Gut Directed Hypnotherapy Training
HypnoIBS® Practitioner Training
Welcome to HypnoIBS®, a trusted, evidence-based approach to gut-directed hypnotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Designed for therapists who want to confidently support clients with IBS, this specialist certification empowers you with clinically proven techniques that alleviate symptoms, calm the gut-brain axis, and improve quality of life.
Whether you’re a seasoned hypnotherapist or expanding your holistic practice, HypnoIBS® gives you the tools, scripts, and science-backed methods to become a trusted expert in this in-demand niche.
Join a global community of practitioners and help clients take back control of their digestive health—naturally, effectively, and ethically.
Suitable for Hypnotherapists, Nutritionists, Psychologists & Other Healthcare Practitioners.
If you're not already trained in hypnotherapy, you'll receive access to a certificate-level course designed to give you the foundational understanding needed for this training. It's not a full hypnotherapy qualification, but it will help you feel confident and prepared as you learn. Please contact us for details.
Gut Directed Hypnosis
Gut-directed hypnotherapy is a specialised, evidence-based approach that uses targeted hypnosis techniques to calm the gut-brain axis—helping to reduce symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), including pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits. This therapeutic method is grounded in neuroscience and psychogastroenterology, addressing the complex communication between the mind and the digestive system.
Pioneered by Professor Peter Whorwell at the University of Manchester, gut-directed hypnotherapy has been clinically studied for over 30 years. Research consistently shows it to be a highly effective, drug-free intervention for IBS. In fact, studies have reported significant symptom improvement in up to 70–80% of patients who undergo structured hypnotherapy protocols (Whorwell et al., 1984; Palsson et al., 2016).
As awareness of the gut-brain connection grows, gut-directed hypnotherapy is increasingly recognised by healthcare professionals as a vital mind-body treatment option for chronic digestive conditions.
Whorwell, P. J., Prior, A., & Faragher, E. B. (1984). Controlled trial of hypnotherapy in the treatment of severe refractory irritable-bowel syndrome. The Lancet, 324(8414), 1232–1234.
Palsson, O. S., Whitehead, W. E., van Tilburg, M. A., Chang, L., Chey, W., Crowell, M. D., Keefer, L., Lembo, A., Parkman, H., Rao, S., Saad, R., & Spiegel, B. (2016). Development and validation of the IBS Behavior Scale: A 14-item measure of self-regulation of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 28(5), 733–740.
Included In Your Course...
Exclusive Certification
The only course that qualifies you to call yourself a HypnoIBS® Practitioner—a protected, professional title.
Extensive Downloadable Resources
Scripts, client handouts, session plans, and more—ready for immediate use in practice.
Fully Online & Self-Paced
Learn in your own time, at your own rhythm—no deadlines, no pressure.
Clear Protocols for Client Work
Step-by-step guidance to confidently deliver gut-directed hypnotherapy for IBS with clarity and structure.
Engaging Video Lessons
Clear, practical teaching with real-world insight—no fluff, just what works.