Do you find it difficult to stop smoking? Does the mere thought of quitting the weed fill you with panic? Do you have the intention to stop but somehow never quite get around to it? Or are you a serial ex-smoker? Do you simply wish you had never started?
Some of you may be straining at the leash to quit others may be a little more apprehensive about trying. Wherever you are in your experience we can offer you a new unique package to quit the habit for life NOW.
The package is a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acupuncture to provide you with the ultimate environment to succeed in your quest for a new smoke-free life.
In our opinion, this is the best integrated approach to kick the habit.
The package is tailor made to your INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.
What is it good for?
Guaranteed to give you the tools necessary for success; A thorough approach; Become a non-smoker easily; Effective for the heavy smoker; A special combination; Drug free or usable with other means; Introduction to a new way of life; Significant improvement in general health.
What happens in a consultation?
CBT is a clinically proven approach to stopping smoking and is recommended for this by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). CBT provides you with the tools you need to change your thinking and thus your behaviour - challenging negative thought patterns, visualising positive outcomes, building motivation, setting achievable goals, committing to change, and getting support to stay the course and maintain your healthy life style.
Acupuncture works in harmony with the CBT and addresses the physical withdrawal symptoms of smoking, as well as improving general health and any additional stress you may be experiencing at this time.
The treatment usually involves body and ear acupuncture. Acupuncture works by releasing endorphins into the system and balancing energy. These naturally occurring hormones have a strong relaxing and calming effect. The whole of the body is reflected on the ear, and by stimulating specific sites it has been shown to reduce addictions (cravings).
After the treatment seeds are located on the ear. Pressing these will help to overcome times of acute craving whilst having them there lessens craving generally. It’s been described as 'a bit like pressing a magic button and the cravings simply go away'
The package takes a thorough approach to stopping smoking. There are five sessions in total – 3 CBT and 2 acupuncture. Each one is tailor made to your needs:
• The first, one hour, CBT session is an initial assessment to explore when, where, how and why you smoke, and to prepare you for stopping. You’re given a list of preparatory changes to make before the next session, and a relaxation tape to listen to for stress reduction and motivation.
• The second, 30 minute, CBT session checks your preparations and builds your commitment to quit smoking forever at the end of that session.
• The first 30 minute acupuncture session assesses your current state of health and strengthens the changes you’ve already made. Your answers to several additional questions. together with tongue and pulse diagnosis, provide a clear picture of your wellness from an energetic perspective. The best treatment is chosen to promote your relaxation and recovery to full health.
• The third, 30 minute, CBT session checks your transition to being a non-smoker, and equips you to manage any temptations to relapse.
• The second 30 minute acupuncture session invigorates you, promotes further relaxation and recovery, and brings the main treatment to a close.
• In addition, you can choose to book an additional 30 minute CBT session together with an additional 30 minute acupuncture session at 4 weeks. There is an additional cost of £100. This is recommended to help you manage changes to your life, and to remain a non-smoker when you have “let your guard down”.
Preparation and Requirements
None required.