Hypnotherapy to Stop Smoking
A different kind of help, when you’re ready for something that works
Stopping smoking can feel like an enormous thing. And maybe it is. After all, you’ve probably built it into your day, your stress relief, your social life, maybe even your identity. You’ve learned to rely on it. It’s there first thing in the morning, or after meals, or when you just need that break from everything and everyone.
But then there’s the other side of it. That quiet pull in the background telling you this isn’t how you want to live. The chest tightness, the wheezing, the spending. The fear that maybe you won’t stop in time.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. We work with people all the time who are torn between wanting to stop and fearing they can’t.
At Purley Oaks Hypnotherapy, we offer a calm, non-judgemental space where you can start making the shift for good, using hypnotherapy to stop smoking in a way that feels natural, grounded, and entirely yours.
You’ve already taken the first step
Just reading this means you’re already beginning to take action. That matters. In fact, most people don’t stop smoking the first time they try. It’s completely normal to have tried before, maybe more than once. That’s not failure, it’s part of the process. The average person who successfully quits has usually made three or four attempts before it sticks. So if this isn’t your first time, we actually see that as a positive sign. You’re still moving forward.
Is now the right time?
Let’s be honest, not everyone is ready to quit smoking. If you’re here because someone else is pushing you, or you’re feeling a bit unsure, that’s okay. But motivation really does make a difference. When quitting is your choice, because you’ve had enough, because you want to breathe more easily, or because you’re tired of feeling controlled by it, the work becomes a lot more powerful.
So it’s worth asking yourself gently: “Am I really ready to let this go?” Not perfectly, not fearlessly, but just enough to give it a proper try.
How hypnotherapy to stop smoking works
We often hear clients say, “I know it’s bad for me, I just can’t seem to stop.” And that’s because smoking isn’t just a habit. It’s an emotional and psychological pattern that gets locked into the subconscious mind. You might have started for one reason, but now you keep going out of routine, stress, anxiety, boredom, or comfort. Sometimes, it’s not even enjoyable anymore, it just feels automatic.
This is where hypnotherapy to stop smoking really shines. We work not just with the conscious “I want to quit” part of your mind, but with the deeper part that’s still holding on. Using tailored suggestions, we help you break the mental links between smoking and stress, or smoking and pleasure, or smoking and identity. Instead, we gently install new associations, calm, control, confidence, so you’re no longer fighting yourself.
Some people feel a noticeable shift after one session. For others, it unfolds more gradually. Either way, you’re supported throughout.
Meet Simon Everitt, our stop smoking specialist
Simon has a particular interest in helping people break free from smoking. His hypnotherapy to stop smoking approach is warm and down to earth, never pushy, and always focused on your pace. He knows how frustrating it can be when you want to stop but just can’t seem to do it alone. He’s helped clients who’ve smoked for 40 years, as well as those who’ve recently started again after a long break.
There’s no one-size-fits-all. Simon will take the time to understand your specific triggers, fears, and routines, and then craft a hypnotherapy session that speaks directly to what you need.
t’s not about willpower. It’s about shifting what’s underneath so you’re not constantly having to fight. Once that changes, stopping becomes simpler than you expected.”
Simon Everitt
The real cost of smoking
We all know cigarettes aren’t cheap, but it’s easy to tune that out, especially when the emotional pull is stronger than the logic. But if you smoke 20 a day, that’s easily over £4,000 a year. Over 20 years? You could be looking at £35,000 to £50,000. That’s a decent house deposit. Or ten family holidays. Or, quite honestly, peace of mind.
And that’s just the financial cost. There’s the smell, the breathlessness, the impact on skin, teeth, sleep, circulation. There’s the fear that it’s already done harm. The feeling of being addicted to something you don’t even enjoy anymore.
Why people choose hypnotherapy over other methods
Many of our clients have already tried patches, vapes, gum, apps, even willpower alone. And sometimes those things work. But for others, it’s like something’s missing, like you’re trying to stop from the outside in, rather than from the inside out.
That’s where hypnotherapy to stop smoking comes in. We don’t just focus on the act of smoking. We look at:
- What role does it play in your life?
- What are you afraid will happen if you stop?
- What part of you is still clinging on, and how can we help it feel safe enough to let go?
By going deeper, we can shift not just the behaviour, but the emotional need behind it. That’s what makes the change sustainable.
It’s not just about smoking, it’s about freedom
Quitting isn’t really the end goal. Not by itself. What most of our clients actually want is freedom. Freedom to breathe, to move, to be around loved ones without feeling guilty. Freedom from addiction. Freedom to grow older with fewer regrets.
For some, it’s about becoming a role model to their children. For others, it’s about being able to walk up the stairs without gasping. And for many, it’s about no longer feeling ashamed every time they light up.
Whatever your reason, we’ll support you to reclaim that part of yourself that knows you can be free.
What to expect in your stop smoking session
At Purley Oaks, our smoking cessation sessions are usually structured as a single, extended session lasting around 90 minutes. In this time, we’ll explore:
- Your personal smoking history, patterns, and emotional triggers
- Your reasons for stopping, and what success looks like for you
- Any hidden doubts, fears, or beliefs about quitting
- A tailored hypnotherapy session that speaks directly to your subconscious
Some clients choose to follow up with an additional session, but for many, one is enough to create a significant shift. We’ll always be honest with you about what we recommend, based on your individual situation.
A calm, grounded way to quit smoking, and stay stopped
You don’t have to grit your teeth through withdrawal, or try to power through with pure will. Hypnotherapy to stop smoking offers a different path, one where the urge fades naturally, where you feel calmer and more in control, and where you can begin to trust your body again.
We know it’s not easy. But it doesn’t have to be as hard as you think. If you’re ready to stop smoking, really ready, hypnotherapy might just be the missing piece.
Ready to quit?
If you’d like to find out more about hypnotherapy to stop smoking with Simon Everitt at Purley Oaks, we’d love to hear from you. Sessions are available in person in South Croydon or online if preferred.
You can get in touch via phone, contact form or email, whichever feels easiest.
We also recommend exploring this NHS resource on stopping smoking for additional guidance and tools. It’s not a competing service, but a useful companion to what we offer.