How does Cognitive Pattern Reprogramming fit with quitting smoking?

It is designed to help you recognise and interrupt automatic patterns behind the urge to smoke. Individual experiences vary, and it is not a stop-smoking treatment.

Can it support people who have smoked for a long time?

It may support people whether they have smoked for a few years or several decades. It is designed to help you recognise and interrupt habitual patterns, and individual experiences vary.

Is Cognitive Pattern Reprogramming hypnosis?

Clinical Hypnosis is one of the approaches it draws on, alongside Strategic Psychotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. While listening, you remain aware and in control, able to hear what is being said and respond if you choose.

Will I be unconscious or “asleep” during the session?

No. While listening, you remain aware and in control, able to hear what is being said and respond if you choose. Do not listen while driving or operating machinery.

How many sessions will I need?

There is no set number. The sessions are designed to be repeated, and there is no fixed timeframe. People respond differently.

Does it replace nicotine patches, medication or other quit-smoking support?

No. It is designed to sit alongside medical or behavioural support, and it does not replace it. Do not stop or change any treatment without talking to your doctor. Quitline (13 7848) and your GP are free starting points for quit support.

Can it help with withdrawal symptoms?

It does not treat withdrawal. Some people may feel calmer while listening, but speak with your doctor about managing withdrawal symptoms.

What happens during a session?

You listen privately to a recorded session created by Rob Edmonds. Each session is built around a specific recurring pattern, in this case the pattern around reaching for a cigarette or vape. While listening, you remain aware and in control, able to hear what is being said and respond if you choose.

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Q: Can this help with stress-related smoking?

Many people smoke to cope with stress or emotional overload. Cognitive Pattern Reprogramming is designed to help you recognise and interrupt those patterns, and individual experiences vary.

The Smoking and Vaping Cycle

Smoking or vaping often starts as a response to stress, habit or comfort, but over time it can become a loop of cravings, guilt and dependence. Cognitive Pattern Reprogramming is designed to help you recognise and interrupt that cycle and develop different ways of responding to stress and triggers.

Responding Differently to Urges

Willpower is not the only tool. Cognitive Pattern Reprogramming is designed to help you recognise the patterns behind the urge to smoke or vape and practise different responses. Individual experiences vary, and it is not a stop-smoking treatment.

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Sample Cognitive Pattern Reprogramming Audio

Listen to the full 10 minute Calm Reset, guided by Rob Edmonds.
Hear how Cognitive Pattern Reprogramming is delivered as guided audio, drawing on Clinical Hypnosis, Strategic Psychotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
It is designed to support relaxation. Do not listen while driving or operating machinery.

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When a Cigarette or Vape Feels Like the Answer?

Stressful day? The Habit says, Light Up.

Feeling Anxious? The vape feels like comfort.

Bored? A cigarette fills the silence.

With Friends? Smoking or vaping feels social.

What to Expect from the Guided Audio Sessions

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m done with smoking,” only to find yourself lighting up again despite your best intentions, you’re not alone. When willpower isn’t enough and the cycle keeps repeating, some people look for support with the patterns behind the habit. Cognitive Pattern Reprogramming is designed to help you recognise and interrupt those patterns, including emotional triggers and stress-driven behaviour. It is not a stop-smoking treatment, and individual experiences vary. For free quit support, Quitline (13 7848) and your GP are good starting points.

Why Can’t I Just Quit?

Finding it hard to quit is not a character flaw.

Smoking or vaping often starts as a response to stress, boredom or social situations. Over time, it can become more than a habit, an automatic pattern.

Cognitive Pattern Reprogramming is designed to help you recognise and interrupt these patterns and develop more useful responses to life’s challenges.

You may have tried to quit before, and it is okay if it did not work. Willpower is not the only factor.

The aim is to build more useful ways of thinking and responding.

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I’ve Tried Everything?

Cognitive Pattern Reprogramming is designed to help you recognise and interrupt unhelpful patterns around emotional triggers. Individual experiences vary.

Not Sure It Is for You?

People respond differently, and there is no fixed timeframe. The sessions are designed to be repeated. You can try one session free for 7 nights, with no credit card.

Smoking and Vaping Support

The Smoking and Vaping Cycle

Responding Differently to Urges

Sample Cognitive Pattern Reprogramming Audio

When a Cigarette or Vape Feels Like the Answer?

What to Expect from the Guided Audio Sessions

Why Can’t I Just Quit?

I’ve Tried Everything?

Not Sure It Is for You?

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