[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":87},["ShallowReactive",2],{"root-page-irritable-bowel-syndrome--ibs":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"answerFirst":6,"body":7,"description":65,"draft":66,"extension":67,"eyebrow":68,"faq":69,"image":79,"imageAlt":79,"meta":80,"navigation":81,"path":82,"seo":83,"stem":84,"__hash__":85,"_collection":86},"conditions\u002Firritable-bowel-syndrome--ibs.md","Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Hypnotherapy","Gut-focused hypnotherapy for IBS aims to calm the gut–brain axis, ease stress-triggered flares, and restore confidence in daily life. Available in Chichester and online with Jennifer Dodd.",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":60},"minimark",[10,14,17,22,38,47],[11,12,13],"p",{},"Living with IBS can mean unpredictable bloating, pain, urgency, and the constant planning around symptoms. Alongside medical advice and diet strategies, hypnotherapy has a strong evidence base for helping many people with IBS.",[11,15,16],{},"By calming the gut–brain axis and reducing stress reactivity, sessions can lessen symptom intensity and restore a sense of control.",[18,19,21],"h2",{"id":20},"how-hypnotherapy-supports-ibs","How hypnotherapy supports IBS",[23,24,25,29,32,35],"ul",{},[26,27,28],"li",{},"Reducing stress-triggered flare-ups",[26,30,31],{},"Changing how the brain interprets gut signals",[26,33,34],{},"Supporting helpful eating and self-care routines",[26,36,37],{},"Building confidence for travel, work, and social plans",[11,39,40,41,46],{},"If this resonates with you, ",[42,43,45],"a",{"href":44},"\u002Fcontact","book a free 15-minute consultation"," — in Chichester or online via Zoom.",[11,48,49,50,54,55,59],{},"Also see ",[42,51,53],{"href":52},"\u002Fgut-directed-hypnotherapy","Gut-directed hypnotherapy"," and our article ",[42,56,58],{"href":57},"\u002Fhow-hypnotherapy-can-help-with-ibs","How hypnotherapy can help with IBS",".",{"title":61,"searchDepth":62,"depth":62,"links":63},"",2,[64],{"id":20,"depth":62,"text":21},"Gut-focused hypnotherapy for IBS — calm the gut–brain axis, reduce flare frequency, and regain confidence in daily life.",false,"md","Condition",[70,73,76],{"question":71,"answer":72},"Is hypnotherapy recognised for IBS?","Yes. Hypnotherapy is recognised by the NHS as a complementary option for IBS and has a strong evidence base for many people alongside medical and dietary care.",{"question":74,"answer":75},"What is the difference between IBS hypnotherapy and gut-directed work?","IBS pages often describe the condition focus; gut-directed hypnotherapy is the specialised suggestion style used for digestive symptoms. Many clients use both descriptions for the same course of care.",{"question":77,"answer":78},"Can I continue my GP or dietitian plan?","Absolutely. Hypnotherapy is complementary — it does not replace medical advice, investigations, or prescribed treatment.",null,{},true,"\u002Firritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs",{"title":5,"description":65},"irritable-bowel-syndrome--ibs","FOraruV4Yvx-8w6qLtz1105UgWpM_-gJyG_SGPildmY","conditions",1789498138129]