IBS support Bangor and Belfast

16/02/2022

BBC Radio 📻 Ulster today talking about negative chatter. You can catch the recording on BBC Sounds and my interview with Cate Conway.

11/08/2021

Did anyone get to watch this programme the other evening?
It shows how poor gut health is costing the NHS millions a year.

One-off documentary exploring why our gut is so important to our overall well-being

31/07/2021

This month I’m going to be talking about IBS and how it can create anxiety.

IBS is often caused by oversensitive nerves in the gut miscommunication with the brain.

IBS can be embarrassing and it’s symptoms can leave you feeling exhausted and in pain.

No wonder 💭 anxiety and depression are often a side diagnosed alongside IBS.

The symptoms can affect your quality of life and leave you feeling trapped and isolated.

The good news is that gut directed hypnotherapy can improve gut-brain communication, reduce sensitivity in the gut, relieve symptoms and help you to feel more confident to get on with your life again.

Watch this page over the month to find out more about gut directed hypnotherapy.

15/07/2021

Hello 👋 and welcome to my page. 😀

15/07/2021

Hello 👋 and welcome to my page

27/06/2021

Research into the benefits of hypnotherapy an yoga for IBS. See the link below in the comments.

24/06/2021

IBS is a debilitating illness that affects your gut.

It can stop you wanting to live the life you want to lead.

A client said to me “This is the longest amount of time since I’ve had an episode of diarrhoea” “I’ve been able to go places and trust myself more”

I was delighted for him. 😀

If you would like to find out more how hypnotherapy can help you please send me a DM.

PS When finding a practitioner check its important to check that they have received specialist gut directed hypnotherapy training.

20/06/2021

I would like to celebrate a clients success.
She came to see me as she wanted to feel better about herself.

As a result of our work together she started to develop greater self compassion for herself and take time out for her out of her busy schedule. Another positive side effect was that she started eat and drink healthier and made self care a priority for her.

She had tried lots of techniques before and said “I have started to believe that I can do this this time”

She was so pleased about being able to make positive changes in her life.

If you would like to find out how hypnotherapy could help you, drop me a private message and we can arrange a chat.

10/06/2021

Living with IBS can lead to feelings of isolation due to not wanting to go places and see friends.
It can feel like a loss and low mood feelings are common.
You are not alone, help is available.

Isn’t that so true?

During challenging times of change or following a loss you can remember the kindness of someone.
It might be a stranger or someone close to you.

You might not remember their exact words but they really gave you the compassion you needed at that moment.

I can recall clearly a neighbour of a friend dropping in for a coffee and she was so kind to me following a pregnancy loss. I had never met her before and I can’t remember her exact words but I can clearly remember her tone of voice and the kindness in her eyes.

Surround yourself with people who will support you during periods of change. 💓

If you would like some support from someone impartial please send me a private message.

How can you be kind to yourself today?

12/05/2021

Welcome to my Irritable bowel conditions page!

I have created this page for anyone:

* With an irritable bowel condition
* Who worries about rushing to the toilet in time
* Experiences anxiety or low mood
* Feels they lack the confidence to live the life they want to
* Experiences pain and discomfort

I’m an award-winning clinical hypnotherapist, solution-focused brief therapist, author, mum, and a dog owner.
I am passionate about helping people feel the best they can in life, by overcoming anxieties, fears, pain, and discomfort. My specialist area is helping people with anxiety, IBS, and coping with ill-health conditions.
Living your life with IBS can be exhausting and can hold you back from enjoying your life. I will support you on how you can train your brain to feel calmer and more confident in everyday situations.
In my 20s whilst on holiday in Egypt, I experienced poisoning from contaminated water. I was very ill and my gut has never been the same since. I have experienced bouts of constipation and discomfort for years. I had this for weeks at a time and tried lots of remedies from acupuncture to colonic irrigation to ease the discomfort I was experiencing.
In my 30s I experienced anxiety following a traumatic breakup. My body flared up in an autoimmune response. This left me feeling exhausted with pain in my joints and experiencing weight loss.
In my 40s my marriage ended, I moved country and became a single parent overnight.
I was going through so many changes and my mind was a whirlwind so I went to see a hypnotherapist for some help. Immediately afterward I felt calmer and knew I had the strength to cope with what was ahead.
I realised this is what I wanted to do and signed up for a ten-month hypnotherapy course. I can honestly say it helped me to transform my mind and my life.
I now help others who are struggling with anxiety, illness, and IBS to feel better inside themselves and calm down their body’s stress response.
Let me give you the tools to help you became a calmer and happier version of yourself. I offer a bespoke confidential 1:2:1 service that is tailored to your needs.
Statistics show that in 80% of cases hypnosis works to some degree for IBS. These figures are based on the Manchester Protocol. In addition to the Manchester protocol the solution-focused model which I use includes extra stuff around conversation (psychotherapy) and this increases the success rate.
Please get in touch and I will discuss what I can do to help you.

PS – There are no negative side effects to hypnotherapy,. Some common side effects include sleeping better, feeling more confident, trusting your body more, and being able to do more of the things you love!

Judith

20/04/2021

I'm excited about the hairdressers and shops opening soon (in NI) and the gradual move into summer and warmer days. This can be a great time to work on letting go of old thought patterns and beliefs.

My latest blog has some tips on how to let go and embrace 2021!

Please share it with anyone you know who might benefit from reading it.



www.judithwardhypnotherapy.co.uk/2021/04/19/releasing-negative-thought-patterns-and-beliefs-to-calm-your-mind/

Releasing old belief systems and limiting beliefs and clutter in your mind to feel calmer. Using hypnotherapy to help you.