent on cigarettes. Taste and smell can improve, and breathing and fitness can become easier over time. The NHS benefits-of-quitting guide explains the changes that follow stopping; these are benefits of quitting smoking itself.

I offer appointments at City Hypnotherapy Centre, Longcroft House, 2–8 Victoria Avenue, London EC2M 4NS. The practice is a short walk from Liverpool Street station in the City of London. Contact me to discuss an appointment and your reasons for wanting to stop.

Yes. The practice is at Longcroft House on Victoria Avenue, a short walk from Liverpool Street station. This location serves people living or working in the City of London and nearby areas. You can also choose an online appointment if that is more convenient.

Yes. Personalised stop smoking appointments are available online by Zoom. We discuss your habits and goals and use tailored hypnosis in the same collaborative way. Your £300 appointment includes the personalised recording for home practice, whether you choose London or online.

Choose a quiet, private space with a reliable internet connection where you can sit comfortably and remain undisturbed. Make sure your device is charged and that you can hear clearly. We talk through the arrangements beforehand so you can settle into the appointment.

Yes. Online appointments are available elsewhere in the UK and internationally, subject to suitable arrangements. Contact me with your location and preferred times so we can discuss availability. You will need a private space and a reliable connection for the session.

I have practised as a clinical hypnotherapist since 2003 and hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma and Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice. I am CNHC registered and a GHR registered member. My about page gives more detail about my background.

Yes. My free 30-minute guided relaxation audio lets you hear my voice and get a feel for my approach. It is a general relaxation recording, separate from the personalised stop smoking session. Listen somewhere safe and comfortable where you can relax without interruption.

Contact me through the website, call 07973 896907 or email susannah@cityhypno.co.uk. Tell me briefly about your smoking and whether you prefer London or online. The programme is £300 including your personalised hypnosis recording, and you are welcome to ask questions before booking.