We understand that many individuals who smoke may also be experiencing stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, or long-standing habits that feel challenging to break. Smoking often serves as a coping mechanism—providing a moment of calm, a way to manage emotions, or a method to fill idle moments. At Livewell, we recognise these needs as genuine and important.
Our Approach
At Livewell, we collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those in recovery, those with complex mental health needs, and clients at The Mount. Our method is gentle, trauma-informed, and customised to ensure your safety and support.
This page compiles real stories, practical support, and a compassionate approach to help you safely explore your relationship with smoking, free of judgement. Whether you're considering cutting down, quitting altogether, or simply gaining insight into your habits, you're in the right place.
Understanding Smoking, Mental Health, and Habits
Smoking affects both the body and the mind. Nicotine creates a cycle of brief relief followed by withdrawal, which can heighten stress, irritability, and cravings, making anxiety, low mood, and addictive patterns even more challenging to manage.
Smoking often correlates with:
- Trauma responses
- Emotional overwhelm
- Boredom or loneliness
- Daily routines and habits
- Coping with addiction recovery
- Managing difficult thoughts or feelings
Recognising this link is the first step towards change. You don't have to break these patterns alone, and you don't have to tackle everything at once.
Our Unique Support System
At Livewell, we offer a trauma-informed, person-centred approach that meets you exactly where you are. Our system is crafted for individuals with complex lives, mental health challenges, and long-standing habits.
What Makes Our Support Different:
- We work at your pace, with no pressure or judgement
- We prioritise emotional safety over willpower
- We use simple, visual tools that are effective even on tough days
- We support individuals in rehab, high-dependence settings, and recovery
- We personalise nicotine replacement to suit your mental health needs
- We celebrate every achievement, big or small
- We help you understand your habits rather than combat them
Our focus is on building confidence, fostering stability, and developing healthier coping mechanisms, one step at a time.
Interested? To find out more or to arrange to talk to our friendly, specialist advisor, email [email protected] or call 01332 641254.