Thank you for the sincere replies.

In your opinion, is it acceptable to "shop around" for a therapist? Can I call a therapist and and ask if they would be able to help me through exposure therapy?

How do I join the PTSD group?

EMDR did not work for me either - although it did allow me to experience the panic right in the office without actually being around the smell of smoke.

It's really amazing how the mind works, I mean cigarettes were not what harmed me but my subconcious mind really feels they are a threat.