IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal psychosomatic disorder that mostly develops and gets worse with stress. We at Open Heart Counselling try to reduce your IBS issues with our effective counselling.
IBS Counselling at Open Heart Counselling
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal illnesses. IBS is best understood from a biopsychosocial perspective, as there isn’t a reliable biomarker for it. According to the biopsychosocial model, interactions between individual peripheral processes (such as genetic predisposition, altered motility, altered gut microbiota), behavioral processes, and higher-order central (brain) processes (such as coping, illness beliefs, abnormal central processing of gut stimuli) can all have an impact on IBS.
The basic premise of the concept is the realization that IBS is caused by a disruption of the connections between the central nervous system’s (CNS) emotional and cognitive regions. With cognitive behavior therapy, patients can learn behavioral change skills to address skill deficiencies that make them more susceptible to discomfort and IBS symptoms related to the bowels. We at Open Heart Counselling help patients tackle IBS with our cognitive behavior therapy.
Who Would Need CBT for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be a highly effective treatment for individuals suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), particularly when their symptoms are significantly impacting their quality of life. Here are some specific groups of people who might benefit from CBT for IBS:
- Individuals who have been experiencing IBS symptoms for a longer period.
- Those with persistent symptoms despite trying other treatments or lifestyle changes.
- People experience severe or frequent IBS symptoms that disrupt daily activities, work, or social life.
- Individuals whose symptoms cause significant distress and impact their emotional well-being.
- Those who notice that their IBS symptoms worsen during periods of stress or anxiety.
How Can Our Team at Open Heart Counselling Guide You?
Counselling is not an all-cure for IBS, but psychological treatments have been shown to be beneficial in treating issues with this brain/gut communication system. Treating IBS through counselling is supported by a wealth of clinical evidence. This is why using a gastroenterologist-trained therapist at Open Heart Counselling to assist with treatment using Psycho-Social-Behavioral therapies has become standard practice. Our therapist is well trained in offering counselling that can have a big positive impact on treating IBS.
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Are you looking to get rid of your IBS symptoms? Get in touch with us to schedule counselling.