Science backed
Based on 40 years of clinical research into gut-directed hypnotherapy.
no diets or drugs
Free from restriction or medication, with no known side effects.
Reduces IBS Severity
Studies show a 70–80% success rate in IBS symptom reduction.
targets brain gut axis
Rebalances the communication between your mind and digestion.
Science backed
Based on 40 years of clinical research into gut-directed hypnotherapy.
No Diets or Drugs
Free from restriction or medication, with no known side effects.
Targets Brain-Gut Axis
Based on 40 years of clinical research into gut-directed hypnotherapy.
Reduces IBS Severity
Studies show a 70–80% success rate in IBS symptom reduction.
The Gut–Brain Connection, Anxiety, and IBS
Most IBS treatments focus on the gut itself — diets, medication, supplements. They can help manage symptoms, but they don’t address the underlying cause.
IBS is now understood as a disorder of gut–brain interaction, where stress responses and nervous system sensitivity amplify digestive symptoms. Gut-directed hypnotherapy works by retraining this communication, helping the body shift out of a chronic stress response and into a calmer, more regulated state.
Stress dysregulates the gut-brain axis
Anxiety, anticipation, and nervous system overactivation send amplified signals between brain and gut — increasing pain, urgency, and discomfort.
Hypnotherapy retrains the communication
In a relaxed, focused state, the brain becomes more receptive to new patterns. Hypnotherapy reduces gut sensitivity and calms the nervous system directly at the source.
CBT breaks the anxiety-symptom loop
Unhelpful thoughts increase tension, which worsens symptoms. CBT helps interrupt this cycle, reducing the mental load that drives flare-ups.
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~40 yrs
5 years
average symptom reduction in research
of peer-reviewed research
lasting results in follow-up studies
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NICE recommended — for IBS that hasn't responded to other treatments
American College of Gastroenterology — endorsed in clinical guidelines
American Gastroenterological Association — 2025 quality indicators
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Whether you experience bloating, urgency, constipation, diarrhoea, or pain — symptoms are often influenced by stress, anticipation, and hyper-focus on the gut. This is the gut–brain axis in action.
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250+ evidence-based sessions. 5 structured programs. Smart tools that make daily practice easy.
With regular practice — often just 10–15 minutes a day — many people report they can:
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Reduce gut sensitivity & discomfort
Support a healthier bowel rhythm
Lower stress-related symptom flares
Feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of their body
Just 10–15 minutes a day
Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy
The gold standard for IBS. Evidence-based sessions to calm gut sensitivity, ease anxiety, improve sleep, and retrain the gut-brain axis.
hypnosis
101+ sessions
Six areas of mind-gut healing
Inside the Calm Gut App
Access over 250 evidence-based audio sessions, ranging from short calming tools to full guided programs designed to support your gut, mind, and nervous system. Unlike generic wellness apps, every session is created specifically for IBS and anxiety.
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Powerful Affirmations
Add to your daily practice to rebuild trust in your body, calm your nervous system, and shift the internal dialogue that keeps IBS in a stress loop.
affirmations
29+ sessions
Breathing Exercises
Proven vagus nerve and diaphragmatic breathing techniques to regulate the stress response and ease gut symptoms in real time.
breathing
7+ sessions
CBT & Mindfulness
Reframe unhelpful thoughts about symptoms, reduce health anxiety, and break the thought-tension-symptom cycle that drives IBS.
CBT & Mindfulness
17+ sessions
Mindful Body
Guided body-based visualisations to release physical tension, support digestion, and build a gentler relationship with your gut.
Mindful Body
6+ sessions
Audio Blog & Education
Understand the gut-brain connection, symptom cycles, and healing approaches — so you know exactly why this approach works.
Audio Blog
18+ sessions
Guided paths for lasting change
guided programs
Not sure where to start? These therapist-designed programs take you step by step — no guesswork required.
28 Day Program
The flagship program. Blends gut-directed hypnotherapy, CBT tools, and breathwork for deep, lasting gut-brain rebalancing.
Mind Gut Reset
21 Day Program
Build the emotional foundations that keep your gut calm under pressure — especially useful when anxiety drives your IBS.
Emotional Resilience
14 Day Program
For stress and nervous-system regulation. Ideal when symptoms are driven by a chronically activated stress response.
Nervous System Reset
7 Day Program
Reduce fear around food and eating, and start rebuilding a calmer, more trusting relationship with your body and digestion.
Overcome Food Anxiety
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Find sessions by symptom, mood, or duration. Type "bloating" or "urgency" and get instant, relevant results.
Smart Search
Find sessions by symptom, focus area, or duration in seconds — whether you need quick relief or a deeper practice.
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Habit Tracker
Build consistent daily practice with streak tracking, milestones, and gentle reminders that keep you on track.
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Custom Playlists
Curate your own collections of hypnosis, CBT, and breathing sessions — perfect for sleep, morning calm, or flare days.
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Offline Listening
Download and listen anywhere — on the go, in bed, or wherever you need calm. Sleep timer and autoloop included.
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Achievements & Progress
Celebrate your growth with milestones for time listened, programmes completed, and listening streaks.
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Journalling Feature
Track your patterns, reflections, and progress — and start to notice how your mind and gut are changing over time.
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Built on 40 years of research
Gut-directed hypnotherapy is one of the most researched psychological treatments for IBS — not a trend, a clinically validated approach.
Average success rate
Across peer-reviewed clinical trials for IBS symptom reduction using gut-directed hypnotherapy
70-80%
clinical evidence
Monash University RCT
2016 randomised controlled trial — equal in effectiveness to the low FODMAP diet, without food restriction
72%
Lasting improvement
Results maintained in the longest current follow-up study — not short-term relief but genuine, lasting change
5 yr
Real people. Real, lasting results.
What clients say
4.8 / 5
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Life Changing!
"I have struggled with IBS-C for more than 30 years. My life has changed forever and I feel like a normal healthy human being! There are not enough words for me to express my gratitude. I wish I had found you sooner!"
— Denise Durham
For healing GI issues & stress
The gut-brain axis is real and I would not have made this level of progress without it. It's like having a psychotherapist and GI expert available 24/7. Jayne is a rare expert — deeply knowledgeable about the gut-brain axis and her comforting voice makes the content easy to absorb
— Dcskier
Truly Life Changing!
"I have been using this app for only a week and a half and have already seen significant, immediate improvements in my IBS symptoms and overall stress and anxiety. Consider it an investment in yourself — you won't regret it!"
— Robsbizmark16
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SO HELPFUL!
I have been using this to support my healing from SIBO and find it so helpful. The variety of topics and lengths of hypnotherapy are great and the affirmations help reset my brain. Grateful to have found this resource!
— Nnsjua
the best decision
This has been the best decision for my health. I have struggled with IBS for decades and this app is the first thing to offer real help. It is helping me feel calmer and I love the symptom specific sessions as well as having options for a longer or shorter session depending on what I have time for in my schedule.
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ibs relief!
I am on day 9 of the IBS mind gut reset program and I am really enjoying the app. I have already noticed an improvement in my symptoms! I like the program feature as this gives me a clear structure of what to do. Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful resource!
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Hi, I'm Jayne — psychotherapist & gut-directed hypnotherapist.
I specialise in IBS and the gut-brain connection. Having experienced IBS myself as a teenager and young adult, I know how consuming it can feel — and how freeing it is when your mind and gut finally start working together again. Since 2017, I've supported thousands of people from around the world to calm their gut, rebuild confidence in their bodies, and ease the anxiety that so often accompanies IBS.
The Calm Gut® App was created so that high-quality, therapist-led gut-directed hypnotherapy is accessible to everyone — at a fraction of the cost of 1:1 sessions, available any time you need it.
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
IBS Hypnosis Practitioner (MRH)
Gut Directed Hypnosis Certification
Level 3 Certified Wellness Coach
9 years clinical experience · 200+ people supported 1:1
1.6 million YouTube views · 10,000+ community members
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Calm Gut App
By guiding your nervous system into a calmer state and using repeated therapeutic suggestions, it helps reduce gut sensitivity, improve bowel function, and ease anxiety linked to symptoms. You can learn more about hypnotherapy for IBS here.
You can also let your practitioner know about The Calm Gut® App Practitioner Referral Program, which offers you 30% off a monthly or yearly plan.
The app acts as an audio toolkit, teaching you practical skills and strategies to support healthy gut–brain communication, better manage stress and anxiety, and reduce physical tension in your body. You’ll also find sessions to help you manage emotions, stop negative thought cycles, and improve sleep.
You can start with a free 7-day trial to explore the sessions and programs risk-free and experience how this approach feels for you.
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