IBS and other Functional Gut Disorders can be debilitating.

Stomach cramps, food intolerance or intestinal bloating can make enjoying life difficult.   It might be gas, diarrhoea, constipation  or all of these symptoms interfering with your life and making you feel anxious or depressed. You may be suffering from fatigue or difficulty sleeping.  Many people with IBS avoid socialising and travelling.

The effects are toxic for your overall happiness and wellbeing but also can be damaging for your work life, your social life, family life and your relationships.

What is IBS?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a symptom-based diagnosis usually characterised by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating and unpredictable bowel habits from diarrhoea to constipation.

It’s the most common gastro-intestinal complaint diagnosed in Australia and affects approximately 15% of the adult population.

For some people it’s brought on after a major stress or it may be made worse by stress. For many it just occurs and the cause is unknown.

Treating IBS with Hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis is fast gaining traction in IBS treatment.  There is solid evidence from several studies worldwide that hypnotherapy can relieve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

In 2016 a team from Monash Uni and The Alfred Hospital’s Department of Gastroenterology, carried out a study which compared the impact of gut-related  hypnotherapy.  72% of participants had improvement with regard to their global gut symptoms following the hypnosis.

A similar result of 71% was also recorded at the Withington Hospital in Manchester.

Hypnotherapy was shown to be more beneficial from a psychological perspective.  It reduced the levels of anxiety and depression experienced by participants, noting that overall patients were not clinically depressed or anxious at enrollment.

In comparison to medical approaches,  treating IBS with Hypnosis is a completely natural therapy and can reduce or eliminate the need for pain medications and pharmaceutical drugs.

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy helps you achieve a natural, relaxed and very focused state of mind. Many patients find that they are aware of being said and are still in control but are in a trance state that allows you to reduce stress.  It alters your perception of sensations and feels more comfortable.  It works at the subconcious level of the mind and engages the power of MindBody healing.

What will the session be like?

Your therapist will ask you to sit comfortably in a chair and close your eyes. They will then simply talk you into a very relaxed state. Hypnosis is a pleasant, day-dreamy state. Your body will probably be very relaxed but you will be more focused and aware than you normally are. You are always in control and you will normally remember what happens during the session although it may feel a little like a dream.

How Can Hypnosis Help?

Hypnotherapy can enhance:

• Relaxation and stress management leading to more normal digestion
• Pain Management
• Breaking the “Fear-Tension-Pain” cycle
• Reduction of anxiety and depression
• Creative visualisation for health and healing
• Exploration and clearing underlying emotions and trauma

How many treatments will I need?

Our Hypnotherapy Program consists of  6 x 50 minute sessions to achieve the best results.  Cost is $200 per session or $995 for the 6 Session IBS Program.

Private Health Insurance or Medicare Rebates may apply.

Including Naturopathy

Alison may also recommend you see a Naturopath for extra support.

Want to know more?

Feel free to call Alison on 03 9842 7033 to chat about how she can help you to overcome your IBS related issues.

Or make an appointment with her online booking system here.

She services the eastern suburbs of Doncaster – Ringwood – Box Hill – Blackburn – Kew – Greensborough – Balwyn – Templestowe, – East Melbourne and many more.