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Irritable bowel in Geneva

In and around Geneva, 4 therapists treat this complaint. In irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea or constipation occur over a long period without an organic cause being found. It is common and not dangerous, but can be very distressing. The gut and the nervous system influence each other.

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4
therapists nearby
4

Therascout does not diagnose. Have new, severe or persistent complaints checked by a doctor.

The diagnosis is made by a doctor after other causes such as coeliac disease or bowel inflammation have been ruled out.

Illustration for Irritable bowel: woman sitting on the bed with abdominal pain

When to see a doctor

See a doctor if you notice:

  • Blood in the stool or black stool
  • Unintended weight loss
  • A new change in bowel habits aged 50 or over
  • Symptoms that wake you at night, or fever
  • Bowel cancer or inflammatory bowel disease in the family

In an emergency: 144

What you can do yourself

  • Food diary

    Note what you eat and your symptoms. This helps identify triggers.

  • Eat regularly and calmly

    Fixed meal times, eat slowly, little fatty food, alcohol and coffee.

  • Exercise and stress relief

    Both can ease symptoms.

Which therapies are used for irritable bowel syndrome?

Sorted by the state of research on irritable bowel syndrome. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.

What do the dots mean?
Established
recommended in guidelines, well studied
Partly supported
effect shown in studies, with limitations
Limited evidence
few or weak studies
Hardly studied
used, but hardly or not studied

The rating covers the research, not the therapist.

  • Partly supportedSuppl. ins.

    Hypnotherapy

    Gut-directed hypnotherapy is among the most effective psychological treatments for IBS.

    Sources 1, 2

    2 therapists near you
  • Partly supportedBasic ins. (referral)

    Psychotherapy (CBT)

    Cognitive behavioural therapy relieves IBS symptoms in studies about as well as hypnotherapy.

    Sources 1, 2

    1 therapist near you
  • Partly supportedBasic ins. (some cases)

    Nutrition counselling

    A low-FODMAP diet eases symptoms for many people. It should be supervised and time-limited.

    Sources 1, 3

    No therapists near you
  • Limited evidenceBasic or suppl. ins.

    Acupuncture

    No difference compared with sham acupuncture in symptoms or quality of life.

    Source 4

    1 therapist near you

Therapists may offer several methods, so they can be counted more than once.

As of October 2026 · How we rate

Therapists in and around Geneva

  • Portrait of Aurélie Dubois, Neurofeedback in Geneva

    Aurélie Dubois

    Demo

    Cabinet Dubois

    • 5.0(2)
    • Geneva · <1 km
    • Languages: fr · en · de
    NeurofeedbackHypnotherapyAutogenic training
    EMR
    Price
    CHF 72–160
  • Portrait of Chloé Perrin, Patient education programme in Geneva

    Chloé Perrin

    Demo

    Cabinet Perrin

    • 5.0(2)
    • Geneva · 2 km
    • Languages: fr · en
    Patient education programmeHypnotherapyAutogenic training
    ASCA
    Price
    CHF 75–165
  • Portrait of Dr. phil. Céline Jaquet, Psychotherapy in Geneva

    Dr. phil. Céline Jaquet

    Demo

    Cabinet Céline Jaquet

    • 4.7(3)
    • Geneva · 1.5 km
    • Languages: fr · de
    • Online
    PsychotherapyMindfulness training (MBSR)
    Basic insurance (KVG)
    Price
    CHF 90–180
    Next appointment
    Available from tomorrow
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We show practices that list this complaint in their profile. How do we sort?

Costs and health insurance

Hypnotherapy
Usually supplementary insurance, if the therapist is recognised.
Psychotherapy (CBT)
Basic insurance on a doctor's referral: 15 sessions, then another 15. Beyond 30 sessions the insurer must approve.
Nutrition counselling
Basic insurance with a doctor's referral for certain illnesses, e.g. diabetes or severe obesity. Otherwise supplementary insurance.
Acupuncture
Basic insurance if a doctor with the relevant certificate treats you. Otherwise supplementary insurance, if the therapist is recognised.
Your insurer
Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
Practice prices
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Irritable bowel in other cities

Sources

  1. NICE CG61: Irritable bowel syndrome in adults: diagnosis and management
  2. Black et al., Gut 2020: Efficacy of psychological therapies for irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review and network meta-analysis
  3. Black et al., Gut 2022: Efficacy of different dietary interventions in irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review and network meta-analysis
  4. Cochrane: Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome

Content as of October 2026. We review it every year.