Hypnotherapy for Gastrointestinal Disorders and Gut Health

Gastrointestinal disorders — from indigestion and reflux to bloating, diarrhoea, and constipation — can be deeply disruptive. They affect not just digestion, but mood, energy, and quality of life. While diet and medication play a role, the gut is also profoundly influenced by stress, emotion, and subconscious patterns. Hypnotherapy offers a powerful way to address these deeper layers.
In hypnosis, we work with the gut-brain axis — the communication pathway between your digestive system and your nervous system. Using relaxation, imagery, and suggestion, we help reduce visceral hypersensitivity, regulate motility, and ease the emotional tension that often exacerbates symptoms. Hypnotherapy also helps reframe anxious or conditioned responses to food, eating, and digestive discomfort.
Clients often report fewer flare-ups, improved digestion, and a greater sense of calm. It’s especially effective for functional gastrointestinal disorders like IBS, functional dyspepsia, and reflux, where stress and emotion play a major role.
Research shows that gut-directed hypnotherapy can significantly reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and sustain results over time — often outperforming standard medical approaches for functional GI conditions.

Cited Studies:

•     Gonsalkorale et al. (2003), Gut: Hypnotherapy led to long-term symptom relief and improved psychological wellbeing in IBS patients.

•     Simrén et al. (2004), Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics: Gut-directed hypnosis improved symptoms in functional dyspepsia.

•     Whorwell et al. (1984), Lancet: Pioneering study showed significant symptom reduction in IBS through hypnotherapy.

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