The Gut Centre Difference:

• Pioneers in Brain-Gut Therapy in Australia for 14+ Years

Established in 2012, The Gut Centre is Australia’s most experienced clinic in Australia specialising in brain-gut therapies for disorders of gut-brain interaction and complex gut disorders. As pioneers in the field of psychogastroenterology, we have led the development of this approach and have been successfully treating patients for over 14 years.

• Founded by Dr Jim Kantidakis, Clinical Psychologist and Gut-directed Hypnotherapist

Our founder and director Dr Jim Kantidakis has more than 18 years experience in treating brain-gut disorders and was the first Australian to travel and undergo training from leading Gastroenterologist, Prof Whorewell and the founding gut-directed hypnotherapy team in Manchester, in the UK. His passion in the area of gastroenterology inspired him to develop and train his own team of expert practitioners under The Gut Centre.

Dr Kantidakis was part of the Functional Gut Clinic at St Vincent’s Hospital (Melbourne), and maintains strong links with leading gastroenterologists in Australia and the United States. When visiting the US, he visited specialised gut-directed hypnotherapy clinics across six states to explore the latest developments in psychogastroenterology research and practice. Dr Kantidakis has also been invited to present at several gastrointestinal conferences and events and hosts the Talking Gut with Dr Jim Kantidakis Podcast, where he talks with world leaders in gastroenterology and related systems.

• Evidence-Based, Personalised Treatment with Success Rates of Up to 80%

At The Gut Centre, we deliver evidence-based treatment focused on long-term improvement in gastrointestinal symptoms. Our approach integrates cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), gut-directed hypnotherapy, and other tailored, evidence-based interventions. Gut-directed hypnotherapy is based on the protocol of leading gastroenterologist, Professor Peter Whorwell. Together, these therapies achieve strong outcomes, with success rates up to 80%.

• Expertise in IBS and the Most Complex and Chronic Gut Disorders

At The Gut Centre, we specialise in treating IBS as well as complex and long-standing gastrointestinal conditions, including cases that have not responded to standard medical, dietary or app-based approaches. We treat conditions including:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 

Nausea and Vomiting

Abdominal Pain 

Dysphagia and Globus

Bloating 

Excessive Belching

Functional Dyspepsia

Abdominal Migraine

Reflux Disorder

Coeliac Disease

Functional Heartburn

Encopresis / Faecal Incontinence

Pelvic Pain

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (Counselling)

Rumination disorder and more

• Committed to Accessible, High-Quality Care

We are committed to making high-quality care accessible, with reduced wait times, flexible appointments including after-hours and telehealth, payment plans, and simple, on-the-spot Medicare processing, so you can focus on your health and wellbeing.

• Professional Standards and Safety

Maintaining current AHPRA registration and hypnotherapy certification, our highly skilled team of practitioners delivers best practice care in collaboration with GPs, gastroenterologists and other health providers.

• A Strong Focus on Paediatric Care

We also have a strong focus on paediatrics and treat children as young as 5 years old. We utilise a collaborative approach where we liaise with parents, GPs, paediatricians, gastroenterologists and school counsellors to provide your child with the highest level of multi-disciplinary and professional expertise and care.