Client Testimonials

A Note on Client Testimonials: I celebrate these inspiring stories of symptom relief and improved quality of life. However, it’s crucial to understand that IBS behaves differently in every single person. While these individuals achieved great results from the Gut-Brain Connection Program (formerly the ‘Freedom from IBS Program’), they do not guarantee that you will have the same experience. Your body is unique, and so is your IBS journey. What works beautifully for one person may not work for another. I focus on personalising my approach, but individual results will vary.

“I have more energy, confidence and greater sense wellbeing than before.”

Prior to coming to hypnotherapy, I had tried a range of diet and lifestyle options to try and resolve the situation (including a very protracted period of FODMAPs diet) to no avail. Plus, a solid helping of self-doubt and blame for my own circumstances! Over a period of years, I had been noticing articles about the effectiveness of hypnotherapy however had always found excuses not to engage with it - but I'm so glad I finally did!

I recall in one of my recordings Tony saying that I would later reflect on how minor any setbacks were on my journey to freedom from IBS. Months on, I still find myself saying that - and the lasting result is a game changer. People close to me have observed shifts in my appearance and manner now that I'm no longer braced and hunched against pain, or the potential of it.

Following the program, I have more energy, confidence and greater sense wellbeing than before so would recommend to anyone willing to give it shot. In my case the key part was being ready to want change and believing that the program could help me do that. I genuinely hope that more people can experience this amazing shift through the power of hypnotherapy.

 ~ CJ

~ JB

~ CJ

“I have confidence now that I have this under control and this is thanks to Tony.”

Hypnotherapy has been very successful for me. Tony was able to tailor what I needed to meet my needs, and this was, I think, imperative to the successful outcome I have experienced. I think about it (IBS) less, I haven't had an incident of IBS in quite some time and I feel back in control of my life and living it.

I have confidence now that I have this under control and this is thanks to Tony - Thanks Tony, it was so great to work with you and achieve my objective.

“IBS is becoming a mere after-thought and one day soon, it will disappear completely from my thoughts.”

I struggled with IBS for 2 ½ years with it having a disabling impact in my professional and personal life. I considered the Freedom From IBS program when I first read about the evidence-base for gut-directed hypnotherapy. I was expecting symptom control at first, but as I saw results, I began to believe that a cure could be achieved.

I am now cured. IBS is becoming a mere after-thought and one day soon, it will disappear completely from my thoughts. I remember once being fearful of living the rest of my life with IBS and so I can’t thank Tony enough for this life-changing program that was delivered in such a personalised way.

~ SD

“I have broken the cycle of chronic IBS and I’m feeling in control. “

Thank you Tony for empowering me and showing me what’s possible through this program.

~ HW

“I can't believe that my IBS is a thing of the past!”

I was diagnosed with IBS in 2005 and have tried everything from Low Fodmap diet, very expensive supplement programme, yoga, meditation, going gluten-free and even quitting my stressful job which I was told was the cause of my IBS, and the only thing that has worked has been the IBS Hypnotherapy NZ programme with Tony.

I can't believe that my IBS is a thing of the past! The power of the mind and how that is represented in our body is mind-blowing! Thank you Tony, I will be forever grateful.

~MH

Feedback on my presentation to the NZ Association of Professional Hypnotherapy (NZAPH) Conference in November 2025

My talk was titled: Resetting the Gut-Brain Axis, Clinical Applications of Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy

“Your talk on Resetting the Gut-Brain Axis was one of those sessions that left everyone talking, insightful, grounded in science, and full of practical tools. You made a complex topic easy to understand and directly relevant to client care, which is a real gift. Thank you for your professionalism, humour, and clarity your presentation was a standout moment at our NZAPH 25th Anniversary Conference.

Ngā mihi nui,”

Teresa Saunders

Conference MC | NZAPH