Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a challenging condition, but hypnotherapy offers a promising complementary approach to traditional treatments. By addressing the gut-brain axis, reducing stress, and promoting positive behavioural changes, hypnotherapy can significantly improve the quality of life for IBS sufferers. If you’re struggling with IBS, please get in touch to discuss how my 6-week programme combining hypnosis and CBT could help you.

At the end of the day, think about what you achieved and what went well. Focus on that. Anything you didn’t get time to do can now wait. So, just make a note of what needs doing tomorrow and then leave it at your desk and switch off.

Whilst hypnotherapy can help, these practical steps can also be useful in creating good sleep habits. If you find you get tired in the afternoon, it is tempting to use sugar or caffeine to give you a quick boost. However, these will stop you sleeping well and just exacerbate the problem. Think longer-term and tackle the cause of your tiredness through correcting your sleep pattern. Keep all electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops and tablets out of the bedro

This is a short relaxation exercise that will take just a few minutes of your time. Remember while you do this that it is perfectly natural for your thoughts to wander. The important thing is not to get frustrated or angry at yourself or your thoughts. Just accept that your mind is doing its job, congratulate yourself for noticing and then bring your focus back to your body.

How do you take care of yourself? What do you do to keep your body in shape? What about your mental health...do you give that as much attention? Take a look at your life and daily routine and make sure you are making time for regular relaxation which is so important for your mental and physical well-being.