Experience Improved Quality of Life with Gastro-Psychology support
The connection between the brain and the gut directly impacts our health and well-being. It is no wonder then that our gut is also known as the second brain. For this reason, gastrointestinal problems can affect your mental health as also your psychological issues cause gut issues such as bloating, diarrhoea, pain etc.
Some of the problems that you might be facing due to psychological or gastrointestinal issues include the following and much more:
- Fatigue
- Chronic pain
- Disrupted sleep
- Mood and anxiety concerns
- Fear of leaving the house
These can interfere with your general lifestyle, family relationships and friendships, as well as have adverse impacts on your professional or education endeavours. Most importantly, these issues can keep you from attaining your personal life goals.
Evidence-Based Psychology Therapy for Gut Issues
Living with an illness that is disruptive and unpredictable is quite challenging, and such is the nature of gastrointestinal disorders. Experiencing recurrent symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fatigue, frequency and urgency can be both anxiety-provoking and disheartening. At ASMI PSYCHOLOGY, we take evidence-based approaches to determine the gut-brain connection and its impact in your life. Our gastro-psychologists work with you to improve your knowledge about the gut brain connection and use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy amongst other evidence-based therapies to identify the impact of thoughts and cognitions on health symptoms and vice versa.
We understand the unique challenges posed by some medical treatments that may include complex surgeries, changes to anatomy and having to use external aids to maintain a working digestive tract. We interact with you to better understand your life situation and tailor the psychological treatment to contribute to improved quality of life.
As the brain and the gut are closely connected, we need to address both dimensions to improve your quality of life. We can:
- Help you develop psychological and behavioural strategies to cope with the impacts of various types of gastrointestinal conditions
- Utilise evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to help alleviate your psychological symptoms
- Tailor treatment according to your unique medical situation and treatment prescribed by your doctor
Contact us now for an obligation-free 15 minute consultation to get more information.
