About me
Hi, I'm Gemma, a Registered Gut-Directed Hypnotherapist, CBT practitioner and Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, and founder of Remedy Hypnotherapy. I am also a HCPC Registered Dietitian.
I specialise in Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy, helping people with IBS and other functional gut disorders improve their symptoms and regain confidence in their daily lives.
As a Registered Dietitian with over 13 years of experience working in both the NHS and private practice, I have worked with many people who had diligently followed dietary advice for IBS, only to find that their symptoms persisted and that restrictive diets became increasingly difficult to maintain.
What struck me was how often people found the missing piece of the puzzle through hypnotherapy. While diet can play an important role in managing digestive symptoms, it is now well established that there is a powerful connection between the brain and the gut. When the nervous system is in a constant state of alert, digestive symptoms can become more frequent and more severe.
Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy works by helping to calm the nervous system and improve communication along the gut-brain axis, leading to significant improvements in symptoms and quality of life for many people. I also use CBT tools and techniques with proven success in reducing digestive symptoms which gives my clients something to use between and beyond their hypnotherapy sessions.
The evidence supporting Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy is so strong that it is recommended as a treatment for IBS within the NICE Guidelines for the Management of IBS. It offers a safe, effective and sustainable approach to managing symptoms when other strategies have provided only limited relief.
I also practice Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and help people with general anxiety by using a forward-thinking, step by step approach. We focus on setting small achievable goals at each session combined with relaxing hypnosis to reduce anxiety and help you move forward to a more positive future.
I offer in person sessions at my garden clinic room in Box (in between Bath and Corsham) or on Zoom which also works really well.
Why should you work with me?
- I pride myself on being able to put people at ease and make them feel safe, listened to and understood.
- I love working with people and nothing makes me happier than seeing others thrive
- I will work hard to help you feel empowered and motivated to feel better
- I use modern, researched methods, from Gut Directed Hypnotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- I am an experienced therapist with over 13 years of working in clinical settings
- Our sessions will be fun and engaging. Humour and laughter will be included at no extra cost.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained with the prestigious, award winning SFTA hypnotherapy training school and was lucky enough to be tutored by the school's founder Catherine Eland who is a leading Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and a published author and podcaster. I gained a Solution Focused Academy Hypnotherapy Diploma and have worked with a wide range of clients both during my training and since mostly seeing people with anxiety. I have since gone on to complete further training as a Gut Directed Hypnotherapist and given my background as a Dietitian I am uniquely qualified to help people with functional gut disorders such as IBS.
Testimonials: What a couple of my lovely clients say about me:
Gemma has a really lovely way about her and is naturally calming. I found her sessions incredibly helpful — I felt noticeably less anxious and generally happier after working with her. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
Tina
“I have had a lovely course of hypnotherapy with Gemma. The science of this is incredibly interesting and the technique used is really relaxing. Gemma created an environment of internal focus and calm. This would be a benefit to most people. Really relaxing! :)”
Hollie
Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
info Information about health conditions (*)
Hypnotherapy can enhance the well-being of individuals diagnosed with serious medical conditions, but should not take the place of medical treatment and advice. If you have been diagnosed with - or suspect you may have - any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor before starting hypnotherapy.
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
Gut-directed hypnotherapy can help with:
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Abdominal pain and discomfort associated with IBS
Bloating and abdominal distension
Diarrhoea-predominant IBS (IBS-D)
Constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C)
Mixed bowel habit IBS (IBS-M)
Urgency and fear of needing the toilet
Gut-related anxiety and symptom-related stress
Food fear and avoidance behaviours that have developed because of digestive symptoms
Reduced confidence in social situations, travel, eating out or work due to IBS symptom
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £65.00
Free initial in-person or online session
Additional information
Discovery call following enquiry or booking (approx. 10-15 minutes) A chance for me to get a little background on how I can help and for us to break the ice! Free
Free Initial consultation: (50-60 minutes). This initial session involves background information collection and a chance for me to gain a clear understanding of how I can help followed by a detailed, easy to understand explanation of why your brain is behaving the way it is and how hypnotherapy can help. FREE!
Subsequent hypnotherapy sessions: (50-60 minutes) £65
Block Booking Offer: Pay for 4 or more sessions upfront and receive a 10% discount (£58.50 per session)
Guided relaxation sessions (30 minutes) £35 - The perfect choice for anyone looking to calm their nervous system and enjoy 30 minutes of deep, restorative relaxation. Designed to help you switch off from life's demands and recharge both mind and body, think of it as a massage for the mind.
One off stopping smoking or vaping session: (90-120 minutes) Includes information gathering, brain explanation on the process of addiction to smoking or vaping and targeted hypnotherapy tailored specifically to help you stop smoking for good. £180 (one off cost)
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Further information
What is Gut-directed hypnotherapy?
Gut-directed hypnotherapy is a specialised approach developed for people with IBS and other disorders of gut-brain interaction. It can help to reduce symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, altered bowel habits, urgency and the anxiety that often accompanies ongoing digestive symptoms.
Gut-directed hypnotherapy helps to calm the communication between the brain and the gut, reduce gut sensitivity and help people develop a different response to symptoms. It is often considered when symptoms persist despite dietary changes, medication or reassurance following medical investigations.
What Is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy?
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a modern, positive approach that focuses on helping you move forward rather than analysing past problems. Instead of asking “why am I like this?”, the focus is on “how do I want to feel and what would help me get there?”
This approach is supportive, practical, and centred around your strengths helping you build the future you want, one step at a time.
How Does It Work?
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy combines two gentle but powerful elements:
- Solution-Focused Conversation
Each session begins with a relaxed, supportive conversation where we focus on your goals and what you’d like life to look like as things improve. Together, we explore small, achievable steps that help move you forward, building confidence and resilience along the way.
- Hypnosis (Guided Relaxation)
You’ll then be guided into a deeply relaxed state, similar to daydreaming or that lovely moment just before sleep. Hypnosis (also known as trance) is a natural state of mind that we experience often, for example when we are running, swimming, walking or driving a familiar route. During this time, your mind becomes calmer and more open to positive suggestions for change. Rest assured you always remain fully aware and in control.
This guided relaxation helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and support positive changes at a subconscious level.
- What Does Hypnosis Feel Like?
Hypnosis is a natural and deeply relaxing experience. Many people describe it as feeling similar to daydreaming or that peaceful state just before falling asleep. Your body feels calm and relaxed, while your mind remains aware and focused.
You are always in control during hypnosis and can hear everything that’s being said. It’s not about being “put under” or losing consciousness; you won’t do or say anything you don’t want to. In fact, many people are surprised by how normal and comfortable it feels.
During hypnosis, your nervous system begins to settle, helping reduce stress and tension. This calm, relaxed state allows positive suggestions to be more easily absorbed, supporting gentle and lasting change.
Most people leave sessions feeling relaxed, refreshed, and pleasantly calm, as though they’ve had a really good rest.
You will also be provided with a relaxation track to listen to at home following your initial consultation so you can create this relaxing feeling as you drift off to sleep each night.
Why Is It So Effective?
Stress and anxiety can have a huge impact on how we think, feel, and behave. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps lower stress levels, allowing your mind and body to return to a calmer, more balanced state. When this happens, positive change feels easier and more natural.
By working with both the conscious and subconscious mind, this approach helps you feel more in control, more confident, and better equipped to cope with whatever life throws at you.
A Positive, Supportive Approach
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is not about digging into the past or reliving difficult experiences. It’s about creating hope, building confidence, and helping you feel more like yourself again, in a calm, safe, and non-judgemental space.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
The number of sessions needed varies from person to person however on average people have between 8-12 sessions, preferably weekly or fortnightly. Phobias generally need 4 sessions depending on the complexity. Sessions are 50-60 minutes long. Smoking/vaping cessation is a one off 90–120-minute session.
