Most people can, it’s simply a state of focused attention and relaxation, not sleep or mind control.

If you can follow instructions and want to quit, you can be hypnotised. The key is willingness, not gullibility.

In my free discovery call, we will run a couple of simple checks to see how easily you can be hypnotised, if you are one of the people that will struggle with hypnosis don't worry, I have other tools such as NLP to help you quit!

Hypnotherapy works by reprogramming the subconscious associations that make smoking feel comforting, rewarding, or “part of who you are.”

During hypnosis, the mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestions that break those emotional and behavioural links, so you stop wanting to smoke rather than trying to resist it.

Not at present. The NHS does not fund hypnotherapy for smoking cessation because there isn’t yet enough large-scale scientific evidence.

However, many people choose to see private, qualified hypnotherapists in Edinburgh and across the UK for this very reason, often after NHS methods haven’t worked for them.

Some people notice cravings disappear entirely; others feel occasional urges but without the emotional pull.

Because hypnosis changes the way you think about smoking, even when a craving arises, it feels easier to ignore, more like a passing thought than a compulsion.

Yes, when carried out by a qualified, insured hypnotherapist.

You remain fully in control, aware of everything, and cannot be made to do or say anything against your will.

It’s a natural, side-effect-free method that’s even used in pain control, anxiety management, and trauma recovery.

Because hypnotherapy tackles the emotional triggers behind smoking (stress, boredom, comfort eating), it can actually prevent the typical post-quit weight gain.

The same suggestions that reduce the urge to smoke often help reduce snacking or emotional eating.

Yes. The process addresses the same neurological and emotional triggers that drive nicotine dependence, whether through cigarettes, vapes, or other forms.

In fact, many new clients now come specifically to quit vaping, finding hypnosis more effective than willpower or gradual reduction.

Calm, focused, and deeply relaxing. You’ll likely feel similar to how you do when you’re absorbed in a book or film, aware of your surroundings, but very inwardly focused.

Most clients leave feeling light, clear-headed, and often surprised by how easy it felt.