Hypnotherapy for GORD

Understanding GORD (Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease)

GORD, in simple terms, Reflux, is when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the oesophagus. There are several reasons which can cause reflux:

• a weak or overly relaxed lower oesophageal sphincter (LED). If it relaxes too often or doesn’t close properly, stomach acid can move upward.
• hiatal hernia (a part of the stomach has pushed upward through the diaphragm), which makes it easy for the sphincter LED to not close properly
• increased abdominal pressure like extra weight or heavy lifting
• delayed stomach emptying
• food triggers
• a lot of stress and nervous system activation

Hypnotherapy for GORD

Gut-directed hypnotherapy can help with GORD in the following ways:

1. By reducing oesophageal hypersensitivity and therefore reducing uncomfortable symptoms . Some people with GORD experience strong burning and chest tightness even with small amounts of reflux, as their nerves in the oesophagus have become overly sensitive. Gut-hypnotherapy for GORD aims to calm the brain-gut connection and reduce how intensely the brain interprets sensations from the oesophagus.
2. By lowering stress-related digestive issues. Stress and anxiety can worsen reflux symptoms by increasing stomach acid production, increasing muscle tension, worsening digestive motility and by heightening awareness of reflux symptoms. Gut-hypnotherapy for GORD activates relaxation pathways in the nervous system and moves the body away from chronic ‘fight’ or ‘flight’ activation.
3. By improving functional dyspepsia if it is a cause of your reflux.
4. By improving if needed your eating habits, sleep and teaching you how to deal with worries, stressful situations and uncertainty effectively, so that you become calmer in general.

How it Works

1. Free initial consultation: We explore your symptoms, your health goals and your individual hypnotherapy treatment
2. Gut-directed hypnotherapy sessions: Through relaxation and medical hypnosis, we’ll reduce your oesophageal hypersensitivity, visceral anxiety and if needed, teach you the skills to manage stress and worries effectively; and improve your quality of life.
3. Ongoing support: You’ll receive personalized strategies and hypnotic recordings to use at home, supporting long‑lasting improvement.

Book Your Consultation

Take the first step toward a more comfortable living. Book your free consultation with GutHypnotherapy today and discover how Hypnotherapy for GORD can help you feel better.