Are you ready to Quit Sugar?
Most of us already know sugar isn’t great for us. We read it in articles, hear it from doctors, and deep down we can feel it when the crash comes after a chocolate bar or a sweet drink. Still, quitting can feel harder than it should.
You decide you’ll cut back, maybe after the weekend, and before you know it, the habit has crept in again.
It isn’t just about willpower. Sugar touches comfort, stress, and even boredom. For some, it is about weight or diabetes risk. For others, it is about mood and energy.
Whatever the reason, letting go can feel like wrestling with yourself.
Hello, I’m Mary Galanis
As an accredited Strategic Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, passionate about helping you navigate and resolve life’s challenges with a practical yet compassionate approach. I understand how struggling to Quit Sugar can leave you feeling debilitated, overwhelmed, with deep physical and emotional limitations. I aim to empower you with the tools and treatments that are required to heal and regain control.
With a focus on tangible results, I offer personalised treatment plans using a variety of proven methods like Hypnosis, EMDR for trauma, Psychotherapy, and Somatic Healing, ensuring your holistic well-being is always at the centre of our work together.
Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy are recognised by medical professionals as proven, safe, and effective methods for treating Chronic Pain and many other issues. My goal is to empower you, offering tailored treatments to help you to regain peace of mind, quickly and effectively.
When I’m not helping clients, I enjoy spending time with my two adult daughters, practising yoga, and relaxing with my two cats. I believe in continuous growth—both in my personal life and in my practice—always striving to help you become a well-balanced and the best version of yourself.
We work together on your tailored treatment for your unique journey to better wellness.
Here’s to better and better.
Quit Sugar with Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
Sugar in everyday life
It helps to be clear. Natural sugars are found in fruit, vegetables and milk. Your body knows how to handle these.
The real trouble usually comes from added sugars in packaged food and drink. They show up in sauces, cereals, biscuits, and even in food that doesn’t taste very sweet. These sugars don’t offer much, only extra calories and the rollercoaster of highs and lows.
When people talk about “quitting sugar,” they are usually talking about stepping away from these extras, not avoiding an apple or a slice of watermelon.
Why do people decide to quit?
Ask anyone who has tried, and you’ll hear similar reasons. They want steady energy instead of a slump after lunch. They want skin that looks clearer. They want to feel more in charge of their choices. And, of course, they want to lower health risks that build up when sugar is a daily fixture.
At its core, quitting sugar is about freedom. Freedom from that constant whisper in the back of your mind asking for “just one more.”
Why it feel tough?
The first week without sugar can feel rough. Headaches, irritability, and cravings that seem louder than usual. It is not your imagination.
The body is adjusting, and your brain is missing the dopamine kick that sugar delivers. Add to that the social side of food — birthdays, dinners, coffee catch-ups — and temptation is everywhere.
This is why so many people fall back. It is not because they are weak; it is because the habit is tied to deeper patterns.
Where hypnotherapy fits in
Hypnotherapy doesn’t fight the craving head-on. Instead, it works gently with the part of your mind that drives habits, the subconscious. In that relaxed state, new patterns and associations can take root.
Clients often describe it like this: the craving just doesn’t shout as loudly anymore. Sugar starts to lose its shine. In sessions, you may picture yourself choosing differently, or notice the old belief “I need sugar for energy” being replaced by “I feel stronger when I eat real food.”
It is not about never enjoying a treat again. It is about changing the relationship so you choose from a place of control rather than compulsion.
Life after the shift
Once the body and mind adjust, people often notice changes that ripple through daily life. Moods are calmer. Focus is sharper. Cravings fade into the background. And there is a quiet confidence that comes from feeling in charge of your own choices.
Final word
Sugar is more than a taste; it is a habit and sometimes even a comfort. That is why willpower struggles. Hypnotherapy offers another way, one that works with your mind instead of against it. If you are tired of feeling stuck in the cycle, this could be the step that helps you finally move forward.
Success Stories
I was eating sugar on a daily basis and my insulin had become very high. I needed to chnage my eating patterns and understand that sugar was just a bad habit.