Anchoring
Attaching a calm, resourceful state to a physical cue you can use in the moment you need it.
A settled abdominal state is conditioned and reinforced daily with a recording.
Hypnotherapy for IBS
Gut-directed hypnotherapy for IBS symptoms, following a medical diagnosis.
How We See It
The gut and the brain are in constant two-way conversation, which is why stress reliably shows up in the digestive system. Gut-directed hypnotherapy is one of the better-studied applications of hypnosis for exactly this reason.
We work with the gut-brain axis directly, in a protocol delivered over several sessions with recordings between.
What People Usually Describe
- —Symptoms track stress closely
- —Fear of symptoms shapes where you will go
- —Flares follow particular situations rather than particular foods
- —Tests came back clear and the symptoms are still real
How We Make the Change
Reframing
Changing the meaning attached to an event or urge so the same facts stop producing the same reaction.
Anticipatory fear, which reliably worsens symptoms, is defused.
Future Pacing
Rehearsing the new response in the exact situations where the old one used to run.
Travel, meals out and meetings are rehearsed without the bracing.
Common Questions
How long is the protocol?
Typically six to eight sessions with daily home listening.
Does it work online?
Yes; gut-directed hypnotherapy delivers well over Zoom.
Work on This with Us
Sessions are held online over Zoom, run 45–90 minutes, and are billed at a flat $200. Your first session includes an additional 30-minute intake interview at no charge.
Hypnotherapy is not a substitute for licensed medical or mental health treatment. IBPH practitioners do not diagnose conditions or prescribe medication, and we work alongside your care team.