Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy was especially developed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It can be effective in helping you to calm your gut and help reduce symptoms of IBS.
Sessions focus on relaxation techniques and rewiring the mind’s response to stress, often leading to a reduction in IBS symptoms. Embrace a journey towards comfort and tranquillity. To find out how it can help you:
- Book a free 20-minute Discovery call on Zoom or by phone
- Call me to book an appointment or get questions answered – 01977 678593
- Email me
Or, to learn more about the background of this approach, read on …
What is Gut-directed Hypnotherapy for IBS?
Gut-directed hypnotherapy is an evidence-based psychological treatment. It’s specifically developed to help calm your gut and reduce the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Based on medical research carried out by Dr Whorwell at the University Hospital of South Manchester, it uses a combination of:
- targeted relaxation,
- visualisation, and
- hypnosis
to help you cope better with stress and reduce your IBS symptoms.
NICE supports the use of psychological therapies, including hypnotherapy for IBS,. It’s especially helpful for people whose IBS has not responded to medication within 12 months. Clinical studies show gut-directed hypnotherapy helps 70–80% of patients who haven’t responded to traditional medication and treatments. The benefits of hypnotherapy for IBS generally continue long after your active sessions stop.
What Are Your Triggers for IBS?
We can also look at other factors that might bring about IBS attacks, such as:
- reducing anxiety,
- hypnotic pain control,
- making healthy food choices,
- quitting smoking or vaping, and
- improving your sleep.
You can find out more about hypnotherapy and IBS on my IBS FAQ page.
What Should You Do Before Starting Hypnotherapy for IBS?
You should see a doctor for a proper diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome before you start using hypnotherapy to help with the symptoms. This helps to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms. Successful treatment also needs a commitment to practising techniques at home. This is likely to include listening to therapeutic audios between your appointments.
How Many Sessions of Hypnosis Will I Need for IBS?
Dr Whorwell‘s patients had up to twelve sessions, but because of the need to compare identical sessions, treatments were standardised. I work with individuals so your therapy is adapted to you. I generally suggest you start with a block of four or six sessions, depending on your circumstances.
To find out more about hypnotherapy and IBS, please see my IBS FAQs page or contact me for more information.
Free download – IBS and Diet
A change in diet can help control some IBS symptoms. Download this free information, based on the NICE (the National Institute for Clinical Excellence) guidelines. Please use it in conjunction with advice from your GP.
Ready to Take The Next Step?
Every client is different, so the first step is simply a conversation. If you’d like to find out whether hypnotherapy is right for you, book a free Discovery Call, and we’ll talk about what you’d like to achieve, answer your questions, and decide together whether I’m the right person to help.
