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Managing IBS with Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be a challenging condition to live with, as it is often triggered by stress and emotional strain. Gut-directed hypnotherapy is an effective, evidence-based therapy recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). This approach focuses on the gut-brain connection, using hypnosis to help reduce the symptoms of IBS by addressing the underlying stress response.
The Role of Stress in IBS
When you're stressed, your brain sends signals to the pituitary and adrenal glands, releasing cortisol into your system. This stress response can directly affect your digestive system, exacerbating IBS symptoms. Hypnotherapy helps you regulate this response, teaching you to control how your body reacts to stress, reducing both the frequency and intensity of IBS flare-ups.
How Can I Help You?
Our gut-directed therapy begins with a conversation about your symptoms and what triggers your IBS. By understanding how your gut responds to stress, we can tailor your treatment to manage the condition more effectively. Hypnotherapy helps to calm the nervous system and regulate the stress response, which is closely linked to your gut health.
Typically, sessions last between 6 to 12 weeks. This varies depending on your progress and how you feel throughout the treatment. The goal is to equip you with the skills needed to manage IBS effectively in the long term.
"I was sceptical at first, but Liz made me feel at ease and I can definitely see progress in how I manage my stress levels and boundaries."
Anon
In Person Sessions
"After a few weeks, I am now able to understand my pain and manage it better with the strategies and self-hypnosis
Liz has taught me."
Liam
Online Sessions
"I know a lot about my IBS already, but this therapy is putting it into action and putting me in control! "
Anon
In Person Sessions
