It is the most widely used mind and body intervention for IBS.

According to multiple systematic reviews of the research literature, hypnotherapy may be a helpful treatment for managing IBS symptoms.

Gut-directed hypnotherapy is a specialised form of hypnosis that uses hypnotic induction with progressive relaxation and other techniques, followed by imagery directed toward the gut and this is a popular and effective treatment.

Several studies of hypnotherapy for IBS have shown substantial long-term improvement of gastrointestinal symptons as well as anxiety, depression, disability and quality of life.