Quit Smoking the Easy Way

According to research published in �The New Scientist�, hypnosis isby far the most effective way to stop smoking. Two out of three peoplewho participate in our smoking cessation program are still non-smokersafter a year. As hypnosis targets the subconscious level of the habit,people don�t experience any tobacco cravings that are associated withother methods. Another benefit is that the program only takes a singletwo-hour session. A combined approach of assessing smoking habits firstand then using hypnotherapy is highly effective. How Hypnotherapy Works Forgetall the clich�s about hypnotherapy like being brainwashed. It�s a safeprocess and there is nothing to worry about. Hypnosis is a naturalstate of mind, and people remain in total control of themselves.Through muscle relaxation exercises, the hypnotherapist simply putspeople in a deeply relaxed state. He is then able to work with them andspeak to their subconscious minds. No Cravings for Tobacco � Too Good to Be True? Beforethe hypnosis part of the session starts, the therapist assessespeople�s smoking habits. This is called �Cognitive Behavioural Therapy�(CBT). It gives him the necessary background information to address theindividual�s situation. The treatment works best when people actuallywant to quit smoking and aren�t just sent by a partner or friend.Hypnosis is clearly not magic. Therapists can only facilitate what�salready there. Having said that, our service has proved so effectivethat over 70% of our clients come from referrals alone. It doesn�t makeany difference how long people have smoked or how many times they�vetried to quit. When people have successfully overcome their smokinghabit, they can enjoy a much healthier life and save a lot of money atthe same time. As there�s no �giving up� process to endure, quittingsmoking with the help of CBT-based hypnotherapy is as easy as it gets. Look for a therapist offering a free backup session Ifyou�re still sceptical about CBT-based hypnotherapy to quit smoking,it�s a good idea to look for a therapist who offers a free backupsession. It�s very unlikely that you�ll need it, but it may give youpeace of mind.