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Naoimh Bohan is 31 years old and is a very busy full-time student, full-time mum and part-time survey research officer at Leeds Metropolitan University. She lives in Chapel Allerton in Leeds.

Naoimh came to see Julie on 1st April 2005 and e-mailed Julie towards the end of June.

Dear Julie

I am pleased to say it has now been over 21⁄2 months since I've been to see you and I am still a non-smoker. Unlike all the other times when I have tried to stop I have experienced none of the so-called "cravings". At first I was very nervous about going to pubs or bars but it has not been a problem at all. I also have just come back from Spain and had thought going on holiday would pose a problem as I used to love lying on a beach with a cigarette. Again it was not an issue even though other people on holiday with me were smoking.

I am very grateful to you for improving my health and breaking the hold cigarettes have had on me for 15 years. My friends still can't believe it as I used to be a chain smoker in social drinking situations. My daughter is also much happier now that I've stopped smoking. Another aspect of being a non-smoker is that my sense of taste has become enhanced (gone back to normal) and hence I use less salt in my food (another health bonus).

Again I can't thank you enough and I just wish I'd thought of hypnotherapy sooner. I have recommended you to my friends that do smoke and am hoping they will follow my lead and break free of the habit!!

Naoimh Bohan