Your questions, answered.

Hypnotherapy is a guided form of therapy that uses hypnosis — a natural state of focused, relaxed attention — to create positive change in the way you think, feel and behave. For smoking, it works directly with the subconscious mind, where the habit truly lives.

It reaches the subconscious mind, where your smoking triggers and associations are stored, and gently reprograms them. Instead of fighting cravings with willpower, you stop generating them in the first place.

Most people describe it as deeply relaxing and calm — much like being absorbed in a good film or daydream. You remain aware throughout and often feel lighter and clearer afterward.

Yes. Hypnosis is a recognised psychological state with measurable changes in brain activity. Smoking is a conditioned behaviour, and psychology shows conditioned responses can be unlearned and replaced — which is what hypnotherapy facilitates.

Absolutely. Hypnotherapy is safe, natural and non-invasive, with no drugs and no side effects. The state of hypnosis is something your mind enters spontaneously every day.

No. Hypnosis is not mind control. You stay fully conscious and aware, you cannot be made to act against your values, and you can open your eyes and end the session whenever you wish.

No. This is a myth. Hypnosis is simply a relaxed, focused state. You can come out of it at any moment, just as you naturally surface from a daydream.

There are no harmful side effects. Because it is completely natural and drug-free, hypnotherapy avoids the side effects associated with nicotine-replacement products or medications.

Hypnotherapy is gentle and widely suitable, but if you have a significant medical or psychological condition, simply mention it during your consultation so your programme can be tailored appropriately.

Most people quit within 3 to 5+ sessions. The exact number depends on your smoking history and how deeply rooted the habit is, which Vibha assesses during your first consultation.

Sessions typically last between 60 and 90 minutes, leaving plenty of time for both conversation and the hypnotherapy work itself.

No. You don’t need to quit beforehand or change anything. You simply need to arrive with a genuine willingness to stop and an open mind.

Come rested, keep caffeine moderate on the day, reflect on your reasons for quitting, and bring an open, relaxed attitude. There’s nothing difficult to prepare — relaxing is the whole point.

The first session focuses on conversation — understanding your smoking history, your triggers and your motivation. From this, Vibha designs a hypnotherapy plan tailored entirely to you.

Yes. Most people remember their sessions clearly. Hypnosis feels like calm, focused awareness, not unconsciousness.

That’s completely normal, and you don’t need to “believe” in it for it to work. Many of Vibha’s most successful clients began as sceptics. An open mind is all that’s needed.

For many people, yes — often when nothing else has. It works because it addresses the subconscious habit rather than just the chemical craving. The key ingredient is a genuine desire to quit.

Many people feel a shift after the very first session, with the desire to smoke noticeably reduced. Full freedom typically arrives over the course of the programme.

Because hypnotherapy changes the habit at its root and includes behavioural reinforcement, results are designed to be permanent rather than a temporary pause.

Previous failures usually mean the psychological habit was never addressed — only the chemical side. Hypnotherapy targets exactly that missing piece, which is why it so often succeeds where other methods didn’t.

Yes. People who have smoked for decades have successfully quit through hypnotherapy. Deeply ingrained patterns may simply take a little more work to reshape.

Almost everyone can enter a therapeutic state of hypnosis, particularly with a willing, relaxed mindset. The ability to focus and imagine actually helps.

Not necessarily. Hypnotherapy can include suggestions that support healthy habits and reduce the urge to replace cigarettes with food, helping you avoid the weight gain some people fear.

Relapses are uncommon when the underlying triggers have been addressed, but if old patterns resurface, reinforcement techniques and a follow-up session can quickly restore your progress.

The cost depends on the number of sessions in your personalised programme. Exact details are discussed during your initial consultation, so you always know what to expect.

Completely. Everything you share is private and treated with the utmost discretion, in a judgement-free, supportive environment.

Please ask about online availability when you get in touch. Many aspects of hypnotherapy can be conducted remotely depending on your needs.

You can book by calling +91 93261 15588, emailing hypnotherapy28@gmail.com, or using the contact form on this website. Vibha’s team will respond promptly.