Benefits of Stopping Smoking

• The avoidance of smoking would eliminate one third of the cancer deaths in Britain and one sixth of the deaths from other causes *r1
• Within an hour of quitting smoking, an ex-smoker’s blood pressure returns to its normal level *r2
• The risk of heart disease starts to fall immediately upon stopping smoking and within 5 years becomes half that of a smoker *r2
• Quitting smoking erases gradually the harmful effects of tobacco use on periodontal (gum) health*r3

Stopping Smoking: The Options

As a smoker you are familiar with the various options to help you stop smoking, but do you know what the research says about their relative success rates?

 

They each have their pros +and cons -.

Willpower

+It costs nothing

-It can be very challenging

-Success rate: 6% *r4

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

+NRT encompasses all the different methods of replacing cigarette smoking with a nicotine-only delivery system (e.g. gum, patches, inhalers, tablets etc.)

+Dosage can be set to smoker’s cigarette consumption.

-Skin irritation, disturbed sleep, success rate is low without regular follow-up and/or counselling sessions

-Success rate for gum: 10% *r4 and patches: 4-14% *r5

Zyban

+Some find mild anti-depressive action to be useful

-Many known side-effects (dry mouth, insomnia, rash, headaches, agitation,depression, anxiety etc.)

-Success rate: 16-19% *r6 (after 26 weeks’ treatment)

Acupuncture

+Drug-free

-Multiple sessions may be required and no good if you are afraid of needles

-Success rate: no published statistics available

Standard Hypnotherapy

+Drug-free

-Multiple sessions may be required

-Success rate: 30% *r4

Advanced Hypnotherapy with NLP (neuro-linguistic-programming)

+Drug-free

+only one session required in most cases

+No Side Effects

+Success rate: significantly better than standard hypnotherapy 60%4 -95% *r7

 

 

(Phoenix™ Technique)

Why Choose The Advanced Hypnotherapy/NLP Method?

Whichever method of smoking cessation you choose, it will only work if you are truly committed to stop smoking.

When smokers try to stop with other methods, they often suffer misery and depression caused by the feeling that they are being deprived of a pleasure or a “crutch”.

This is because the psychological aspect of the smoking habit is either not being addressed, or the therapy has not been specifically tailored to their individual needs.

The Benefit of the Phoenix™ Technique

The beauty of the Phoenix™ Technique is that it aims to address the powerful psychological aspects of the smoking habit and, in so doing, removes any feeling of deprivation.

It removes the need and desire to smoke, so there is no need for any aids or substitutes.

You have Nothing To Fear And Everything To Gain

The old myths and misconceptions about hypnosis have given way to proven, scientifically sound applications. Today hypnosis is used in many fields, including: medicine, dentistry, law enforcement and education.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

We would like to answer some questions and dispel those myths.

How does hypnosis work?

Our mind works on two levels – the conscious and the unconscious. We make decisions, think, and act with our conscious mind. The unconscious mind controls our habits. In the relaxed state known as hypnosis, we can communicate directly with the unconscious mind. This is why it is possible to change ‘fixed’ habits with hypnosis.

Can I be hypnotised?

Virtually anyone who wants to be hypnotised can go to a deep level of trance and achieve successful results using hypnosis. However, if a patient is unwilling to follow hypnotic suggestions we can’t hypnotise them, because we can’t make them do anything that they do not want to do.

Will I know if I am hypnotised?

Most people can’t tell the difference between the hypnotised and the waking states. Some people feel relaxed and lethargic, others feel a lightness. One thing that people do notice is an inexplicable change in their daily behaviours.

Is hypnosis ‘Mind Control’?

No! You can’t be made to do anything against your will! Hypnosis is not sleep.

Am I Aware of being hypnotised?

You are aware and in control at every moment and can terminate the session at any stage.

Common Mis-Conceptions - Stage Act Hypnosis

A common perception about hypnosis comes from stage acts. The volunteers choose to go on stage and are willing to go along with the entertainer’s suggestions and act foolishly for the purpose of the show.

Has Hypnotherapy a Strict Code Of Conduct?

Hypnotherapy is dedicated to the well-being of the patient. We are regulated by a strict code of conduct.

Is It Safe?

Hypnotherapy is completely safe.

How does hypnosis help me stop smoking?

Because smoking is a habit, it is controlled by the unconscious mind. With hypnosis and NLP we can work directly with the unconscious, this is the only method that makes sense! We can help you

make the transition into a healthy, happy non-smoker – it could only take one

session to quit!

 

Commitment Required From You With The Phoenix™ Technique

In this case commitment means ‘until the job is done’. Think about it, we are guiding you to use hypnosis to change your habit.

You need to be fully responsible for making that change. In other words, should you

have a big ‘craving’ after your session, commitment means you come back.

Hypnosis isn’t magic.

We can not impose a change of habit on you.

When Will I stop Smoking?

You will stop smoking when 100% of your conscious mind and 100% of your

subconscious mind are in agreement that it is best to stop.

We will guide your subconscious to make the required commitment.

Never Smoke Again

When it has done so, you will register this change as the strength, will and determination to remain a non-smoker, come what may. You may even never entertain the idea of smoking again.

Programme Backup Support

If you don’t stop first time, part of your subconscious has not yet accepted that it is required to change. Our programme includes backup support to deal with this eventuality. When you take full responsibility for doing whatever it takes the backup

is hardly ever required.

Most people stop smoking comfortably, easily and naturally.

What People Say About It

Christine’s nice client said, “I’d been a smoker since the age of 14. When I came to you I was 40. During that period of smoking I’d tried everything to give up, without success. After the ‘one-off’ session of hypnosis I’ve never smoked again. For me this was a miracle, and especially for my family as they were very worried about the

amount I smoked.”

Sandra Martin said, “I was scared of stopping. Christine made me feel so relaxed. I couldn’t believe how easy it would be to stop smoking with hypnosis. Thanks to Wellbeing Consultancy, I’ve remained a non-smoker now for two years and I’ve saved over £3,000!”

 

Standard Stop Smoking Programme

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Uses the Phoenix™ Technique of Advanced Hypnotherapy and NLP, and is designed for clients who are confident that with just a little help they will be able to stop and stay stopped.

It costs just £250-00, and a single appointment of up to two hours duration (which will include comprehensive explanations of how the mind works, what hypnosis is and isn’t, and why people can find stopping smoking so problematic).

This is usually enough for these clients to achieve their goal.

For those few who do need additional help, we include one free backup session (to be taken within six months of the initial appointment).

Most people won’t need this session, but we are happy to include it to give our clients peace of mind.

Our Standard programme can be upgraded to the Premium programme for an additional payment of £125-00.

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Premium Stop Smoking Programme

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Uses the Phoenix™ Technique of Advanced Hypnotherapy and NLP, and is designed for clients who have tried many times to stop using a variety of methods, and are concerned that they may need ongoing support to achieve their goal.

Our enhanced programme with additonal ongoing support costs £375-00.

As with our Standard programme, an initial appointment of up to two hours duration (which will include comprehensive explanations of how the mind works, what hypnosis is and isn’t, and why people can find stopping smoking so problematic), can be enough for these clients to achieve their goal.

However, the Premium programme comes with the added reassurance of unlimited backup for up to two years. Our commitment to you is that you WILL stop smoking, whatever it takes.

Although most people will stop in one session, the knowledge that we will continue to support you, whether you need two or two hundred sessions, is often enough to get the unconscious mind to simply let go of the habit without much of a fight.

 

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Data References

r1* Department of Health (1998). Report of the Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health. The Stationery Office: London.

r2* Aspire to stop smoking (2001). Health Education Board for Scotland and Action on Smoking and Health Scotland, ISBN 1-902030-25-7.

r3* Tomar, S.L. and Asma, S. (2000). Smoking-Attributable Periodontics in the United States: Findings from NHANES III. J Periodontal (71): 743-751.

r4* New Scientist (1992). How one in five have given up smoking, Volume 136, Issue 1845, 31st October, p6.

r5* New Scientist (1993). Chancing your arm on nicotine patches, Volume 137, issue 1860, 13th February, p12.

r6* Zyban research on www.zyban.com

r7* O’Driscoll M (2002). Smoking Cessation and Hypnosis. The Phoenix™ Technique, has a success rate of 95% after a study of 300 people interviewed after six months by Dr. Barry Neale PhD.