
Hypnotherapy to stop smoking and vaping in Lewisham
Hypnotherapy to stop smoking and vaping helps you quit and stay a non-smoker. Clients come to me because they vape all day, smoke when they drink or feel stressed, or have stopped before and started again. I'm Susannah Saunders, an award-winning Senior Clinical Hypnotherapist who has helped people stop smoking since 2003 and now helps many people stop vaping too. I work online with clients in Lewisham and across South East London.
The stop smoking and vaping programme is £350 and includes unlimited free sessions for the following four weeks.
How hypnotherapy helps
How can hypnotherapy help you stop smoking and vaping?
Hypnotherapy helps you stop smoking and vaping by changing how your subconscious mind reacts to the times you usually smoke or vape. For most people these are set times of day: with the first coffee, on the way to work, on a break, or with a drink. I use hypnosis to break the link between those times and smoking or vaping, work on beliefs such as smoking helping with stress, and use mental rehearsal so you see yourself as a non-smoker in every situation.
What can you expect from stop smoking hypnotherapy?
- Stop smoking and vaping for good
- Stay calm when stressed, on breaks and on nights out
- Feel proud of yourself and in control
- Breathe more easily and taste your food again
- Save money every week
- Listen to the personalised recording to stay on track

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Meet your hypnotherapist
An award-winning clinical hypnotherapist with over twenty years’ practice.
I’m Susannah Saunders. I founded my London practice in 2003, after two years as an assistant clinical psychologist in NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and I’m registered with the CNHC.
“Many of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours are governed by beliefs rooted in the subconscious mind since childhood. My job is to help you locate and update those beliefs, so the changes you want to make come naturally.”
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I have been on quite the journey with Susannah. For so many years so many aspects of my life seemed to be causing me anxiety and anger, making me too…
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Fees
Simple, clear pricing.
Sessions run Monday to Wednesday on secure, encrypted Zoom. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies.
Hypnotherapy session
For anxiety, fears and phobias, confidence and self-esteem, sleep, weight loss and more. Includes the personalised recording to listen to between sessions.
Stop smoking and vaping
Includes unlimited free sessions for the following four weeks, plus the personalised recording.
Free audio
Would you like a free hypnotherapy audio?
Enjoy a 25-minute hypnotherapy audio to help you relax and switch off. Leave your email and you can listen straight away.
Registration
Registered, insured and accredited.



I follow the GHSC code of ethics, hold professional insurance with Balens and am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ZB654528).
Questions and answers
Your questions about stop smoking hypnotherapy, answered.
Why is vaping so hard to stop?
Vaping is hard to stop because you can do it anywhere, at any time. A cigarette has a clear end and a vape does not, so many people take a puff every few minutes, at their desk, in the car and in bed. Clients often say they pick it up without thinking. Hypnotherapy changes that automatic habit.
Who does stop smoking hypnotherapy help?
Stop smoking hypnotherapy helps adults who smoke cigarettes or roll-ups, vape, or switch between the two. I work with heavy smokers, social smokers, people who swapped cigarettes for a vape and now want to stop both, and people who have stopped before and started again.
How does stop smoking hypnotherapy work?
Stop smoking hypnotherapy works by combining a conversation about your smoking or vaping with hypnosis, in which your subconscious mind learns a new response to the times you usually smoke or vape. For the following four weeks you can have unlimited free sessions whenever you want extra support, and you listen to the personalised recording to stay on track.
What is the science behind hypnotherapy for stopping smoking and vaping?
The science behind hypnotherapy for stopping smoking and vaping is evidence-based neuroscience, in particular neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to form new neural pathways and change existing ones throughout life. Every time you repeat a thought or reaction, the pathway behind it gets stronger. Hypnotherapy, together with modern principles from psychotherapy and NLP, helps your brain build new pathways that support life as a non-smoker, and listening to the personalised recording strengthens them every day.
Can hypnotherapy help me quit vaping?
Yes, hypnotherapy helps people quit vaping in the same way it helps with cigarettes, by changing the habit and the beliefs behind it. I have helped people stop smoking since 2003 and now see many clients who want to stop vaping.
Can hypnosis help with cravings?
Yes, hypnosis helps you stay calm when you get a craving, so it passes quickly. I also give you simple techniques to use at that moment, and the personalised recording reinforces them every day.
How much does stop smoking hypnotherapy cost?
You can find the fees for stop smoking hypnotherapy on my pricing page. This includes your session and unlimited free sessions for the following four weeks.
Is hypnotherapy for smoking backed by research?
Yes, hypnotherapy for smoking is backed by research. A large meta-analysis by Viswesvaran and Schmidt, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, compared more than 600 studies of stop smoking methods and found hypnosis among the most effective.
Where can I find a stop smoking hypnotherapist in Lewisham?
You can find a stop smoking hypnotherapist in Lewisham at the Lewisham Hypnotherapy Practice. I'm Susannah Saunders, a stop smoking hypnotherapist who lives in Lewisham and works online with clients in Brockley, Blackheath, Hither Green, New Cross, Deptford, Honor Oak Park, Greenwich and throughout South East London.
Is stop smoking hypnotherapy confidential?
Yes, stop smoking hypnotherapy with me is confidential. Sessions are on secure, encrypted Zoom and the practice is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office.
How do I book stop smoking hypnotherapy?
To book stop smoking hypnotherapy, call me on 07973 896907 or send a message through the contact page. I'll reply personally and arrange a time that suits you.
FAQs
More questions people ask.
What is included in the stop smoking programme?
The programme includes your stop smoking or vaping session, unlimited free sessions for the following four weeks, and the personalised recording to listen to every day.
Can hypnotherapy help me stop smoking roll-ups?
Yes, hypnotherapy can help you stop smoking roll-ups. Hypnotherapy works in the same way for roll-ups as for cigarettes, by changing the habit and the beliefs behind it.
Can hypnotherapy help me quit nicotine pouches?
Yes, hypnotherapy can help you quit nicotine pouches. Many people move from cigarettes or vapes to nicotine pouches. Hypnotherapy helps you stop nicotine in any form.
Can hypnotherapy help me quit if I only smoke socially?
Yes, hypnotherapy can help you quit if you only smoke socially. Social smoking is often tied to drinking and nights out. Hypnotherapy helps you enjoy socialising as a non-smoker.
Can hypnotherapy help me quit if I smoke when I drink?
Yes, hypnotherapy can help you quit if you smoke when you drink. I work on the link between drinking and smoking, so you can have a drink and feel happy as a non-smoker.
Can hypnotherapy help me stop vaping if I vape all day?
Yes, hypnotherapy can help you stop vaping if you vape all day. Heavy vaping is one of the most common reasons people come to me. Hypnotherapy changes the automatic habit of reaching for your vape.
What about nicotine withdrawal?
Physical withdrawal from nicotine usually passes within a few weeks. Hypnotherapy helps you stay calm during that time, and the free sessions and personalised recording give you support while it passes.
Will I put on weight when I stop smoking?
Some people find their appetite changes when they stop, so I include suggestions for eating well and handling cravings calmly, so you feel in control of food as well as smoking.
Do I need to cut down before my session?
You can smoke or vape as usual until your session.
Can hypnotherapy help if I have tried to stop before?
Yes, hypnotherapy can help if you have tried to stop before. Most of my clients have tried to stop before. Hypnotherapy works on the habit and beliefs that brought them back to smoking or vaping.
Can I stop smoking and vaping at the same time?
Yes, you can stop smoking and vaping at the same time. Many clients smoke and vape, and I help you stop both together.
What should I do if I get a craving after my session?
Use the techniques I teach you, listen to the personalised recording and book one of your free sessions if you would like extra support.
How much money will I save when I stop smoking?
Most smokers and regular vapers save hundreds or even thousands of pounds a year.
What are the benefits of stopping smoking?
People who stop smoking usually notice easier breathing, better taste and smell, more energy, clearer skin and more money in their pocket within weeks.
What is stop smoking hypnosis?
Stop smoking hypnosis means using hypnosis, a relaxed and focused state, to change your response to smoking in the subconscious mind. In my programme it is combined with the free follow-on sessions and the personalised recording.
Can hypnotherapy help me stop smoking before a big event?
Yes, hypnotherapy can help you stop smoking before a big event. Many clients stop before a wedding, a new baby, a new job or a new year. Booking your session ahead of the date gives you time to use your free sessions.
Why choose me to stop smoking?
I have helped people stop smoking since 2003. I have a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, five hypnotherapy qualifications and CNHC registration, and my clients' video testimonials are on the Praise page.
How many sessions do I need to stop smoking?
You need one stop smoking or vaping session to start the programme. For the following four weeks you can book unlimited free sessions whenever you would like extra support.
Will I be in control during hypnosis?
Yes, you are in control the whole time you are in hypnosis. Hypnosis feels like being deeply relaxed and absorbed, like being lost in a good book. You can hear everything and open your eyes whenever you want.
What does hypnosis feel like?
Most people say hypnosis feels like deep relaxation. Your body feels heavy and comfortable, your mind is calm and focused, and time often seems to pass quickly.
What do I need for an online stop smoking hypnotherapy session?
You need a laptop, tablet or phone with Zoom, a pair of headphones and a quiet room where you will be undisturbed. A comfortable chair, or a bed to lie on, is ideal.
Is online stop smoking hypnotherapy secure?
Yes, online stop smoking hypnotherapy with me is secure. Sessions take place on Zoom, which is encrypted, and the practice is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ZB654528), so your information is handled securely and confidentially.
What is the personalised recording?
The personalised recording is a hypnosis audio that I make for you, based on what you want to achieve. You listen to it between sessions, ideally every day, to reinforce the work you do together.
Do I have to talk about my past?
You only share what you are comfortable sharing. Some techniques, such as Curative™ hypnotherapy, explore where a problem started, and much of that work happens in hypnosis. I always work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Can I have stop smoking hypnotherapy if I live outside Lewisham?
Yes, you can have stop smoking hypnotherapy wherever you live. Because sessions are online, I work with clients across London and the rest of the UK, as well as in Lewisham and South East London.
When are appointments available?
Appointments run Monday to Wednesday. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies.
Are you a registered hypnotherapist?
Yes, I am a registered hypnotherapist. I am registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC10269) and the General Hypnotherapy Register (3034), I hold the Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (SQHP), I follow the GHSC code of ethics and I'm insured with Balens.
Will I remember my hypnotherapy session?
Yes, most people remember their hypnotherapy session. Some parts may feel dreamy, in the same way you remember a daydream, which is a normal part of relaxing deeply.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Yes, hypnotherapy is safe. Hypnosis is a natural state of focused relaxation that people go into every day, for example when absorbed in a film. I'm a qualified, registered and insured Senior Clinical Hypnotherapist with over 20 years' experience.
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