If you have tried to quit more than once, another attempt can feel discouraging. A useful next step is to examine what each attempt addressed and what kept bringing you back: a craving, a routine, a stressful situation or the belief that you could not cope without smoking.
Different approaches address different parts of the problem
Smoking involves physical nicotine dependence and learned behavioural patterns. Medical treatments and other quit-support approaches may help some people; suitability and medical decisions belong with a qualified health professional. The right support depends on your needs and previous experience.
What our work focuses on
Habits and cues
Identify the coffee, meal, drive or feeling that starts the automatic reach.
Expectations and beliefs
Explore what smoking seems to give you, and practise a believable alternative to thoughts such as “I need it to relax”.
Following through
Rehearse a practical response and review what happens in daily life.
Use your previous experience
Bring the situations in which earlier attempts became difficult. The goal is to build a plan for those moments, rather than repeat a decision that never reached the routine. Read our practical quit guide and explanation of the approach and research.
Through our quit-smoking service, Wendy can discuss whether individual habit and mindset work fits your goals. Book a free consultation to ask about the process. Outcomes vary; there is no universal guarantee.