Hypnotherapy Directory has often highlighted the benefits of hypnosis for those trying to quit smoking, but often it is encouraging to hear a positive personal account as opposed to a list of facts and figures. This week in the Independent, journalist and cigarette devote Charlotte Philby decided to test the treatment for herself, with interesting read more »

Across the pond, the people behind the stop-smoking website Stop Smoking Tip are committed to providing determined smokers with a quitting alternative that works by offering two free full-length hypnosis sessions to anyone who visits the site.
The free hypnosis sessions have been created by certified hypnotherapists and are designed to send listeners into a read more »

Across the pond America are celebrating… well not exactly celebrating, but they are in the midst of their Great American Smokeout 2009, an annual event which encourages Americans to stop smoking tobacco. In a bid to support those on the path to smokefree life, lets have a look at how hypnotherapy can aid the quitting read more »

One of Britain’s favourite royal’s is receiving hypnotherapy in a bid to help him give up his addiction to cigarettes.
Prince Harry, was reported to have smoked up to 20 cigarettes a day whilst his stress levels peaked throughout his Royal Air Force and Helicopter Training Course, reported geo.tv.
Many previous attempts to give up have failed read more »

It is motivation that helps us get through some of the most difficult times. It is necessary not only for mundane everyday activities such as getting out of bed in the morning but also for numerous other tasks in life.  It could be that you find yourself lacking the drive in anything from motivating yourself read more »

An article on the UKMedix News website highlights two more Hollywood A-listers turning to hypnotherapy to help overcoming a smoking addiction.
Scarlett Johansson and Katherine Heigl are both smokers, and both are facing pressure from their husbands to quit smoking for the good of their health.
It’s thought that Scarlett Johansson’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, has asked her read more »

A pub in Wiltshire, rumoured to be where the first tobacco was smoked in England, is running and anti smoking course, reports the Press Association.
Sir Walter Raleigh is thought to have been the first person to smoke tobacco in the UK, and is thought to have done so just two fields away from where the read more »

An article over at Get Bracknell highlights how more people are turning to hypnotherapy to help cure their addictions.
Particuarly during such tough economic times, smokers in particular are trying to kick the habit in order to save money.
Chris Carter, 56, realised he needed to keep up smoking cigars after a 35 year habit for the read more »

A woman has been describing how hypnotherapy has helped her to give up smoking after more than 20 years, reports The Sun.
Sarah Fennell is using hypnotherapy along with her own determination to help cure her cravings for nicotine and kick the habit for good.
After one session Sarah Fennell said she already felt the cravings diminishing, read more »

Take That star Mark Owen is apparently having intensive hypnotherapy to help him quit smoking. The star has revealed he’s desperate to give up smoking before the birth of his second child next month.
He explained recently: “I was on 15 a day, more when I was working. The first two days were the hardest; I read more »