Irritable Bowel Syndrome

AN ADVANCED HYPNOTHERAPY PROGRAMME

How often have you stayed home from work, cancelled holidays, and spent hours in the toilet in pain and embarrassment? Do you fear going out just in case you cannot get access to a toilet- all because of Irritable bowel Syndrome?

WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?

Hypnosis is a natural state of mind which we all experience in everyday life. For example, we may become completely engrossed in a book or film and lose track of time. The driver of a vehicle can arrive at their destination not remembering the route they have taken. All hypnosis does is extend the time when we are in this natural mind state, enabling us to focus unhindered on our inner feelings. Most people are pleasantly surprised by how natural they feel and certainly how fully aware they are of everything they are experiencing.

WHAT HAS HYPNOTHERAPY TO DO WITH I.B.S.?

I.B.S is extremely widespread in developed countries, a third of people in Britain have I.B.S. One study in 1983 revealed that I.B.S. accounts for up to 50% of referral cases seen by Gastroenterologists and has been notoriously difficult to treat. Some suffers will respond to antispasmodic, bulking agents, laxatives and antidiarrhoeal medications. Dietary manipulations have proved effective in some sufferers and psychotherapy has also helped some people. On the other hand many people fail to improve and after numerous tests you may have been told
“There is nothing wrong with you” This less than helpful explanation can lead to anxiety and make matters worse.

There is now a wealth of evidence that stress exacerbates gut problems and you may have become trapped in a vicious circle of physical symptoms and anxiety which leads to more physical symptoms and so on. Hypnosis can help to break this vicious circle and increases psychological well being. However hypnosis specifically targeted towards the gut has proved extremely effective in removing the actual symptoms of I.B.S. such as gut spasm and inflammation.

About Michael Cohen

With over 22 years of clinical experience Michael Cohen Brings a wealth of knowledge to his practice. Originally a Samaritan he went on to train in counselling and clinical hypnotherapy.
He has been helping people with I.B.S. for many years and is a full member of The U.K. Register of I.B.S. Therapists.

What is the next step?

Take control of your life instead arranging your life around I.B.S. If you would like more information or to make an appointment you can contact me in confidence.

It is important that your symptoms are diagnosed by your Doctor as I.B.S. Please resist the temptation to self-diagnose.