Hypnotherapy for addictive habits in Canberra
Addictive habits don’t usually start as a problem. They often begin as a way to cope with stress, switch off, or get through difficult moments. Over time, those habits can start to feel automatic — even when part of you wants things to change.
When habits start running on autopilot
Habits like smoking, drinking, gambling, or comfort eating can begin to feel like they happen before you’ve even made a decision. They’re often triggered during stress, fatigue, boredom, or emotional discomfort, when your system is looking for quick relief.
This can leave you feeling frustrated or disappointed, especially when you’ve promised yourself “this will be the last time”.
Why willpower alone rarely works
Most people with addictive habits already know what they want to change. The challenge isn’t a lack of insight or discipline — it’s that these habits are reinforced by automatic patterns in the nervous system.
That’s why trying harder, reasoning it through, or relying on motivation alone often leads to short-term success followed by relapse. The response needs to be addressed at a deeper level than the voice in your head.
How hypnosis helps you respond differently to urges
Whether you’re ready to quit smoking, cut back on drinking, or let go of another addictive habit, hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool for change.
Clinical hypnotherapy for addictive habits targets the thoughts and behaviours that are driving your behaviour by:
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Automatically interrupting cravings and desires
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Teaching you heathier coping mechanisms
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Dealing with general anxiety, low mood or stress that may be fuelling the habit
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Collaborating with your GP or other health professionals if your habit includes a chemical or physical dependency
Unlike talk therapy, hypnosis for addictive habits works at a deeper level than the voice in your head , helping your brain adopt more helpful emotional and behavioural responses. Over time, these become your new autopilot — leading to lasting improvement and a greater sense of control.
