Why we don't print a price here
Fees for stop-smoking coaching, hypnosis sessions and group programs vary by provider, format, town and the number of sessions proposed. The live directory pages cite one dated industry estimate for hypnosis sessions; this guide does not repeat that figure until it has been checked again against its source. What follows explains what shapes the total, so you can compare offers fairly.
What shapes the fee
- Format. Hypnosis sessions and one-to-one coaching are usually priced per session or as a package. Group classes are usually priced per course. Workplace programs are priced per program.
- Number of sessions. A package of several sessions costs more in total than one appointment, even at a lower rate per session. Ask for the total, not just the rate.
- Length of each session. A longer first appointment is often priced differently from later ones.
- Setting. In-office appointments, phone and video can be priced differently. Ask whether they are.
- Materials and recordings. Check whether workbooks, recordings or a written plan are included or extra.
- Contact between sessions. Some providers include calls or messages; others charge for them.
- Who pays. When an employer arranges a program, the price may include reporting or extra scheduling across shifts.
Questions to ask before you pay
- What is the total cost of the arrangement you are proposing, including materials, recordings and any follow-up?
- Do you bill per session, per package or per course? When is payment due?
- What happens if I need to reschedule, miss an appointment or stop early? Is anything refundable?
- Is there a deposit, and does it count toward the total?
- Are there any charges not shown in the quoted price?
- If my employer pays: what do you report to them, and is that included?
Comparing offers
Line up offers as totals for the same number of contacts over the same period, with the same materials and the same contact between sessions. The lowest rate per session is not always the lowest total. An offer that states the full price and the refund terms in writing is easier to compare than one that does not.
Paying yourself or through an employer
Some employers, unions and associations arrange stop-smoking programs for staff or members. If yours does, ask what is offered, who runs it and what is reported back before you sign up. If you pay yourself, you choose the provider and keep full control of what is shared. Public programs may also offer free resources; the city pages list the state program office and its official page.
Starting small
If you are unsure about a package, ask whether the provider offers a single first appointment with the option to continue. It may cost more per session, but it lets you see the format before committing to the full fee.
Hidden costs to ask about
Ask whether a late-cancelled appointment is charged in full, whether recordings or worksheets are billed separately, whether video sessions need any paid app or service, and whether the package expires after a set number of weeks. A clear written offer answers all of these before you pay.
Public programs and private fees
A private provider's fee is one choice among several. State public programs may offer free resources, and some employers and associations arrange programs for staff or members at no charge to them. Look at what is available to you before comparing private fees, so you know what you are paying for.
What the directory charges you
Nothing. StopSmokingPros doesn't charge anyone who uses it or take any share of what you pay a provider. Any featured or sponsored listing is labelled on the page where it appears.