Yes — and for many people it's the thing that finally works after everything else has failed. Hypnotherapy is particularly effective for smoking because the habit is so deeply rooted in the subconscious mind. Patches and gum deal with the physical nicotine craving, but they don't touch the psychological side — the triggers, the rituals, the emotional associations. That's where we work. Our clients across Newcastle and the North East consistently tell us it felt surprisingly easy compared to previous attempts.

Most people complete our stop smoking programme in one to three sessions. We typically recommend starting with a longer initial session that covers the full hypnotherapy treatment, followed by reinforcement sessions if needed. Everyone is different, and we'll be honest with you about what to expect during your free assessment call. What we can say is that the majority of our clients leave their first session already feeling and thinking like a non-smoker.

Most clients see a significant shift within two to four sessions. Some people need a little more work, particularly if the fear is tied to a specific past experience or if it's been present for many years. We'll give you a clear picture during your free assessment call so you know exactly what to expect before you commit to anything.

This is one of the most common concerns we hear — and it's a completely valid one. The good news is that weight gain after stopping smoking is not inevitable. It's usually driven by substituting food for cigarettes as a way of managing stress or habit. Because we address those underlying drivers as part of the programme, and because we have a nutritional therapist on our team, we're well placed to help you quit smoking without swapping one problem for another.

Absolutely. We offer online sessions via secure video that are just as effective as coming in to our Gosforth clinic in Newcastle upon Tyne. We regularly work with clients in Sunderland, Durham, Darlington, Northumberland and right across the UK. Quitting smoking is too important to let geography get in the way.

Results can vary depending on the therapist, the techniques used and how the session is structured. A single generic recording or a rushed session is very different from a tailored, clinical programme delivered by an experienced therapist. If you've tried before without success, we'd encourage you to book a free call and tell us about your experience. We'll be honest about whether and how we can do better.