Smoking cessation: Information, tips and help in Berlin & online
Hypnotherapy and Hypnobalancing™ in Berlin-CharlottenburgFrequently asked question
What does smoking cessation mean?
Smoking cessation is the process of stopping tobacco use. Today, it may also involve forms of delivery other than cigarettes and tobacco.
How long does nicotine withdrawal take?
Nicotine withdrawal symptoms usually begin a few hours after the last cigarette. They are usually most severe during the first week. For most people, nicotine withdrawal symptoms subside and are gone after about 2 to 4 weeks. Thanks to Hypnobalancing™, patients typically report few, if any, uncomfortable symptoms.
How does nicotine withdrawal feels like?
Without assistance, quitters report that the most common negative feelings associated with quitting are feelings of anger, frustration, and irritability. These negative feelings peak within 1 week of quitting and can last 2 to 4 weeks. When using Hypnobalancing™, significantly reduced or even no withdrawal symptoms are reported.
Why is smoking cessation so important?
Smoking cessation reduces the risk of many negative health effects, including reduced reproductive capacity, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cancer.
Smoking cessation with Hypnobalancing™ in Berlin
Is it possible to quit smoking using hypnotherapy? Is this question playing on your mind? Read the article and find the answer. Discover the effective step-by-step process of smoking cessation session with Hypnobalancing™ in Berlin.
Smoking cessation with hypnosis
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Mark Twain
Overview
- How about letting go of your smoking habit?
- Are you ready for the next step?
- Hypnosis and the Way to be Free from Tobacco
- The effectiveness of hypnosis to give up smoking
- Advantages of Hypnobalancing™
- The process, Duration, and Price
- Your therapist
- What does hypnotherapy for smoking cessation cost?
- Appointment booking
- You are not in Berlin or prefer an alternative to sessions in my practice?
- Preparing for your first session
- The first session
- Self-hypnosis
- Just ask me personally
Hypnosis and the way to be free from tobacco
You think about quit smoking and wonder how hypnosis can support you?
Let me tell you that after years of helping people to quit smoking, I have been told later by former clients that they benefited – not only directly from the cessation – but additionally from regaining trust in themselves.
Are you ready for the next step?
Are you ready to stop smoking and want to take hypnotherapy with Hypnobalancing ™?
Then you can arrange an appointment immediately. Otherwise, you will find more information here to help you make the decision.
The effectiveness of hypnosis to give up smoking
Depending on which research you read, there are different success rates mentioned when hypnosis is used to quit smoking. But this is not the relevant point because every hypnotherapist is different.
The three-phase process mentioned below relies completely on the integrity of the client’s decision to cease. Hypnosis is a very effective way to make it much easier to reach this goal. It supports your process by opening the doors – and it’s you who must go through.
My observations indicate that the success rate is comparable with other methods when there is only a single session. The developed three-phase process, with an average of three sessions, allows considerably higher success rates with more than 8 of 10 remaining non-smokers after a year.
Many of my clients have already made several attempts with different methods. Use the experiences from the earlier experiments and learn from the partial successes. This will make it easier for you to finally get rid of smoking.
Let us work together to find out what you really need to do to help you achieve your goals with proven weaning methods. Hypnotherapy with Hypnobalancing™ strengthens your will!
Advantages of Hypnobalancing™
Everyone knows that smoking is a potentially deadly behavior. What most people don’t realize is that smoking is both a habit and an addiction, and both aspects must be addressed for optimal success.
By reprogramming your subconscious mind, you will be able to remove your nicotine cravings and re-associate your habitual behavior. Many people succeed with little or no withdrawal symptoms. Customized to your specific needs, this program will give you the tools to eliminate this life-threatening addiction.
Hypnotherapy and the trance state offer a better base for many therapeutic techniques. Trance is a very natural state that I regarded as most effective for smoking cessation.
Many people who come to hypnosis to give up smoking have already tried before to quit, but didn’t reach the goal. That means that there are aspects that have not been addressed in prior attempts.
It is in the three-phase process that these issues are accessed and resolved in order to succeed.
The process, duration, and price
The price is the same as for every session. The process with Hypnobalancing™ consists of three phases. There is usually one session for each phase. The first meeting last 90 minutes, and the subsequent meetings 60 minutes.
1st phase:
Analysis of the influencing factors and resources, as well as practical assistance and preparation for your day X, the day of the cessation.
We look at your previous smoking habits, your needs, and intentions associated with smoking. Step by step and with a focus on getting rid of the cigarette, you develop your own new ways and perspectives.
2nd phase:
We prepare you for letting go of old habits.
Smokers who have their first smoke within 15 minutes after waking up sometimes need an extra session for that phase to learn the methods of EDxTM™.
3rd phase:
The hypnosis session for the official farewell to the cigarette. You will be prepared at different levels to enjoy your life smoke-free.
Well-prepared and in harmony with yourself, you say goodbye to smoking, welcome, and enjoy the regained freedom. Another aim of this step is to stabilize what has been reached and to prevent you from falling back to old patterns.
How about letting go of your smoking habit?
You will see some results of quit smoking immediately.
Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette your blood pressure, pulse, body temperature of hands and feet drop to normal. Studies prove that the heart begins to heal as soon as a smoker quits smoking.
Within a very short time, the heart will begin to relax as the blood begins to thin and arteries start to heal.
After a year, the chances of heart disease drop by 50 percent. Within three years, the chances are almost equal to someone who has never smoked.
Meet Your Therapist
Specialized Care for Anxiety and Fear
With over 20 years of experience, I have focused my practice on helping individuals overcome fears and anxiety disorders. Each week, I dedicate approximately 20 hours to empowering clients to break free from their limitations and achieve a higher quality of life.
A Trust-Based, Personalized Approach
Therapy is a deeply personal journey. To build trust and provide transparency, I offer insights into my professional background and therapeutic philosophy in my profile. This openness sets the stage for a collaborative relationship, ensuring you feel supported and understood throughout the process.
Flexible Language Options
To meet your unique needs, sessions are available in German and English. This flexibility ensures effective communication and comfort for all clients.
What does hypnotherapy cost?
Here are some organizational details. Please read them before the appointment reservation. People often ask, "How much does hypnotherapy cost?" What is meant by this are the presumed total costs, which result from the fee and the duration of the psychotherapy with hypnotherapy.
Fee for psychotherapy
Hourly Rates
The fees for a 60-minute psychotherapy session during regular business hours (Monday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) are as follows:
A. Online or telephone sessions: €179
B. In-person sessions at my office: €219
C. Flexible scheduling (short-term appointment changes up to 24 hours in advance for A or B): Additional €35 per session.
Psychotherapy services are VAT-exempt according to § 4 No. 14 a) UStG.
Terms and Conditions
Scheduling
General appointments are available Monday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sessions outside these hours, on weekends, or public holidays, incur a 35% surcharge.
The minimum session duration is 60 minutes, with additional time billed in 30-minute increments.
Rescheduling Policy
Sessions lasting up to 120 minutes may be rescheduled once, with at least 72 hours’ notice.
Longer sessions or sessions exceeding 120 minutes in a week require at least 14 days’ notice for rescheduling.
Missed or late cancellations are charged in full. Rescheduled sessions must be used within 12 months.
Alternatives for Missed Appointments
If you cannot attend in person, you can switch to an online video or telephone session at the scheduled time.
Payment Terms
Payment must be received in full via bank transfer 7 days before the scheduled appointment.
Cash payments on the day of the session may be allowed on a case-by-case basis; please inquire in advance.
Package Offers
Package deals are not available for psychotherapy services.
Travel Expenses
Travel, accommodation, and per diem expenses are charged separately.
For travel within Berlin, a minimum hourly rate applies.
Travel outside Berlin is billed based on time and effort, subject to individual agreement.
Personalized and Non-Transferable Services
All bookings are exclusively for one-on-one sessions and are non-transferable.
Right of Withdrawal
For services booked by telephone, letter, email, or online form, the provisions of the Distance Selling Act( Fernabsatzgesetz) apply.
You may cancel a booking within 14 days of purchase without providing a reason.
If the service begins within the withdrawal period, the registration is considered a request to initiate service early.
Cost Coverage by Health Insurance Companies and Other Insurers
Psychotherapy fees are typically not covered by national health insurance companies. However, policies vary, so it is essential to contact your insurance provider to clarify their specific guidelines and coverage options.
What You Need to Know
- Invoice Classification:
You will receive an invoice from me, classified according to ICD-10 standards, to assist with any reimbursement claims. - Prior Approval:
Please discuss your therapy plans with your insurer in advance to avoid unexpected issues. - Application Support:
If additional documentation or applications are required by your insurer, we can address this together during our sessions.
For more information or assistance, feel free to reach out to me directly.
Therapy Duration and Expectations
Initial Session
The first therapy session lasts 90 minutes. This extended duration allows us to establish a foundation, understand your unique concerns, and set goals for your therapy journey.
Follow-Up Sessions
Subsequent sessions are typically 60 minutes long. The number of sessions required varies significantly based on individual personalities and specific circumstances.
Typical Session Range
- For anxiety disorders, clients often attend 3 to 8 sessions.
- By the second session, many clients gain clarity about their commitment and therapy trajectory.
Personalized Guidance
After the initial sessions, I will provide an estimate of the number of sessions you may need based on your progress and my professional experience. This collaborative approach ensures that therapy is tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Appointment booking
Please read the important information before making an appointment with me, including the contraindications for psychotherapy with hypnotherapy. I have answered frequently asked questions for you. For the success of your therapy, this information is of crucial importance. If this attracts you, then you can find out about booking your appointment here. The better you are informed, the faster we can focus on you and your wishes.
To make an appointment, you can preferably contact me by e-mail (mail@noack-hypnose.de) or by using the contact form (privacy policy) as well as by phone 01577 704 53 56 or 030 - 864 213 69. You will then receive a confirmation of your reservation by e-mail. In this reply, you will find the details for the first session. This usually happens within 24 hours. If you do not receive a reply, it could be because an email has ended up in the spam filter. In such a case, please call me.
There are only a few practice hours available, and they want to be used well. The fee for individual session hours is therefore always to be paid in full by bank transfer, with payment received at least 7 days before the session.
Why at least 7 days in advance? I would like to do it differently, but this is the best practice. Appointments that have not been confirmed with payment received seven days in advance are noticeably more likely to be canceled. And the repeated callbacks take up a lot of time. Because of this, I'm currently faced with the decision of whether and how to either significantly adjust fees to absorb this or to consistently organize in a way that is fair to all parties. Because of this, I am also offering options in terms of shifting appointments with the fees.
There is a maximum of 20 hours a week available for psychotherapy, and any canceled appointment means patients are unable to benefit from psychotherapy help. I understand that it would be more convenient for you otherwise, but this solution is the fairest for all involved.
You can use real-time bank transfer (costs 25 Ct. at Sparkasse Berlin, for example) for time-sensitive appointments, and the transfer takes a few minutes, or we can make an appointment with appropriate advance preparation. If this is not an option for you, please let me know immediately so that I can assign your appointment. Otherwise, I appreciate your understanding and look forward to intensive cooperation.
Just ask me personally.
Let's talk. Please read the privacy policy. If you are interested, you can contact me for questions and appointments via this contact form or by e-mail (mail@berlin-hypnosis.com), phone 030/86421369, and mobile phone 01577/7045356. The best time to contact me by telephone is Monday to Thursday between 9.00 am and 6.00 pm. During sessions, there is an answering machine. Leave a message and your phone number in Germany, and I'll call you back as soon as possible. Make sure I understand what you are asking for.
You can find answers to frequently asked questions, such as fees, on the home page. There are also lots of articles and details about me (profile) to help you get an idea of who I am. This will also make it easier for you to decide if I am the right therapist for you and your problem.
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Preparation for the first session
With the confirmation of your appointment, you will receive recommendations on how to prepare for your first session with me. With your appointment confirmation, you will receive recommendations on how to prepare for your first session with me. You will also get an overview of what to consider regarding the Coronavirus during in-office appointments and how to prepare best for online sessions.
The first session: Step by step
The optimal prerequisites are set right at the beginning. In the first meeting, we create the basis for intensive cooperation. Step by step:
1. Preparation
The first session is generally 90 minutes so that there is enough time for an in-depth preliminary discussion, in which we can clarify questions. Then we begin with a detailed dialogue, with the anamnesis, in order to adapt the therapeutic plan individually to your personal needs. For this purpose, we define your goals and motives and discuss the steps.
2. First intervention
As soon as you are ready for it, we get to work. You set the pace. In the second part of the session, we figure out the easiest way to get you into a comfortable, relaxed hypnotic state. You will experience an introductory trance. This enables access to your unconscious and permits initial suggestions. How far we proceed with this in the first session will be determined by your reactions. Finally, I gently lead you out of the trance.
3. Evaluation, options, and outlook
Following the first trance, I will respond to your questions, and we will discuss how to proceed with your hypnotherapy. In most cases, you will receive recommendations you can apply to complement and enhance the work we do together, even beyond the sessions. It is crucial that you not only feel better in the session, but also have an improvement in your everyday life. The more effectively we work together, the sooner I make myself superfluous as your therapist. That's it!
You are not in Berlin or prefer an alternative instead of coming to me?
You are not in Berlin or do not want or cannot come to the practice for other reasons? Then it is worth reading the following information about the options:
a. Travel to Berlin
For clients traveling to Berlin, there is the possibility, if booked in advance, to hold 2 sessions on the same day. It should be discussed in advance by telephone whether this is a recommendable option, as it requires appropriate prerequisites. Any sources of additional pressure should be avoided in the interest of the therapeutic success.
Here you will find further information when considering to travel to me in Berlin.
b. Online sessions
At times a personal meeting is not possible. In such cases, a telephone session or a session with video support via the Internet is an alternative or supplement. I have been using this setting for many years, and many clients have achieved excellent results with it. These experiences make it easy to achieve very intensive sessions in this way as well. You are more flexible and can also use my support very promptly. There are currently reduced fees for such sessions.
You are also on the safe side regarding the coronavirus. By the way, this is also an option if you should be unexpectedly unable to attend a session personally.
Important Information Before Contacting Me
Read This First
Before reaching out, please take the time to review the detailed information on the following topics:
- Fees and Booking Procedures
- Contraindications for Hypnotherapy
- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
About This Page
This page is designed to provide essential information for individuals interested in psychotherapy through hypnotherapy. However, it is not intended to replace professional psychotherapy, medical consultations, examinations, or diagnoses by a licensed medical practitioner.
My Role and Expertise
I am a hypnotherapist licensed to practice psychotherapy under the HPG (Heilpraktikergesetz). My work focuses on helping people manage anxiety and anxiety disorders. It is important to note the following distinctions:
- I am not a medical doctor.
- I do not provide medical diagnoses, prescribe medications, or make promises of healing.
- Hypnotherapy is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care where such intervention is necessary.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about psychotherapy with hypnosis, feel free to reach out. I am happy to provide more information and guide you on how hypnotherapy can support your journey to improved well-being.
Articles
Smoking Cessation: Becoming Smoke Free Is A Radical Lifestyle Change
Becoming smoke free is a radical lifestyle change. Learn how I support those who are willing to become smoke-free since 1998 in Berlin.
Published: March 12, 2007
Author: Karsten Noack
Revision: August 15, 2023
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