From 1 June 2025, disposable vapes were banned from sale in the UK in response to growing concerns about their environmental impact and the rising number of young people taking up vaping. These colourful, sweet-flavoured devices—often perceived as harmless—have come under scrutiny for more than just littering streets and beaches.
At Clinical Hypnotherapy Chambers, we’ve seen a growing number of people who want to stop vaping but struggle to break the habit. Many are surprised by how difficult it is. And they’re not alone.
The Problem With Vaping
While marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, vaping isn’t risk-free. Studies have shown that many disposable vapes deliver high levels of nicotine, sometimes even exceeding traditional cigarettes. What’s more, the ease of access, discreet size, and appealing flavours make them particularly habit-forming.
Nicotine is an addictive substance, and vaping often becomes a subconscious coping tool—something people reach for automatically when stressed, bored, anxious, or simply out of habit. Over time, this creates a strong pattern of emotional and behavioural dependency, even in people who never smoked in the first place.
What Happens After the Ban?
The ban on disposable vapes is a public health and environmental step—but it may also leave people feeling stuck. Without access to the products they’ve relied on, many users are now looking for support to quit altogether.
Unfortunately, some may turn back to smoking or seek unregulated alternatives. That’s where professional support makes all the difference.
How Hypnotherapy Can Help
Hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool for breaking the vaping habit—especially when delivered by qualified health professionals. At Clinical Hypnotherapy Chambers, our therapists are health professionals who specialise in evidence-based hypnosis for addiction and behaviour change.
Using targeted suggestions and guided imagery, we help clients:
- Interrupt automatic vaping habits
- Manage cravings and withdrawal
- Build healthier coping mechanisms
- Reconnect with motivation and long-term goals
This isn’t stage hypnosis or entertainment. It’s structured, clinical support designed to work alongside a person’s values and lifestyle. We understand that vaping often serves an emotional purpose—and our approach respects that, helping people find new ways to manage stress, focus, or social situations without nicotine.
What the Research Says
Hypnosis has long been used in smoking cessation programmes, with evidence suggesting it can improve quit rates compared to willpower alone. While research specifically on vaping is still emerging, the behavioural similarities mean many of the same principles apply. Hypnosis targets the unconscious drivers of compulsive behaviours, making it a useful adjunct to motivation and planning.
Ready to Quit Vaping?
If you or someone you care about wants to stop vaping, know that help is available—and it doesn’t have to be a battle of willpower alone. At Clinical Hypnotherapy Chambers, we offer structured, professional support rooted in science and delivered with compassion.
You don’t have to wait until withdrawal symptoms or cravings take over. If vaping has started to feel hard to let go of, you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to help you quit for good.
