11/03/2026
If quitting smoking is on your mind, hypnosis is sometimes explored as a way to rehearse coping with urges and triggers. A 2019 Cochrane review found no clear evidence that hypnotherapy improves quit rates over other behavioral support or no treatment, so it should not replace evidence-based cessation care (https://www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD001008_does-hypnotherapy-help-people-who-are-trying-stop-smoking). If you’re considering it, discuss a support plan with a qualified clinician and use proven quit resources alongside any complementary approach. What support helps you through a difficult habit change?