What happens to your body when you stop smoking?

Published on 4th September 2019
Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy Morden, Wimbledon, Surrey, London

Today I had a new client who came to me for Hypnotherapy to Stop Smoking (this is not unusual as I help people to give up smoking every week). What I found very satisfying was that she had been referred to me by another mother who I had done Smoking Cessation Hypnotherapy with over 7 years ago.

In my stop smoking hypnotherapy sessions I explain to the client what hypnotherapy is and how it works. That they remain in complete control of themselves, are able to remember the session, that I offer them a free booster session if they ever require it and that they must still use their own will power and determination to stop smoking. 

When I am helping my clients to stop smoking I always go through the benefits of being a non-smoker what they will feel and experience:

20 Minutes after you last cigarette: Your pulse and blood pressure returns to normal. Circulation improves – especially in your hands and feet.

8 Hours after your last cigarette: Your blood oxygen levels return to normal and your chance of having a heart attack falls.

24 Hours after your last cigarette: Carbon monoxide leaves your body. Your lungs start to clear out mucus and debris.

48 Hours after your last cigarette: Congratulations your body is now nicotine free. Your sense of taste and smell will improve.

72 Hours after your last cigarette: Your breathing is easier. You have more energy.

2-12 Weeks after your last cigarette: Circulation is now improved throughout your body. It’s easier for you to walk and exercise now.

3-9 Months after your last cigarette: Your lung efficiency is up by 5-10 per cent. Breathing problems are fading away. Say goodbye to coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing.

5 Years after your last cigarette: You now have only half the chance of getting a heart attack compared to a smoker.

10 Years after your last cigarette: The chance of you getting lung cancer is now half that of a smoker. Your chance of having a heart attack is now the same as someone who’s never smoked. NHS.UK

I have been helping people to stop smoking with hypnotherapy since September 2007 and the thought that some of my clients have stopped smoking for 7 years, 10 years or even 12 years is amazing, incredibly satisfying and rewarding to me.

If you want to stop smoking then hypnotherapy can really help you. I stopped smoking with the help of hypnotherapy over 30 years ago.

Stop Smoking with Hypnotherapy in Surrey and London

Why I Am Passionate About Smoking Cessation Hypnotherapy (Even
If Other Therapists Think It’s “Boring”)

When I tell fellow hypnotherapists that a large part of my practice is dedicated to helping people quit smoking, I often get a surprising reaction. Some are shocked.

They tell me it must be “boring” or “same old, same old.”

But to me, there is nothing boring about supporting and witnessing clients make life long changes in their lives .

Every time a client walks out of my clinic as a non-smoker, their health, well-being and future instantly change. Knowing that my work might give someone years of extra life with their loved ones makes this one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.

My Personal Journey: 30+ Years Smoke-Free

My passion for this work isn’t just professional—it’s deeply personal. Over 30 years ago, I sat in a hypnotherapist’s chair as a smoker. In just a single session, I stopped smoking completely.

That pivotal moment was my introduction to the incredible power of hypnotherapy, and it is the exact reason I eventually trained to become a qualified hypnotherapist myself back in September 2007. I know first-hand that it works because I lived it.

Hypnotherapy: What Actually Happens?

Many people are hesitant and scared to try hypnosis because of how it is portrayed on television. I always take the time to explain exactly how the process works to my clients so they feel completely safe and comfortable.

  • You remain in control: You are always awake, alert of your surroundings, and aware of my suggestions. You cannot be made to do anything against your will.
  • Accessing the unconscious mind: By guiding you into a light, relaxing hypnotic state, we can bypass the conscious critical mind.
  • Rewriting the habit: Once we access the sub-conscious mind, we can work to completely remove the smoking habit-behaviour.

During the session, your mind absorbs the powerful suggestions to “become a non-smoker now and forever, and to never smoke again.”

Real Results: From Heavy Smoker to Cravings-Free

If you are wondering if it can work for you, take comfort in the experiences of those who have been in your shoes. One of my recent clients shared this about their session:

“I have been smoke-free for over two months and haven’t experienced any cravings at all, despite having been a heavy smoker throughout my adult life. Adrian is highly competent and skilled… I felt completely comfortable discussing my triggers and always felt listened to, understood, and supported throughout the process.” A client that was seen 2026

Take Your First Step To Becoming a Non-Smoker

Quitting smoking is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your health, your family, and your wallet. If you are ready to break free from the habit for good, let’s work together to make it happen.

If you would like some more information about Stopping Smoking with Hypnotherapy, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Adrian Sonnex

Hypnotherapist since September 2007

Written by Adrian Sonnex

I own and run wellbeinghypnotherapy.org.uk. I am a Mindfulness-based Teacher / Therapist & Hypnotherapist covering London & Surrey.

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