Folkestone Hypnotherapy

20/08/2026

Is va**ng safer than ci******es? Yes.
Is it completely harmless? No.

Switching from smoking to va**ng is a solid first step away from toxic chemicals, but recent NHS data reminds us that va**ng still comes with real health risks:

● Heart Stress: Ni****ne raises your blood pressure and forces your heart to work overtime.

● Teeth & Gums: The vapour causes severe dry mouth, paving the way for gum issues and bad breath.

● Irritated Lungs: Inhaling heated aerosols often leads to that stubborn, lingering cough.

● The Anxiety Spike: The constant cycle of ni****ne highs and mini-withdrawals actually increases baseline stress.

● The Unknowns: We still don't know the full story on long-term lung damage.

If you used va**ng to get off ci******es, give yourself credit for taking that step! But the real finish line, for both your health and your wallet, is ditching the habit completely.

Ready to break free for good?

You don’t have to white-knuckle it through willpower alone. My stop smoking and va**ng program gives you the tools and support you need to leave the habit behind for good.

📩 Drop me a DM or leave a comment below, and let’s talk about how you can take back control today!

A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns va**ng is a gateway to smoking

01/08/2026

Did you know that Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) affects a majority of people with ADHD?

While it’s incredibly common within the ADHD community, it isn't exclusive to it. Factors like childhood trauma can also play a major role. If you struggle with RSD, you already know how deeply it impacts everyday life.

To avoid the intense pain of perceived rejection, it's common to develop exhausting coping mechanisms, such as:
* Constant people-pleasing
* Heavy masking
* Unrelenting perfectionism

Over time, carrying this weight almost always leads to burnout.
But here is the good news: RSD can be managed. You don't have to navigate it alone.

If you're ready to break the cycle and find healthier ways to cope, I’m here to help. Reach out today:
https://www.folkestone-hypnotherapy.co.uk/

https://www.sciencefocus.com/wellbeing/rsd-rejection-sensitivity-dysphoria

No one likes being rejected, but if you often have an extreme reaction to being turned down, you might have Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria

27/07/2026

Just had a great weekend at the JHA Retreat in Milton Keynes! I spent three days catching up with colleagues, sharing ideas, and learning from these two great guys, Anthony and Freddy Jacquin.

Looking forward to the next get-together. :)

Jacquin Hypnosis Academy

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21/07/2026

How many hypnotherapists does it take to change a lightbulb? 🤔

Just one, but the lightbulb has to genuinely want to change! 💡

All jokes aside, when people contact me about quitting smoking, the biggest question they ask is: "How long is this going to take?"

If you're fed up with the smell, the endless expense, and the hold ci******es have over your life, you want the habit gone yesterday. You definitely don't want to spend months in a therapist's chair.

The truth? Many of my clients successfully walk out as non-smokers after just ONE intensive session.

Trying to quit "cold turkey" purely through willpower is exhausting because it completely ignores the psychological side of the habit. Hypnosis works differently. It communicates directly with your subconscious to break those automatic triggers, meaning you can often quit without the intense cravings or irritability you might be dreading.

My ultimate goal as a therapist is to talk myself out of a job so you don’t need me anymore!

That’s why my Stop Smoking Programme is designed for rapid results. For a one-off investment of £350, you get a 90-minute intensive session, plus a follow-up to fine-tune everything and stack the odds completely in your favour.

When you consider that a 20-a-day habit costs roughly £504 every single month, this programme literally pays for itself in under three weeks. Successfully quitting is the equivalent of giving yourself a £6,042 tax-free pay rise every year! 📈💸

If you are genuinely ready to change (your life, not the lightbulb), let's get it sorted.

Sessions are available face-to-face at my Folkestone office or online via Zoom.

👇 Click the link below to book a free, no-pressure Discovery Chat and let's make sure this is the right fit for you!
https://www.folkestone-hypnotherapy.co.uk/contact-us/

19/07/2026

Worried about going into hypnosis to be made to cluck like a chicken? Don't worry about that. 🐔
But if you're obsessed with chickens, and even if you're not, give this rubber chicken induction a try, a completely cluck-free way to relax, flood your brain with serotonin and dopamine, and put a huge smile on your face! 😁

16/07/2026

Life easily gets stressful and hectic, doesn't it? Take about a minute with me for a quick reset to help you find your own serenity. In this short video, I will guide you to drop your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and let a warm wave of relaxation wash away any stress you are holding onto. Remember, in this moment, there is nowhere else you need to be—you are safe, and you are grounded. Save this video for your next stressful moment, and follow me for more tips and techniques about hypnosis and calm relaxation!

15/07/2026

Here is why quitting smoking is not all about ni****ne, but more about habits.
If you're struggling with that old habit, just contact me to help you become free of smoking or va**ng.

02/07/2026

Looking forward to presenting my talk at the UK Hypnosis Convention on Friday 13th 2026 (I'm not superstitious; it brings bad luck), mixing martial arts and mental health.
If you want to attend, you can get 10% off your ticket by using the code "christophec".
https://ukhypnosisconvention.co.uk/

11/06/2026

If you used va**ng to quit smoking, you did it to protect your health. But a new study of 4.5 million people shows that switching to v**es might actually curb the cancer benefits of quitting in the first place.
​It’s a frustrating trap. You try to do the right thing, only to end up stuck on a new habit.
​Real freedom means not needing either. If you’re ready to finally let go of the v**e or the ci******es for good, let's talk.

Switching from ci******es to va**ng may curb some of the cancer benefits of quitting, according to a study of more than 4.5 million people.