by Matt Krouwel | May 30, 2026 | evidence-based practice, Functional digestive disorder, functional disorder, hypnotherapy, irritable bowel syndrome
New research has recently been published further demonstrating the effectiveness of hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and what is more it has interesting implications of possible future practice. Hypnotherapy for functional digestive disorders One of... 
by Matt Krouwel | Mar 7, 2026 | anxiety, functional disorder, hypnotherapy, pee shy, shy bladder syndrome, Systematic desensitization
As a therapist with many years of experience working with functional and anxiety disorders I have used hypnotherapy for shy bladder syndrome and pee shy clients many times. Often shy bladder presents as a secondary symptom to another problem such as social anxiety, or... by Matt Krouwel | Mar 1, 2026 | anxiety, functional disorder, paruresis, pee shy, shy bladder syndrome
The term ‘pee shy’ or having a ‘shy bladder’ means a person who finds it difficult or to urinate when another person is around. Shy bladder syndrome is: A specific form of public toilet anxiety. More common in men than women. Frequently accompanied by another anxiety...