Joelle Le Van Hypnotherapy

23/10/2025

Feeling grateful to have supported this lovely client with their sleep.

If you are struggling with your sleep feel free to visit my website on the link below to see how I support clients with sleep problems.

https://joellelevanhypnotherapy.co.uk/insomnia/

21/10/2025

Change can feel scary— but it’s also where growth begins.

Change isn’t always empowering or exciting at first. It can feel uncomfortable, even frightening. When you step away from what’s familiar, even if it’s no longer serving you, your mind can cling to old patterns because they feel safe.

That’s the tricky thing about being “stuck” — it’s not a lack of willpower or motivation. It’s your brain doing its best to protect you from the unknown. But that same protective instinct can also keep you trapped in cycles of worry, self-doubt, or procrastination.

✨ Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps you move through that stuckness with calm and clarity. It quiets the noisy, anxious part of the mind and helps you reconnect with the logical, confident part of yourself — the one that knows you can move forward.

Using relaxation, positive visualisation and future-focused conversations, you start to see possibilities again — and take gentle, steady steps toward the life you want.

Change might feel uncomfortable, but it’s where transformation happens. 💫

13/10/2025

💭 Understanding Anxiety — Your Brain Is Trying to Protect You

If you ever feel anxious, please know this: it doesn’t mean you’re weak or damaged.
Your brain is simply doing what it was designed to do — keep you safe.

Thousands of years ago, our ancestors needed to stay alert to real dangers.
That same part of your brain still exists today, watching out for threats — even when there aren’t any.

Think of anxiety like a smoke alarm. It’s there to protect you from danger.
Sometimes, though, it goes off when you’ve just burnt the toast. 🔔

When you understand that anxiety is a natural survival response — not a personal flaw — you can begin to see it with more kindness and curiosity.

Using hypnotherapy and gentle techniques, we can help the mind relearn what safety feels like, so that alarm doesn’t need to sound so often.

You are not damaged. Your brain is just doing its job — it’s simply time to teach it that you’re safe now. 💙

If you would like some support with managing anxiety, please send me a message.

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12/10/2025

https://joellelevanhypnotherapy.co.uk/2025/10/12/overcoming-emetophobia-with-solution-focused-hypnotherapy/

Emetophobia— the intense fear of vomiting — is more common than many people realise. For some, it’s a mild discomfort around sickness, but for others, it can become a daily struggle that impacts every part of life. People with emetophobia might avoid certain foods, social situations, public tr...

10/10/2025

🌟 Two Years Running! 🌟
I’m incredibly proud to share that I’ve been named one of the Top 3 Best Rated Hypnotherapists in South Gloucestershire for 2025 — for the second year in a row! 🥇✨

Being recognised again by Three Best Rated is such an honour, and it reflects my dedication to helping clients make lasting, positive changes in their lives — whether that’s overcoming anxiety, breaking unhelpful habits, or building confidence and self-worth. 💫

Every session I deliver is focused on helping you move forward, find calm, and unlock your potential — because change doesn’t have to be hard when you have the right support. 🌿

Thank you to all my wonderful clients who trust me to be part of their journey — this achievement is as much yours as it is mine. 💛

If you’re ready to take that next step towards a calmer, more confident you, get in touch today — your transformation can start here. 🌈

05/10/2025

After a full and busy 6-day week supporting my lovely clients, today has been all about slowing down and emptying my own stress bucket! ☀️

I’ve spent the day in the sunshine, surrounded by the countryside (and some very friendly goats 🐐), enjoying time with my kids and catching up with close friends. Simple moments like these remind me how restorative rest, nature, and laughter really are.

Stepping outside, soaking up natural light, and breathing fresh air does wonders for both body and mind. It’s such a gentle reminder that balance is as important as productivity.

Here’s to pausing, recharging, and making space for the people and places that bring joy. 🌿💛

04/10/2025

Not everyone is going to like us — and that’s okay.

When someone’s words or actions sting, it’s easy to slip into the habit of making it about ourselves: What did I do wrong? Why don’t they like me? But more often than not, their response is shaped by their own experiences, moods, or struggles — not by who we are.

Taking things personally is a way of interpreting the world, and interpretation is something we can shift. By pausing and asking ourselves, Is this really about me?, we create space to respond with calm instead of defensiveness.

Your value isn’t determined by how others see you. The more we practice letting go of what isn’t ours, the freer we feel.

Next time something stings, notice it, breathe, and remind yourself: you don’t have to take it on. 🌿

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02/10/2025

🌿 Gratitude: The Science of Thankfulness 🌿

Gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you.” It’s the practice of pausing to notice and appreciate the good—big or small—in our lives. When we cultivate gratitude, we’re not only shifting our perspective… we’re literally changing our brain. ✨

🧠 The science bit:
Regular gratitude practice increases dopamine and serotonin—the “feel-good” neurotransmitters that boost mood and resilience. Over time, this strengthens neural pathways that help us focus more on the positive, reducing stress and anxiety.

🌼 How to practice gratitude daily:

Notice small joys (a smile, a warm drink, fresh air).
Write down or reflect on what you’re thankful for.
Share your appreciation with others.

🌞 Morning exercise:
Before you get out of bed, think of 3 things you’re grateful for today. They can be as simple as the comfort of your pillow or the opportunities the day may bring.

🌙 Evening exercise:
Before sleep, place your hand on your heart and recall 3 positive moments from your day. Allow yourself to re-experience those feelings of warmth and appreciation as you drift off.

Gratitude is like a daily workout for your mind—it strengthens positivity, lifts mood, and leaves you feeling more connected. 💛

✨ What’s one thing you’re grateful for right now? Share it below 👇

01/10/2025

Did you know that 90% of your behaviours, thoughts, and emotions are controlled by your subconscious mind? That means most of what you do isn’t based on conscious decisions—it’s driven by deep-rooted patterns formed over time.

This is why willpower alone often isn’t enough to create lasting change. You might try to reduce anxiety, boost confidence, or break bad habits, but if your subconscious beliefs don’t support that change, you’ll keep falling back into old patterns. Sound familiar?

🚀 This is where hypnotherapy can help! 🚀

Using solution-focused hypnotherapy, we gently guide your mind into a deeply relaxed state where positive suggestions can take root, helping you:

✅ Reduce stress & anxiety
✅ Overcome negative thought loops
✅ Rewire your brain for confidence & calm
✅ Sleep better & feel more in control

✨ Try this simple relaxation technique today: ✨

🔹 Close your eyes and take a deep breath in… hold for 3 seconds… now exhale slowly.
🔹 As you breathe out, imagine all tension leaving your body.
🔹 Now, bring your awareness to the top of your head. Notice any tension and allow it to soften.
🔹 Slowly scan down your body—relaxing your forehead, jaw, shoulders, chest, arms, stomach, hips, legs, and feet.
🔹 With each breath out, release any remaining tension, feeling lighter and calmer.

💬 Curious to learn more? Get in contact and book a consultation and take the first step toward a calmer, more confident YOU! 💙

28/09/2025

🌿 If you’ve been wanting to overcome a habit that no longer serves you, hypnotherapy can be such a powerful and supportive tool. Together we can work on creating new, healthier patterns and give you techniques to use in everyday life.

💫 Send me a message if you are curious about how hypnotherapy could help you too.

21/09/2025

As the trees release their leaves, they show us the beauty in shedding what no longer serves. Just as the branches make space for rest and renewal, we too can release old habits, thoughts, or patterns that weigh us down.

Wellness this season isn’t just about cosy routines—it’s about clearing space for what truly nourishes you. 🌿

✨ What can you gently let go of?
✨ What can you release to create room for growth?
✨ What would it feel like to lighten your load, just as the trees do?

Every leaf that falls is a lesson: letting go isn’t loss—it’s preparation for renewal. 🍁

This autumn, give yourself permission to release and make space for what’s next. 💛

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