A calm, practical plan to change the habit for good. We’ll target triggers, routines, and identity—so staying smoke‑free feels simpler and more natural.
No lectures. No scare tactics. Just clear steps and steady support. You stay in control the entire time.
Your smoking triggers and daily patterns (coffee, driving, after meals, stress, social)
Craving strategies you can use immediately
Identity shifts that support “I’m a non‑smoker”
Tools for high‑risk moments, slips, and stress spikes
Simple resets for sleep and mood so change holds
No one can guarantee a quit result on a specific date, but we can stack the odds in your favour with a clear process and strong follow‑up.
Step 1: Free 20‑minute call We clarify your goals, answer questions, and outline a plan that fits your life.
Step 2: First session (in‑person or online) We build safety and confidence, map triggers, and install new responses. You’ll leave with clear tools for the first week.
Step 3: Follow‑ups (as needed) 1–2 shorter sessions to strengthen new patterns and refine high‑risk moments.
Note on timelines Many people shift in 1–3 sessions; we’ll design the plan that fits you. Results vary—your pace leads.
Morning routine and first coffee
After meals and driving
Work breaks and social drinks
Stress, anger, or boredom
Being around other smokers
“Just one” logic and slip recovery
7–10: Let’s set your plan.
4–6: No rush—book a call to explore options without pressure.
0–3: Not ready just yet
Yes. You remain awake, aware, and in charge. We go only where you choose.
Many shift in 1–3 sessions. We tailor the plan and follow‑ups to your needs. We don’t believe in simply taking the cigarettes away — that wouldn’t feel compassionate. It’s like a surgeon asking an elderly man to hand over his walking stick and then expecting him to walk unaided. You need the right support in place first.
There's no shame in slipping, slips are data, not failure. We ask that you notice and have an awareness of when the slips took place, so we can work together to dissolve those triggers.
We work together on the smoking triggers, eg. stress, escape, soother, not on the actual smoking, so you no longer feel the need to smoke. If we were to concentrate on the smoking you will most likely swap the smoking for another coping mechanism eg. emotional eating.
Yes. A quiet space with either a desktop, laptop and headphones work well.
Gippsland Counselling & Hypnotherapy
14 McDougal Road, Neerim South VIC 3831
ABN - 99 421 507 448
AACHP Member No. - PCM2003411
AHA Member No. - CM2022969
Service Areas - Neerim South, Drouin, Warragul, West Gippsland & Online