Concierge cessation · London
Private smoking cessation programme in London, specialist-led, evidence-based.
A specialist-led programme — behavioural support plus modern pharmacotherapy, structured over 12 weeks with proper relapse prevention. Not a leaflet.
Why patients choose us
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Honest advice first
We tell you which programme actually fits — NRT, varenicline, bupropion, or vape-first — before you spend a penny.
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Paid by no clinic
We take nothing from the centres we suggest, so the guidance stays impartial and free.
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We stay through relapse
Most people slip. We are still here to reset the plan and get you back on track.
Indicative pricing
What a private smoking cessation programme actually costs in London.
Indicative ranges across our partner clinics. Send the details and we quote firm figures across two or three options.
In short
A full 12-week programme in our network: £600–£1,400, with weekly reviews and a written plan from day one.
| Programme | Indicative range | Typical duration | Format |
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| Initial cessation consultation | £180–£360 | 60 min | Same visit |
| Full 12-week programme | £600–£1,400 | 12 weeks | Programme |
| NRT + support programme (12 wks) | £450–£1,000 | 12 weeks | Programme |
| Varenicline / bupropion programme | £550–£1,200 | 12 weeks | Programme |
| Vape-cessation programme | £400–£900 | 12 weeks | Programme |
| Pre-op stop-smoking programme (6 wks) | £350–£800 | 6 weeks | Programme |
Prices vary by clinic, the medication chosen, and whether you need an accelerated pre-op pathway. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
Willpower isn't a plan.
Cold-turkey quits fail more than 95% of the time. A proper programme roughly doubles your odds by combining the right medication with weekly behavioural support and a plan for the slips. That is what we book you into.
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Which medication?
NRT, varenicline or bupropion — the right choice depends on your history, comorbidities and pregnancy status. We match it correctly first time.
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Which format?
Full 12-week programme, accelerated pre-op pathway, or a vape-cessation taper — we route you to the one that fits.
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What happens if I slip?
Most successful quitters slip at least once. We reset the plan and keep going — a slip is not a failed quit.
The journey
From enquiry to a smoke-free year — what happens, in order.
One specialist from first conversation to 12-month follow-up — usually starting within a week.
Phase 1 · Before you start
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · The programme
12 weeks of structured support
Phase 3 · After
Relapse prevention
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Before
You tell us what is going on
A short, confidential form. Cigarettes or vape, prior quit attempts, medications, surgery dates.
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Before
We come back with a recommendation
Within one working day: which programme, which specialist, indicative price. If a GP referral is faster, we say so.
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Before
We arrange the appointment
Often within a week, including evenings and Saturdays. Insurer pre-authorisation handled where relevant.
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Programme
Initial consultation
A consultant respiratory physician or NCSCT-accredited advisor takes a full history, CO reading, and sets a quit date.
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Programme
Programme starts
Combination pharmacotherapy — NRT, varenicline or bupropion — plus structured behavioural support over 12 weeks.
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Programme
Weekly reviews
Short check-ins for cravings, triggers, side effects and CO monitoring. The plan is adjusted as you go.
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After
Relapse-prevention pathway
A structured taper and 12-month follow-up. If you slip, we reset the plan — not the whole quit.
Typical time to first appointment: within a week. Full programme: 12 weeks, with 12-month follow-up.
Who it helps
The pathways we run — and who they're for.
Every cessation pathway is built around a specific situation. Here's who each one is for, and the honest red flag.
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Adult smokers ready to quit
The core programme — combination pharmacotherapy plus structured behavioural support over 12 weeks.
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Pre-operative cessation (surgery in 4–8 wks)
An accelerated 6-week pathway to reduce anaesthetic and wound-healing risk before surgery.
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Vape / e-cigarette cessation
A structured taper from vaping — nicotine strength step-downs plus behavioural support.
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COPD-linked cessation
A respiratory-physician-led pathway for smokers with COPD, integrated with lung-function review.
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Post-MI or CV disease cessation
A prioritised pathway after cardiac events — the single highest-yield intervention for secondary prevention.
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Post-cancer diagnosis cessation
A supported pathway alongside oncology — quitting improves treatment tolerance and outcomes.
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Teenage / young-adult vaping
A tailored pathway for under-25s vaping regularly — behavioural-first, with family involvement where useful.
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Red flag: severe COPD or acute cardiac event — accelerated pathway
A same-week specialist appointment where risk is high — see the honest-limits box below.
Programme options
Not all cessation programmes are the same.
What each option on your quote is actually for.
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Initial cessation consult
A 60-minute consultant or NCSCT-accredited advisor consultation: history, CO reading, medication review, quit date.
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Full 12-week programme
The complete pathway — combination pharmacotherapy plus weekly behavioural support and relapse prevention.
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NRT-based programme
Combination NRT (patch plus a fast-acting form) with weekly behavioural support. Suitable in pregnancy where needed.
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Varenicline / bupropion programme
Prescription-led programme with the highest-yield oral medications, with mental-health monitoring throughout.
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Vape-cessation programme
A structured nicotine-strength taper for people who switched to vaping and now want to stop entirely.
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Pre-op stop-smoking
A compressed 6-week programme timed to your surgery date — the evidence-based way to reduce peri-operative risk.
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Family-based cessation
A shared pathway for couples or households quitting together — the strongest predictor of a successful quit.
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Corporate cessation programme
A discreet, employer-funded pathway for teams — same clinical standards, group or 1:1 format.
Our vetted London network
A small panel of specialists, we picked them.
Consultants and NCSCT-accredited advisors across central, north, west and south London. Not listed publicly — introductions are made privately.
Selection criteria
How we choose every specialist in our network.
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Consultant respiratory physicians or NCSCT-accredited advisors leading every programme
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Combination pharmacotherapy plus behavioural support — the evidence-based combination
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CO monitoring at every visit to track progress objectively
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Relapse-prevention pathway included — not sold as an extra
Honest limits and safety
What a cessation programme can — and cannot — do.
Every effective programme comes with real trade-offs. Here they are, plainly.
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Combination pharmacotherapy is the highest-yield approach
Medication plus behavioural support roughly doubles the odds of a successful quit versus either alone.
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Varenicline is back on the UK market
After a supply pause, varenicline is available again — often the single most effective oral medication for smoking cessation.
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Vaping is a harm-reduction tool, not a long-term solution
Switching to vaping is safer than smoking, but the goal is to stop nicotine altogether where possible.
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Pregnancy — behavioural support first, NRT if needed
Behavioural support is first-line in pregnancy; NRT is added when behavioural support alone is not enough.
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Mental-health monitoring on varenicline
Mood is monitored throughout — historic warnings have been downgraded but we still watch for changes.
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Relapse is common — plan for it
Most successful quitters relapse at least once. A slip is not a failure; the programme resets and continues.
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CO monitoring is an evidence-based motivational tool
A breath CO reading falls within days of quitting — a visible, honest measure of progress at each visit.
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E-cigarette-associated lung injury is rare but real
Regulated UK devices are far safer than illicit THC-vape products, but any new respiratory symptoms need urgent review.
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Always share prior quit attempts
Every previous attempt tells us what worked and what did not — the plan is built from that history.
Reading your report
Your quit plan on one page. Not a leaflet.
Whatever programme you're on, the plan keeps to the same four parts.
A quiet reminder
The impression is written first — quit date, medication, review dates.
If you would like us to talk you through it before your next review, just ask.
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Motivation, prior attempts and medications
Your smoking or vaping history, prior quit attempts, current medications and comorbidities — the starting point for the plan.
- 02 Technique
Programme selected
Which programme was chosen — NRT, varenicline, bupropion, or vape-taper — and why, with the dosing schedule.
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CO reading, cravings, triggers
Objective CO measurements at each visit alongside a structured record of cravings, triggers and side effects.
- 04 Impression
The quit plan: read this first
Your quit date, medication schedule, review dates and relapse-prevention plan — up front, in plain English.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Cover for smoking cessation varies by insurer; we confirm before you commit.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about smoking cessation.
Quick answers on medication, cost, referrals, pregnancy, vaping and getting started.
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What does a private smoking cessation programme include?
A consultant or NCSCT-accredited advisor consultation, a personalised medication plan (combination NRT, varenicline or bupropion), weekly behavioural support over 12 weeks, CO monitoring at each visit, and a structured relapse-prevention pathway with 12-month follow-up.
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Is varenicline safe?
Varenicline is one of the most effective oral medications for smoking cessation and is back on the UK market after a supply pause. Historic mental-health warnings have been downgraded by regulators, but we still monitor mood at every visit and adjust the plan if concerns arise.
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Can you help me stop vaping?
Yes. We run a structured vape-cessation programme with stepwise reductions in nicotine strength combined with behavioural support. Vaping is a harm-reduction tool rather than a long-term solution, and stopping entirely is the goal for most people.
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Can I do a cessation programme in pregnancy?
Yes. In pregnancy, behavioural support is first-line and often enough on its own. NRT is added where behavioural support alone is not sufficient. Varenicline and bupropion are not used in pregnancy.
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Do you monitor mental health on varenicline?
Yes. Mood, anxiety and any change in mental state are checked at every visit for anyone on varenicline. If there is a concern we adjust the plan — often swapping to NRT or bupropion.
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How much does a private smoking cessation programme cost in London?
An initial consultation is £180–£360. A full 12-week programme is £600–£1,400 depending on medication choice. Pre-op accelerated programmes are £350–£800. We confirm firm figures within one working day.
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Do I need a referral?
No. Self-referral is standard. If NHS Stop Smoking Services in your area would suit you better, we will say so — a lot of people do very well on the free NHS pathway.
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How quickly can I start?
Most people start within a week of enquiry. If you have surgery scheduled in the next 4–8 weeks, we prioritise a same-week appointment onto the pre-op pathway.
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Do you offer family-based cessation?
Yes. Quitting with a partner or household member is one of the strongest predictors of success. We run shared pathways at the same clinical standard — one plan per person, coordinated visits.
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When should I see a GP urgently instead of booking a cessation programme?
If you have new chest pain, breathlessness at rest, coughing up blood, or any acute cardiac or respiratory symptom — see a GP or A&E first. A scheduled cessation programme is not the right route for urgent problems.
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