The Norwest Method — IBS

Your gut is not broken. It has just been working too hard for too long.

IBS is a disorder of the gut-brain connection, not a disease of the gut itself. That means the most effective treatment is not just what you eat or what you take — it is retraining the communication between your nervous system and your digestive system. The Norwest Method is an 8-week personalised hypnotherapy program built around the clinical evidence for exactly that.

Enrol today for only $67 per week

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Personalised to your IBS subtype and symptom pattern
Includes a 30-minute Zoom check-in at week 4
Based on the clinically validated gut-directed hypnotherapy protocol
Written and delivered by qualified clinical hypnotherapists

Eight weeks. One program. Built around the specific way your IBS works.

The approach: Gut-directed hypnotherapy is one of the most evidence-supported treatments for IBS available. Your program is built from your intake form after purchase — your subtype, your triggers, your patterns, and what IBS has cost you. Nothing in it is generic.
Best for: People who have tried dietary changes and medication and found partial relief at best. People whose IBS is clearly connected to stress and anxiety but have not found a treatment that addresses both at once.
What you walk away with: A toolkit for managing symptoms in the moments they arise. Less fear about what your gut might do. And gradually, an ordinary life in which IBS is not the organising principle of every decision you make.

You might not tick every box. One might be enough to recognise yourself.

You plan your day around access to a toilet and feel genuine dread when that is not possible.
Eating out, travelling, or being away from home causes anxiety that has nothing to do with the destination.
You know stress makes your symptoms worse but knowing that does not seem to help.
You have restricted your diet significantly and still cannot predict what a good day looks like.
Your world has quietly shrunk around your gut, and you have started to accept that as just how things are.
You feel like your body is working against you, and you have stopped trusting it.

A program that adapts to your progress, not just your starting point.

Complete your intake form after purchaseAfter purchase, you complete an intake form that covers your IBS subtype, your primary symptoms, your trigger contexts, your relationship with food and anxiety, and the ways IBS has changed how you live. This is the foundation the entire program is built on.
Receive your personalised sessionsYour first four weekly sessions are written from your intake form. Each is a complete gut-directed hypnotherapy session delivered as high-quality audio — about 25-30 minutes for the main session and 15 minutes for the mid-week reminder. You listen in your own space, in your own time.
Your week 4 Zoom check-inAt the halfway point, you join your clinical hypnotherapist for a 30-minute Zoom check-in session, included in the program price. This live session lets us see how you are going and whether we need to tweak anything in your program. Your practitioner then uses what they learn — including what has shifted with symptoms and tools — to align your final four sessions to where you actually are.
Your final four sessionsSessions five through eight are written after your Zoom check-in. They are shaped by your real progress: the life areas you most want to reclaim, the symptoms that remain, and the tools that have already begun to work. The second half of the program is not a continuation. It is a response.

What's included

8 personalised weekly gut-directed hypnotherapy sessions (audio, approximately 25-30 minutes each)
8 mid-week reminder sessions (audio, approximately 15 minutes each) — shorter reinforcement sessions designed to keep the work active between your main sessions
A 30-minute Zoom check-in session at week 4 (included in the program price) — so we can see how you are going and tweak your program if needed
Access to your sessions through your secure Norwest Wellbeing member portal
Sessions written in the voice of your chosen clinical hypnotherapist — Paul Smith or Rebecca Smith
Lifetime access to your session audio

Program duration: 8 weeks
Total sessions: 16 audio sessions plus one 30-minute Zoom check-in
Payment: $497 in full, or $67/week × 8 weeks (cancel anytime)

Why hypnotherapy — and this format

Gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH) is recommended as a second-line treatment for IBS in both European and North American gastroenterology guidelines. Systematic reviews consistently show 56 to 80 percent of patients achieve meaningful symptom relief, with benefits maintained at one-year and five-year follow-up. It works by retraining the gut-brain axis — reducing visceral hypersensitivity, lowering anticipatory anxiety, and helping the nervous system stop treating normal digestive sensations as threats. The personalised format means every session is built around your specific symptom pattern, not a general IBS script.

Your practitioners

Your program is written and delivered by one of our qualified clinical hypnotherapists. At enrolment you choose your preferred voice.

Paul Smith

Dip.Clin.Hyp. Dip.Psych.Th.

4.9(72 reviews)

Specialises in:

Anxiety & OCD TreatmentAlcohol & Habit CessationADHD & NeurodivergencePediatric & ARFID Support

Paul combines analytical precision with compassionate care, helping clients across Australia break free from anxiety, unwanted habits, and limiting thought patterns via secure telehealth and in-clinic sessions.

Paul's methodical, evidence-based approach translates perfectly to online therapy. He focuses on 'neuro-education' explaining the 'why' behind your behaviors ensuring you get the same effective outcomes via Zoom as you would in person.

Whether you are in Sydney, Melbourne, or remote Australia, Paul provides you with the practical tools and structured strategies to maintain your progress long after your session ends.

Rebecca Smith

Dip.Clin.Hyp. Women's Health Specialist

5.0(72 reviews)

Specialises in:

Women's Health SpecialistNervous System RegulationWeight & Body ImageFertility & Pregnancy Support

Rebecca specialises in helping women transform their relationship with food, body image, and self-worth through gentle, evidence-based hypnotherapy tailored specifically for women's unique needs.

Her IBS treatment combines gut-brain hypnotherapy with stress reduction techniques, helping you manage digestive symptoms while addressing the emotional factors that often trigger flare-ups.

Whether you're preparing for pregnancy, healing your relationship with food, or rebuilding confidence, Rebecca provides the compassionate guidance and practical tools you need for lasting change.

Both practitioners bring the same qualifications and clinical experience. The choice is simply about which voice you find most comfortable to work with.

What clients say

Oliver G.

11 March 2026

“The structured programme with Rebecca gave me tools I never had before for managing my digestive health. The convenience of listening at home meant I could really focus on the sessions without any distractions. My IBS episodes are now rare.”

Hypnotherapy for IBS

Pricing and enrolment

The Norwest Method IBS Program is $497 AUD when you pay for all eight weeks upfront — or you can spread the cost at $67 per week for eight weeks and cancel your weekly plan anytime. Both options include fully personalised gut-directed hypnotherapy across eight weeks, your week 4 Zoom check-in session, and lifetime access to your audio.

One-on-one gut-directed hypnotherapy typically runs to 8 to 12 sessions at $150 to $250 each. This program delivers a clinically structured, fully personalised program at a fraction of that cost — with the same practitioner involvement at the point it matters most.

No hidden fees: what you see at checkout is what you pay for the plan you choose.

Enrol today for only $67 per week

Frequently asked questions

Is there clinical evidence that hypnotherapy works for IBS?

Yes. Gut-directed hypnotherapy is one of the most evidence-supported non-pharmaceutical treatments for IBS available. It is recommended as a second-line treatment in both European and North American gastroenterology guidelines. Multiple systematic reviews show meaningful symptom relief in the majority of patients, with results that last. This is not an alternative therapy — it is an evidence-based clinical protocol delivered in a personalised audio format.

Do I need a formal IBS diagnosis to enrol?

We recommend that you have a formal diagnosis from a GP or gastroenterologist before beginning the program. IBS shares symptoms with other gastrointestinal conditions that require different treatment. If you have not had a formal diagnosis but have been managing IBS symptoms for some time, please book a free consult with one of our practitioners before enrolling.

Is this program suitable for IBS-D, IBS-C, and mixed IBS?

Yes. After purchase, your intake form captures your specific IBS subtype and the program is built around it. The imagery, suggestions, and therapeutic focus used in your sessions are calibrated to your subtype. This is one of the key advantages of a personalised program over a generic recording.

What does the week 4 Zoom check-in involve?

A 30-minute Zoom session with your clinical hypnotherapist, included in the program price. This live check-in lets us see how you are going and whether we need to tweak anything in your program. Your practitioner reviews the first four weeks, hears what has shifted and what has not, and shapes the final four sessions accordingly — with a clear focus on which parts of life you most want to reclaim in the second half, such as eating, social situations, travel, or work.

How much time does this take each week?

Plan for approximately 40-45 minutes per week. The main session is about 25-30 minutes and the mid-week reminder is about 15 minutes. Many clients listen to the reminder more than once across the week — it is designed for that.

Can I do this alongside my current diet or medication approach?

Yes. The Norwest Method addresses the psychological and neurological components of IBS and works alongside dietary management, medication, and other approaches. We recommend telling your GP you are starting the program. The program does not provide dietary advice and is not a substitute for medical care.

This is not a physical condition — is hypnotherapy really going to help?

IBS is absolutely a physical condition. The symptoms are real, the pain is real, and the impact on daily life is real. What gut-directed hypnotherapy addresses is the mechanism driving those physical symptoms — the dysregulated communication between the nervous system and the enteric nervous system of the gut. Retraining that communication produces measurable physical changes, not just psychological ones.

What if I want support after the 8 weeks?

An optional follow-up check-in is available after program completion. Mention it to your practitioner at your week 4 Zoom check-in if you would like to discuss ongoing support options.

Eight weeks from now, your gut could stop being the loudest thing in the room.

$497 in full or $67/week for 8 weeks (cancel anytime). Week 4 Zoom check-in included. Personalised to your IBS subtype. Lifetime access to your sessions.

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