IBS Support - Free & Trusted Resources for Gut Health
If you're struggling with IBS symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, or unpredictable digestion, it can feel confusing, frustrating, and at times overwhelming. You’re far from alone - IBS affects an estimated 10–15% of the global population, making it one of the most common digestive conditions worldwide.
There’s a huge amount of information online, and not all of it feels clear, trustworthy, or relevant. It can feel like a lot to navigate alone, especially as accessing NHS support is becoming more challenging.
This page brings together a small selection of trusted IBS resources, alongside my own gentle, evidence-based guidance, to help you feel more informed, supported, and confident in your next steps. Whether you're newly exploring IBS or looking for a more holistic approach to gut health, this is a calm place to begin.
Understanding Your Symptoms (IBS Self-Assessment)
Before making dietary or lifestyle changes, it can be helpful to understand whether your symptoms align with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The Rome IV Criteria are used clinically to help identify IBS based on symptom patterns, and you can explore a simple screening tool here:
This tool can support your understanding, but it doesn’t replace a medical diagnosis or advice from your GP or healthcare professional. I’d always recommend discussing your symptoms with your doctor.
For more information on IBS and how it’s diagnosed, you can read my blog here:
👉 What is IBS? Symptoms, Causes, and How to Know if I Have It?
Gentle Next Steps for IBS Support
If you already have an IBS diagnosis, or you're not sure where to start, you can download my free guide:
👉 9 Trusted Tips to Calm Your Gut
This guide shares evidence-based IBS advice, with a focus on simple, gut-friendly lifestyle changes that are often overlooked.
If you're just starting out, remember that IBS support doesn’t need to feel restrictive or overwhelming. Small, consistent changes, alongside nervous system support and a deeper understanding of your body, can make a meaningful difference over time.
Emerging research highlights the importance of the gut–brain axis, which is why a more integrated, holistic approach can often be more effective. This guide was created as a simple, supportive starting point, without over-emphasising food restriction.
Other Trusted IBS Information (UK)
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information online, these are a few reliable resources I often recommend to clients:
For in-depth information on IBS symptoms, causes, and treatment approaches: Guts UK Charity
For practical dietary guidance:
Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Advice for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
If you know you have IBS, there are free webinars on managing IBS: Patient Webinars
Some of these resources place more emphasis on dietary changes and restriction, and may include less focus on lifestyle or holistic support, but they can still be a helpful place to begin.
👉 Read more about why a holistic approach can help support IBS here
What next?
If you’ve already explored these approaches and are still struggling with symptoms such as bloating, pain, loose stools, or constipation, you may benefit from more personalised support.
I offer tailored IBS support that combines:
Evidence-based, gut-directed nutrition
Nervous system and gut–brain support
Gentle, sustainable lifestyle changes
This approach is designed to help you feel calmer in your body, more confident with food, and more in control of your symptoms.