IBS Hypnotherapy
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Discomfort?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects millions, causing a range of uncomfortable symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel movements. Living with IBS can be frustrating and often impacts your daily life, from social activities to work commitments. Despite trying various treatments and lifestyle changes, many find that their symptoms persist, leading to ongoing discomfort and anxiety. Hypnotherapy for IBS offers a unique approach to managing IBS by addressing the mind-body connection that plays a crucial role in this condition.
At London Hypnotherapy & NLP, we use a combination of clinical hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and coaching techniques to tailor a treatment plan specifically for your needs. Our goal is to help you regain control over your digestive health and improve your overall quality of life.
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Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Before exploring hypnotherapy for IBS treatment, get a deeper understanding of IBS, its causes, symptoms and the connection between the gut and the brain.
IBS Causes
While it’s not fully understood what leads to IBS, this condition is known to be triggered by:
- Gastroenteritis, an infection of your stomach or bowels
- Inflammation due to conditions like inflammatory bowel disease
- Intake of medicines like antibiotics, which affect your bowel
Although no genetic link has been identified, you’re likely to develop IBS if someone in your family has it.
The Gut-Brain Connection
Unknown to most people, a connection lies between your gut and your brain. Known as the gut-brain axis, there’s a communication system connecting your gut microbiome to your brain’s central nervous system. The gut microbiome, also known as your body’s second brain, consists of microorganisms that help you digest what you eat and are also responsible for absorbing nutrients and building immunity. This connection is being extensively explored by researchers on its effect on our well-being.
Through nerve pathways and signals, your brain and gut exchange information and allow the gut to influence how your brain functions and behaves. This gut-brain axis can affect mood, emotions, and feelings, explaining the high overlap in IBS cases and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.
IBS Symptoms
IBS symptoms vary from mild to severe, with intensity differing from one person to another. The main symptoms of IBS include:
- Feeling discomfort due to cramps or pain in the abdomen, which worsens after eating or emptying the bowels
- Experiencing changes in bowel patterns, ranging from diarrhoea, constipation, or a mix of both
- Bloating
- Feeling lethargic
- Indigestion
- Backache
- Headaches
- Bladder symptoms, such as needing to pee more often and urgently
These symptoms can worsen due to stress and after eating spicy or fatty foods.
IBS greatly impacts your daily life and can be embarrassing to talk about. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Hypnosis for IBS goes beyond the conventional treatments and approaches that address symptoms and discomfort. IBS hypnosis sessions can help you overcome this uncomfortable disorder by targeting the root cause of IBS.
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How Hypnosis Works As An IBS Treatment
IBS hypnotherapy, also known as gut-directed hypnotherapy, reduces your gut’s sensitivity by addressing any emotional triggers that cause IBS symptoms. People with IBS often experience digestive symptom flare-ups in combination with poor mental health and uncontrolled stress. The stress is a trigger and an outcome for digestive discomfort, pain and inconvenience. Breaking this cycle is the real challenge, and it’s possible with hypnosis for IBS treatment.
Through gut-directed hypnotherapy, you can gain greater control over your digestive system and alleviate IBS symptoms. The subconscious mind has a powerful influence on bodily functions, including gut health. Hypnotherapy works by reducing stress and anxiety, which are known triggers for IBS, and by helping to reprogram your body’s response to these triggers. This approach not only eases the physical symptoms but also helps you manage the emotional impact of living with IBS.
As your hypnotherapist, I use techniques like guided relaxation and suggestions to positively influence your gut-brain connection. This helps ease stress and improve your digestive function, reducing uncomfortable symptoms.
Common Issues We Address with Hypnotherapy for IBS
My IBS hypnotherapy sessions address various common IBS-related issues.
Chronic Abdominal Pain and Discomfort
Hypnotherapy lessens the pain and discomfort associated with IBS by relieving stress and normalising the nervous system functions. With guided relaxation and positive suggestions, hypnosis for IBS can minimise the pain and offer permanent relief.
Bloating and Excessive Gas
IBS hypnotherapy can help to combat complaints such as bloating and excessive flatulence since hypnosis can help to improve digestion and decrease the tension in the digestive tract. With this alternative therapy, your body has a more relaxed reaction to food as well as other stimuli resulting in less bloating and gaseous conditions.
Irregular Bowel Movements, Including Diarrhoea and Constipation
Constipation and/or diarrhoea are the main symptoms of IBS. However, with IBS hypnotherapy normalises the gut-brain axis, which is responsible for bowel activity, making bowel movements more comfortable and more frequent. This can go a long way in decreasing incidence rates of diarrhoea and constipation.
Anxiety and Stress Related to IBS Symptoms
Understandably, any type of stress or anxiety will aggravate an IBS condition. We manage these psychological factors through IBS hypnosis, by putting the client into deep relaxation and helping them manage stress better. When stress is reduced, you may find the symptoms of IBS are less severe or even disappear completely.
Fear of Eating Trigger Foods
A fear of potential triggers undermines your ability to consume some types of foods, leaving you with a poor nutritional intake. Hypnosis for IBS changes the attitude towards food and thereby lifts anxiety and fear when thinking about eating, and helps to consume a variety of foods without symptoms again.
IBS Flare-Ups
Depending on the severity, irritable bowel syndrome flare-ups can affect your lifestyle. Hypnotherapy for IBS helps you control the symptoms and reduce flare-ups while helping you to lead a normal life without fear of embarrassment.
IBS-Related Fatigue
Fatigue is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome, due to the physical and emotional toll of the condition. Hypnotherapy as an IBS treatment helps you manage this fatigue by promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality, leading to increased energy levels and better overall health.
Emotional Distress
The unpredictability of IBS can lead to significant emotional distress. Hypnotherapy for IBS helps you develop a more positive mindset and reduces the anxiety associated with not knowing when symptoms might strike, giving you a greater sense of control over your life.
Strained Social and Professional Relationships
IBS can strain your social and professional relationships, as symptoms may cause embarrassment or limit your participation in activities. IBS Hypnotherapy helps you manage symptoms more effectively, boosting your confidence and allowing you to engage more fully in social and work settings.
Why Choose Dr Kamal for Bespoke IBS Hypnotherapy in London?
Dr. Kamal is an experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner based in London who offers specialised London hypnotherapy services for IBS treatment. With over 25 years of experience in mental health, Dr. Kamal combines Clinical Hypnosis, Psychotherapy, Counselling, NLP, and Psychology to provide a comprehensive and personalised IBS treatment.
Dr. Kamal creates a bespoke treatment plan, offering sessions that can be conducted in person at his Harley Street clinic or remotely online. You can contact his London practice via phone or email to book a consultation with Dr. Kamal. The initial consultation will discuss your symptoms and treatment goals and develop a personalised plan to address your needs. Dr. Kamal will also discuss and advise details of hypnotherapy fees during the initial consultation.
If you want to take control of your life, then our London IBS hypnotherapy sessions could help provide you with the support and tools to do so. Hypnotherapy has the potential to help overcome your IBS issues. Change your tomorrow by contacting Dr Kamal here today. We also offer online hypnotherapy sessions if these are more convenient.
Fees and Session Requirements:
At London Hypnotherapy & NLP, we offer a personalised approach to managing IBS through hypnotherapy. Each session is designed to address your specific symptoms and concerns, ensuring that you receive the most effective IBS treatment possible.
Fee Per Session: Our fee is £190 for each one-hour hypnotherapy session.
Sessions are available in person at our Harley Street clinic in London, or you can choose to have sessions remotely online, offering flexibility to suit your needs.
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FAQs
How do I know I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
If you’re persistently experiencing abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits, which are not indicative of any other conditions, you may be experiencing IBS. Your GP needs to confirm this diagnosis.
Is hypnosis a safe approach?
Yes, using hypnosis to treat IBS is considered a safe, non-invasive option with no side effects.
Is hypnosis effective as an IBS treatment?
Yes, IBS hypnosis has brought about a significant reduction in IBS symptoms, including pain, bloating, and bowel changes.
Will I be in control during the IBS hypnosis sessions?
Yes, you’ll be relaxed yet aware and in complete control throughout your IBS hypnosis sessions. Hypnosis is not about controlling you or your mind.
How many IBS hypnotherapy sessions do I need?
The number of sessions required will vary depending on the severity of your IBS symptoms and how well you respond to the therapy. While some clients notice improvements after just one session, others may need a series of sessions (4-6) to achieve lasting relief.
Is cramping and abdominal pain getting too hard to deal with?
I only see clients for as long as I need to, rarely do I need to see anyone longer than 2 to 3 sessions. Clients have reported much lower emotional responses towards their IBS after a single session.
Dr MKA Bux (Kamal) : Clinical Hypnotherapist
Testimonials
After struggling with IBS for years and trying countless treatments, I decided to try hypnotherapy as a last resort. I’m so glad I did. The sessions at London Hypnotherapy & NLP have been life-changing. Not only has my abdominal pain reduced significantly, but I also feel more in control of my body and less anxious about flare-ups. The tailored approach made all the difference, and I finally feel like I can live my life without constantly worrying about my IBS.
Sarah M