A Trial of Multi-convergent Therapy for Functional Symptoms and Stress in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease * Clinical Remission of inflammatory bowel disease as defined by an adapted disease activity index and a CRP \<10 * Age 18 to 65 years * Evidence of irritable bowel syndrome (Rome III criteria) or high perceived stress level (Levenstein perceived stress score \> 0.44) Exclusion Criteria: * Use of steroids within 1 month of entry to study * Initiation or change in dose of medication within 1 month of entry to the study * Presence of ileostomy or colostomy * Diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment * Current psychosis or substance misuse * Change in psychotropic medication in 3 months prior to entry to study * Previous psychological interventions * Pregnancy