Hypnotherapist IBS Training with Michael Mahoney

One-to-One Hypnotherapists IBS Training - Online via Zoom

Learn hypnotherapist IBS training from 40 years of clinical hypnotherapy experience and more than three decades of specialist work with IBS.

If you are a qualified or trained hypnotherapist who would like to develop your skills in working with clients who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), I offer a one-to-one IBS Training Day online via Zoom.

This is not a large group course or a generic introduction to IBS.

It is an opportunity to spend a full working day working directly with me, exploring the practicalities of working with IBS clients and learning the structured approach to IBS that I have developed through many years of clinical practice.

Current price: £495

Hypnotherapist IBS Training Day

Why learn IBS work with me?

I have been a hypnotherapist since 1986 and have specialised in IBS for many years.

I began using my IBS approach in clinical practice in the 1990s and released the highly acclaimed, and award-winning IBS Audio Program 100 in 1998 for patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I began teaching my IBS Protocol to other hypnotherapists in 2000.

Over the years I have worked with many people experiencing IBS and have developed a structured way of approaching the initial consultation, the therapeutic process and the practical issues that can arise when working with IBS clients.

I believe there is considerable value in learning not only what to do, but also understanding why I approach an IBS client in the way I do.

That practical experience is at the heart of this training day.

A personal day of IBS training

Your training is delivered one-to-one.

That means the day can be shaped around your existing knowledge, experience and questions.

Whether you are relatively new to clinical practice or have many years of experience as a hypnotherapist, we can work at a pace that allows you to explore the subject properly.

There is no large classroom to keep up with and no need to sit quietly while someone else asks the questions you wanted to ask.

It is simply you and me, working together for the day.

What will we cover?

The training looks at the practical journey of working with an IBS client,  from the first conversation through to the therapeutic sessions and follow-up.

Among the areas we can explore are:

• Understanding IBS and the particular challenges faced by people living with it

• Conducting an effective initial consultation

• Understanding what your IBS client may already have experienced before coming to you

• Building rapport and establishing a productive therapeutic relationship

• Structuring your IBS sessions

• Using my structured proven IBS Protocol

• Working therapeutically with the thoughts, expectations and concerns that can accompany IBS

• Recognising and working with resistance to change

• Helping clients develop more helpful ways of responding to their symptoms

• Using therapeutic language, suggestion and imagery appropriately

• Building confidence when working with IBS clients

• Considering how to structure your own IBS service within your practice

• Knowing when a client may require medical assessment or support outside your own scope of practice

There is also plenty of opportunity for discussion. Peppered in will be examples of clients I have worked with, tips, tricks, and traps you should avoid.

You can bring your own questions, experiences and situations to the day and we can explore them together if you wish.

My IBS Protocol

My IBS Protocol was developed through years of working with IBS clients in clinical practice.

I have used the approach in my own practice and have taught it to hypnotherapists since 1998.

The purpose of the training is not simply to give you information about IBS.

It is to help you understand how to work with an IBS client in a structured and confident way.

Rather than having to piece together information from different sources and then work out how to translate that information into your own practice, you have the opportunity to learn directly from someone who has spent many years doing the work.

This is about more than a script

One of the things I have learned during my years as a hypnotherapist is that successful therapeutic work cannot simply be reduced to reading the right words.

The relationship you establish with your client matters.

So does the way you conduct the initial consultation.

So does understanding what the client is expecting, what they are worried about and how they have experienced their IBS before coming to you.

And so does knowing how to adapt your approach to the individual sitting in front of you.

That is why this training focuses on the whole therapeutic process, rather than simply providing a collection of scripts.  

You will of course receive scripts on the day, but by the time we go through them, you will understand the thinking behind them, and because of that, you will be able to deliver them with understanding and commitment.

Who is the training for?

This training is intended for trained hypnotherapists and practising hypnotherapists who want to develop a specialist interest in IBS.

It may be particularly useful if:

• You are already seeing clients but have little experience with IBS.

• You have encountered IBS clients and would like greater confidence in working with them.

• You want to develop IBS as an area of your practice.

• You have completed your initial hypnotherapy training and want to develop a specialist area.

• You have been practising for years but would like to revisit and strengthen your approach to IBS.

• You want to learn directly from someone with many years of practical IBS experience.

If you are unsure whether the training is appropriate for your current level of experience, please contact me before booking.

A full day, just the two of us

Because this is a one-to-one training day, you have my full attention throughout the session.

We can spend more time on the areas that matter most to you and less time on material you already understand.

You can ask questions as they arise.

You can challenge ideas.

You can bring examples from your own practice.

And you can take advantage of the experience that comes from having worked with IBS clients over many years.

Learning from experience

There is an important difference between reading about a therapeutic approach and spending a day talking to someone who has actually spent decades working with it.

My aim is to share not only the structured approach I have developed, but also the practical knowledge that comes from years of seeing what happens when theory meets a real person sitting in front of you.

Some of that knowledge cannot easily be written into a manual.

It comes from experience.

It comes from mistakes.

It comes from listening carefully to clients.

And it comes from continually refining the way you work.

That is what I want to share with you.

What happens after the training?

My aim is for you to finish the day with a much clearer understanding of how you can incorporate IBS work into your own practice.

You will have had the opportunity to explore the structure of the approach, discuss practical situations and ask questions directly.

You can then take what you have learned and develop it within your own professional practice.

The training is about giving you a foundation from which you can work with greater understanding and confidence.  You will walk away with all you need to see clients in your practice. 

Online IBS Training via Zoom

You do not need to travel.

The training takes place online using Zoom, allowing us to work together wherever you are located.

You simply need a suitable computer or tablet, a reliable internet connection and a private environment where you can concentrate without interruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IBS training for hypnotherapists?

IBS training for hypnotherapists is specialist professional training designed to help practising or trained hypnotherapists understand how to work with clients experiencing Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Michael Mahoney provides one-to-one IBS training based on his many years of clinical experience working with IBS.

Who is Michael Mahoney?

Michael Mahoney is a UK clinical hypnotherapist who has been practising since 1986. He has specialised in IBS since the early 1990's and began teaching his IBS Protocol to hypnotherapists in 2000.

Is the IBS training delivered online?

Yes. The IBS Training Day is delivered online via Zoom as a one-to-one training session with Michael Mahoney.

Who is the IBS hypnotherapy training for?

The training is intended for trained or practising hypnotherapists who want to develop their knowledge and confidence in working with IBS clients.

What does IBS training for hypnotherapists cover?

The training covers the practical process of working with IBS clients, including the initial consultation, therapeutic relationship, session structure, Michael Mahoney's IBS Protocol, therapeutic communication, resistance to change and practical considerations when developing IBS work within a hypnotherapy practice, and much more!

Is this a group IBS training course?

No. The training is delivered as a one-to-one training day. This allows the content and discussion to be adapted to the individual practitioner's experience and questions.

Can new hypnotherapists attend?

The training is intended for people who have already received hypnotherapy training. If you are unsure whether your current training and experience are suitable, Michael Mahoney can discuss this with you before booking.

How long is the IBS training?

The training is delivered as a one-to-one training day online via Zoom.

How much does the IBS training cost?

The current price for the one-to-one IBS Training Day is £495.

Does the training guarantee that I will be successful treating IBS?

No training can guarantee a particular outcome for individual clients. The purpose of this training is to give hypnotherapists additional knowledge, a structured approach and practical guidance for developing their work with IBS clients. 

Learn more about the IBS Training and protocol

An investment in your professional development

Hypnotherapist IBS Training Day

One-to-one online training with Michael Mahoney

Full day via Zoom

£495

If you would like to discuss the training before booking, please contact me.

I am always happy to answer questions and help you decide whether this training is right for you.

Learn from experience. Develop your IBS work. Build your confidence.

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