Gut Hypnotherapy for IBS Relief

Gut hypnotherapy is a specialised approach to hypnosis that helps relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by calming the communication between your gut and your brain. Instead of focusing on diet or medication alone, this therapy works by shifting how your mind and body respond to gut-related stress and discomfort. It’s supported by over 30 years of clinical research and has helped many people reduce symptoms that didn’t respond to traditional treatments.

What Is Gut Hypnotherapy?

Gut hypnotherapy is a specialised approach to hypnosis that helps relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by calming the communication between your gut and your brain. Instead of focusing only on diet or medication, this therapy works by shifting how your mind and body respond to gut-related stress and discomfort. It is supported by more than 30 years of clinical research and has helped many people reduce symptoms that did not improve with traditional treatments.

How It Works

IBS symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhoea are often influenced by how the gut and brain interact. This relationship is called the gut-brain axis. Gut hypnotherapy targets this connection by:

• Relaxing the nervous system
• Reducing overactive pain signals from the gut
• Improving gut motility and function
• Addressing anxiety or emotional triggers that worsen symptoms

The result is fewer flare-ups, less discomfort, and a better quality of life.

What Happens in a Session?

A typical gut hypnotherapy session includes:

1. Deep relaxation to quiet the body and mind
2. Guided imagery focused on soothing and healing the digestive system
3. Positive suggestions to improve how your body reacts to food, stress, and internal sensations
4. Visualisation techniques that reinforce healthy gut function

These sessions help retrain subconscious responses, making your digestive system more resilient and less reactive.

Is There Evidence It Works?

Yes. Clinical studies, including research led by Professor Peter Whorwell at the University of Manchester, have shown that gut-directed hypnotherapy reduces IBS symptoms in up to 70 to 80 percent of patients. Many experience long-term improvement.

In fact, Australian Therapeutic Guidelines now recommend gut-focused hypnotherapy as an option for IBS when diet and medication are not enough.

Who Can Benefit?

Gut hypnotherapy is especially helpful for people who:

• Have been diagnosed with IBS by a doctor
• Experience ongoing symptoms even after trying diet or medication
• Notice that stress or anxiety makes symptoms worse
• Want a natural and drug-free approach to relief

It is a safe and gentle therapy tailored to your specific needs.

Why Choose Hypnosis for IBS?

• Based on evidence from trusted clinical studies
• Addresses the mind-body connection behind digestive symptoms
• Drug-free and non-invasive
• Helps you build lasting control over gut-related discomfort

At Hobart Modern Hypnosis, we provide supportive and personalised sessions designed to help you feel calm, confident, and in control of your health.