Stop Smoking Hypnosis in Heanor

with Sally Race, Clinical Hypnotherapist at Acorn Natural Health Centre

Ready to Stop Smoking for Good?

Stopping smoking is rarely just about nicotine.

For many people it is tied to routine, stress relief, habit loops, emotional triggers, or automatic behaviour that has built up over time.

That is why willpower alone often feels like it only works for so long.

Stop Smoking Hypnosis is designed to work with those underlying patterns, helping you break the cycle at a deeper level so change feels more natural and sustainable.

How Stop Smoking Hypnosis Works

Clinical hypnotherapy uses a deeply relaxed, focused state where the mind becomes more open to change.

In this state, we work with the subconscious habits and associations linked to smoking, helping to reduce cravings, weaken automatic triggers, and support healthier responses.

You remain fully aware and in control throughout the session.

The aim is not to replace one struggle with another. It is to make smoking feel less automatic and less relevant to your day to day life.

What the Session Includes

Your Stop Smoking Hypnosis session is structured and focused, designed to give you practical and psychological support to stop smoking.

It includes:

• a 90 minute clinical hypnotherapy session
• targeted stop smoking hypnosis techniques
• personalised reinforcement strategies
• a hypnosis audio download to support change at home
• tools and techniques to help you stay on track

The audio support is designed to reinforce the changes made in session, helping you stay consistent afterwards.

Extra Support if You Need It

In most cases, one session is enough.

However, if you feel you need additional support, a free one hour top up session is available.

This provides extra reinforcement and helps strengthen the changes already made.

Why Hypnotherapy for Smoking?

Smoking is often less about the cigarette itself and more about what it represents:
• a break
• stress relief
• habit structure
• emotional regulation
• automatic routine

Hypnotherapy works by helping shift these subconscious associations so smoking no longer feels like the default response.

A Focused, Single Session Approach

This is a structured 90 minute programme designed for people who are ready to stop smoking and want a focused, practical approach.

It is clear, direct and built around supporting lasting change rather than ongoing sessions.

Stop Smoking Hypnosis 90 mins- £235

Meet your Practitioner

Sally Race

BSc.(Hons) OT. Dip.C.Hyp. MNCH

Clinical Hypnotherapist

NLP Practitioner

Hello, I’m Sally Race, Clinical Hypnotherapist at Acorn Natural Health Centre in Heanor.

I hold a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and an Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy. I am also a registered member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy, meaning I am fully qualified, insured and committed to high professional standards.

For me, therapy is not just about qualifications. It is about helping people create meaningful, lasting change. Whether that is freedom from anxiety, overcoming panic attacks, improving confidence, addressing IBS symptoms, or achieving sustainable weight loss, my focus is always on helping you move forward in a way that feels realistic and empowering.

Professional Background and Experience

Before moving into full time private practice, I worked for many years within the NHS as a Senior Occupational Therapist. During that time I:

• Delivered stress management groups within a cardiac rehabilitation team

• Supported individuals one to one with anxiety, overthinking and panic attacks

• Taught rehabilitation skills including cognition, perception and neuroplasticity at the University of Derby

• Lectured at Derby College

• Delivered workshops for both NHS and private healthcare professionals

This clinical background gives me a strong understanding of how the brain, nervous system and behaviour interact. It also means my approach to hypnotherapy for anxiety and related conditions is grounded in evidence, not guesswork.

Private Practice Since 2005

I have been working in private practice since 2005, supporting clients across Derbyshire and beyond.

While I use a range of therapeutic approaches, my core methods are:

• Clinical Hypnotherapy

• Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Hypnotherapy and NLP are particularly powerful because they work at a subconscious level, often allowing us to reach the root of anxiety patterns, phobias, trauma responses and unwanted habits more efficiently. CBT and other evidence based approaches are integrated when they will enhance the outcome.

The aim is always the same. To create change that lasts.

Specialist Interests

Some people jokingly call me a bit of a research enthusiast. I take that as a compliment.

I regularly read the latest research on anxiety disorders, panic attacks, weight management, IBS and the science of behaviour change. I attend professional development courses to stay up to date with current evidence and best practice.

When I come across valuable new insights, I often share them on social media and write educational blog posts. You can explore helpful articles and resources on my blog at Derbyshire Hypnotherapy.

Staying informed means my clients benefit from approaches that reflect modern neuroscience and practical psychology.

Choosing the Right Therapist

When considering hypnotherapy for anxiety, weight loss or any personal goal, it is essential to feel comfortable and confident in the therapist you choose.

That is why I offer a free 20 minute initial consultation at Acorn Natural Health Centre in Heanor.

During this consultation we will:

• Clarify what you would like to change

• Discuss how clinical hypnotherapy works

• Explore whether we are the right fit

• Answer any questions you may have

There is no obligation to continue. If I believe another approach or specialist would better meet your needs, I will always say so and can usually signpost you to trusted NHS or private healthcare professionals within my network.

If you are looking for a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist in Heanor, Derbyshire, with extensive NHS experience and a practical, evidence based approach to anxiety and behaviour change, I would be delighted to speak with you.

Change is possible. The first step is simply starting the conversation.

Stop Smoking Hypnosis in Heanor, Derbyshire

Sessions take place at Acorn Natural Health Centre in Heanor, supporting clients from Ilkeston, Ripley, Eastwood, Langley Mill, Nottingham, Derby and surrounding areas.