Anti-Smoking

Anti-Smoking: The New Scientist has reported on a recent study by the University of Iowa covering 72,000 smokers/ex-smokers from America and Europe.

It concluded that hypnosis is the most effective way of giving up smoking. "Sadly", reported the New Scientist, "willpower counts for very little". A smoker will have years of information built up in his memory store such as "I am a smoker", "I can't stop smoking", "I have to smoke to alleviate stress", "It gives me confidence". These are subconscious responses when the subconscious has been faultily programmed.

Rationally we know that smoking is actually a major cause of mental and physical stress. We also know that we have much more control than we believe we have. Most of us give up when we go to bed, have an operation, go on aeroplanes, etc., etc. With the help of hypnosis, the subconscious mind can be reprogrammed, thereby enabling us to do whatever we consciously want to do.

Anti-Smoking Therapy is done in one session lasting up to 1½ hours and costs £110.00.

The Therapists:

Claire Brigg
Bsc (hons). DHP. LHS. LCPS. MNCH. (lic). MAPHP

Claire graduated from the University of Plymouth with an Honours degree in Psychology and Sociology. She has furthered her interest in this area with the strong belief that utilising hypno-therapeutic techniques can bring about positlve change and alleviate many problems.

Susan Cassidy
DHP LHS LNCP MNCH(Lic) LAPHP

Susan Cassidy trained at EICH Bristol (Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnosis). She is a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy, the Hypnotherapy Society, the National Council of Psychotherapists, and the Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.

Matthew Dyson
MBA.DHP.ANCP.MNCH(lic.)MAPHP.MHS

Matthew Dyson originally worked in Strategic Planning and Business Consultancy before discovering the tremendous potential of hypnotherapy for changing entrenched behaviours. A strong belief in client-centred therapy, his own experience in stopping smoking and extensive research into the reasons people find difficulty in stopping smoking, give his a head start in this field.

Stephanie Hill
DHP MAPHP MNCH (lic) LHS

Stephanie Hill uses hypnotherapy to help patients in many areas: weight loss, habits, goal achievement, fears and phobias, insomnia, anxiety, depression, stress, confidence, as well as anti-smoking.


David Newton
DHP MNCH MNCP SHS SQHP MAPHP SQHP Sup Hyp

David Newton helps between 300 to 400 smokers at The Clifton Practice each year. About 70% come to the Anti-Smoking Clinic by way of recommendation.



Susan Rodrigues
DHP LHS LNCP MNCH(lic) LAPHP

Along with raising a family, I have a background of Strategic Planning and Procurement within the Telecoms Industry. Having a strong belief in helping people to realise and release their own potential I was involved with company teambuilding and coaching events. About ten years ago I became interested in complementary therapies and hypnotherapy in particular.

I trained with the Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnosis (Bristol), an accredited centre of excellence in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy. Sometimes we all need a helping hand and I am committed to helping people take control of their lives. Through client-centred therapy significant, positive changes can be implemented and maintained.

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