IBS

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IBS is a functional disorder that can cause anxiety, worry and embarrassment; affecting so many aspects of life - work, home, sport, going out with friends and more. You may also have gone through numerous tests and appointments as you try to obtain a diagnosis for your symptoms, adding to the stress that comes with IBS symptoms.

Gut directed hypnotherapy helps you to control and reduce your symptoms and get back to living life more fully.

Peter Whorwell, Professor of Medicine & Gastroenterology at the University of Manchester, has investigated the application of hypnotherapy to manage and treat IBS since the 1980s. His pioneering research demonstrates that over 70% of IBS sufferers who undertake hypnotherapy see long-term improvement and even the complete disappearance of symptoms, often with no recurrence.

Thanks largely to Professor Whorwell, hypnotherapy is now acknowledged within the medical profession as an evidenced-based therapy that can help alleviate the symptoms of IBS. The National Institute for Clinical and Care Excellence (NICE) lists hypnotherapy as one of the treatments to help with IBS.

How many sessions will I need?

In line with the research, I recommend a structured programme of 6 sessions to help you move forward. We will work together to: activate your parasympathetic nervous system, enabling the rest & digest state within your body (as opposed to the fight/flight state which impacts our digestive system so badly), develop the appropriate tools and mechanisms for you to achieve the best mindset for control of symptoms and use gut directed hypnosis to reduce physical symptoms.

Can GDH help other GI issues?

Research has indicated that GDH is also helpful for abdominal migraines in children and adults.

https://www.nhs.uk/news/lifestyle-and-exercise/hypnotherapy-may-offer-relief-ibs-symptoms/

https://www.aboutibs.org/complimentary-or-alternative-treatments/hypnosis-for-ibs.html