Online Hypnotherapy for Addictions & Compulsions
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Why Do I Keep Doing This When I Know It’s Harming Me?
The gap between knowing something’s bad for you and actually stopping feels impossible because addiction and compulsion don’t operate at the logical level. Your conscious mind sees the damage clearly – health problems, wasted money, broken promises, shame. But the compulsive behaviour is driven by subconscious patterns: stress relief, emotional numbing, learned associations, or deeper needs you’re trying to meet. Hypnotherapy works at that subconscious level where the actual drivers live.
Can Hypnotherapy Really Break Addictions?
Hypnotherapy won’t magically erase cravings overnight, but it can significantly reduce their intensity and help you respond differently when they arise. It works by changing your subconscious associations – so cigarettes stop feeling like stress relief, or food stops being your primary emotional comfort. Many people find the compulsive pull weakens considerably, making willpower actually effective instead of constantly exhausting.
What’s the Difference Between Addiction and Compulsion?
Addiction typically involves substance dependence – alcohol, nicotine, drugs – where your body has adapted and withdrawal is physical. Compulsion is the behavioural drive – gambling, shopping, eating patterns, checking behaviours – where the dependency is psychological rather than chemical. Hypnotherapy addresses both, though the approach differs slightly. Either way, the subconscious patterns keeping you stuck are the target.
Will I Have to Go Cold Turkey?
That depends entirely on what you’re addressing and what feels manageable for you. Some people prefer a gradual reduction approach, others want to quit completely. Hypnotherapy supports either path by reducing cravings, strengthening resolve, and addressing the underlying needs driving the behaviour. Your therapist works with your goals, not a one-size-fits-all protocol. Please consult a doctor if you are unsure whether it’s safe to quit immediately.
Philip Western
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
I’ve trained under some of the most renowned hypnotherapists in the world and continually expand my skills to deliver the best results for my clients.
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