It is important to understand that non-medical hypnosis practices serve as an alternative method and should not be considered a substitute for established and reputable medical approaches.

Practitioners who have expanded their qualification portfolio to include this additional area of expertise are proficient in using specialized techniques to support their clients in overcoming compulsive behaviours and smoking cessations, in addition to the techniques used by Certified non-medical Hypnotherapists (CHT) or Parts Therapy Facilitators (CPTF).

The method is based on the principle that unwanted behaviours serve a purpose for the client, often acting as coping mechanisms that become intensified by unhealthy stress, worries, and unresolved issues.

These hypnosis techniques originated by the South African Institute of Hypnotism SAIH addresses compulsive behaviours by accessing the subconscious mind and working with the underlying causes and patterns when necessary that contribute to these behaviours. This includes identifying and addressing the triggers and unconscious patterns associated with the unwanted behaviour.

It aims to bring about positive changes in thoughts, emotions, and behaviours through various steps delivered during a hypnotic state.

Some of the most common compulsive behaviours include:
Compulsive Overeating, Nail Biting, Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania), Skin Picking, excessive phone and social media use, Compulsive Gambling, Shopping or Hoarding and of course Smoking.

For Smoking Cessations: Genesis medical scheme, rated as one of the most successful medical schemes in South Africa, have added the foresight to offer their members a Smoking Cessation with SAIH Hypnosis Practitioners only, allowing its members to use their available savings.