Understanding IBS, And How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Can Help

Living with IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, can feel unpredictable and overwhelming. From sudden flare-ups to the stress of planning meals or social outings, it’s a condition that can quietly affect every part of your life.

You’re not alone, and there is hope. Research shows a strong connection between the mind and gut, and supporting one can help the other.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, or SFH, offers a gentle, evidence-backed way to ease IBS symptoms and restore a sense of calm and control.

How IBS Can Affect Daily Life

IBS affects everyone differently, but common experiences include:

• Abdominal pain and cramping, often triggered by food, stress, or seemingly nothing at all

• Bloating and discomfort, leaving you uneasy or self-conscious

• Diarrhoea, constipation, or both, making daily routines unpredictable

• Food sensitivities, limiting choices and adding mealtime stress

• Anxiety and stress, creating a cycle where worry worsens symptoms

IBS can be physically painful, emotionally draining, and frustrating. But there are effective, gentle ways to help your body and mind feel more balanced.

What Is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a forward-looking approach that combines supportive conversation with the calming, restorative state of hypnosis.

Instead of dwelling on past symptoms or medical history, SFH focuses on how you want to feel and the steps you can take to get there.

It helps the mind and body work together, supporting relaxation, clarity, and wellbeing.