Welcome to Ashby Talking Therapies

My Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy & Counselling clinics at Ashby Holistic Centre in Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire have proven very popular over the past few years as more and more people become aware of the very real cost of smoking, both in terms of money and their health and wellbeing. Even though most people are aware that smoking is detrimental to their health, one in five people still continue to smoke. There are around 80,000 smoking related deaths in the UK each year.

Many people find it difficult to stop smoking and this is because they are making a conscious effort in order to do so and their mind and energy is completely focused on not having another cigarette.

The advantage of using hypnosis to help you stop smoking is that hypnosis works by tapping into the subconscious mind. This is important as seasoned and habitual smokers do not make a conscious effort to smoke, they simply do it.

The main advantage of using hypnosis to stop smoking is that each session is specific and personal to the individual and the physiological and emotional issues which are related to smoking for that individual are addressed. This is important because when some people try to stop smoking using nicotine replacement products the habit of smoking may be transformed into another habit: such as eating sweets and chocolates, or drinking too much alcohol. This is why some people say that they have stopped smoking but have gained weight.

The advantages of stopping smoking

• Health: Less chance of acquiring smoking related illness such as COPD, heart disease, skin conditions such as psoriasis, lung diseases including asthma, cancer, strokes and visual problems
• A reduced risk of complications during pregnancy and during child birth such as a miscarriage, low birth weight, stillbirth and a premature birth
• A baby who lives in a household where there is one person or more who smokes is at a much greater chance of developing asthma and frequent chest infections compared to a one in a non-smoking household
• When you stop smoking your taste buds will improve and you will enjoy your food much more
• By stopping smoking you will increase your likelihood of living longer.
• You will be much better off financially as you will be able to save quite a bit of money. Try working out much money you can save per week, per month as well as per year. I am sure you will be amazed!
  

Okay, I am now convinced. So, how does the therapy work?

Before you attend your first session, I will send you a “Smoking Diary” for you to complete. As you complete this, please do so openly and honestly.

During the first session we will discuss your smoking habits and by doing this together we can establish when and where you currently smoke and then take steps towards eliminating smoking from your life.
The subsequent sessions will be focused on carrying out hypnosis along with some counselling. There are also some relaxation techniques that are used as many people smoke as a consequence of too much stress or anxiety in their lives.

Self-hypnosis is a technique that is also taught.

For further information please get in touch so that we can discuss your particular requirements. Email me at marionmcgeough@gmail.com or call me on 07551 846468.