Joelle Le Van Hypnotherapy

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Joelle Le Van Hypnotherapy

Clinical Hypnotherapist/ Solution-Focused Psychotherapist MNCH Reg, DSFH, HPD,AFSFH,
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01/02/2026

🧠💭 How I support you as a solution-focused hypnotherapist

As a solution-focused hypnotherapist, my work is centred around helping you move forward in a way that feels safe, encouraging, and achievable for you.

Our sessions are a completely non-judgemental space. You don’t need to explain yourself perfectly or have everything figured out — you’re met exactly where you are. Together, we focus on your goals, your strengths, and the progress you’re already making, even if it doesn’t always feel obvious to you yet.

I work alongside you, supporting you every step of the way. Sometimes that means helping you gently refocus when things feel overwhelming; other times it means celebrating the small wins that quietly build confidence and momentum. Think of me as your calm, steady cheerleader — encouraging you, believing in you, and reminding you of what you’re capable of, especially on the days you doubt yourself.

Between sessions, I give thoughtful consideration to how best to support your ongoing progress, so that our time together remains focused, supportive, and tailored to you.

✨ Solution-focused hypnotherapy is about empowering you to move forward with confidence, clarity, and self-belief — knowing you’re supported in a space that is kind, respectful, and genuinely on your side.

Your goals matter, and you don’t have to work towards them alone.

30/01/2026

🧠 Your subconscious is always listening

Every thought you repeat is like a message sent straight to your subconscious mind.
It doesn’t judge, analyse, or argue back — it simply accepts what you tell it and works to make it feel true.

💡 But you can interrupt that pattern.

Simple tip to rewire a negative thought:

When you notice a negative thought, don’t fight it — counteract it.
Gently shift your focus to something you are grateful for, no matter how small.

Example:
Negative thought: “I’m not good enough.”
Counter: “Right now, I’m grateful for my body supporting me” or “I’m grateful I noticed this thought.”

💡 Why this works:
Gratitude activates different neural pathways and encourages the release of feel-good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. These chemicals help calm the stress response and signal safety to the brain. The more often you do this, the more those positive pathways strengthen — and the old negative ones weaken through lack of use.

Over time, your brain learns a new default. One that feels calmer, kinder, and more supportive.

Your thoughts matter.
Choose them gently 💙

25/01/2026

Not everything is personal — even when it feels like it is. 🤍

Learning not to take things personally can genuinely change your life. It protects your peace and your self-worth 🌱

Most of the time, people’s reactions, comments, or unkind behaviour have very little to do with you. They’re a reflection of what’s going on inside them — their insecurities, stress, fears, or emotional wounds 🪞

When you stop internalising other people’s actions, you stop carrying emotions that were never yours. You respond with calm instead of reacting from hurt. You spend less time overthinking and more time living ✨

This mindset is especially powerful in relationships, at work, and in everyday life. It helps you create emotional boundaries and reminds you that you don’t need to change who you are to manage someone else’s feelings 🧠💛

Not everything deserves your energy.
Not everything is a reflection of you.
Sometimes the most freeing thought is simply:

“This isn’t about me.” 🕊️

22/01/2026

I’m incredibly pleased and grateful to share that my hypnotherapy business has won the South England Prestige Award 2025/2026 🏆✨

When I made the decision to leave my permanent job that I was very unhappy in to start this business, I had no idea how successful it would become in such a short period of time. It was a huge decision to make and felt so scary at the time.

I certainly never imagined that one day I would be celebrating multiple awards for the work I love doing. 💙

This award is a reminder of the journey, the challenges, and the trust that my clients have placed in me. I’m so thankful to everyone who has supported me along the way — your encouragement, feedback, and trust have made this possible 🙏🌟

Feeling grateful and excited to keep helping people discover their own strengths and make real, positive changes. ✨

17/01/2026

Feeling so grateful today after receiving a lovely review from a client. It’s a real privilege to be part of someone’s journey—watching them grow in confidence, find their calm, and discover strengths they didn’t realise were already there.

Every person who walks into the therapy room brings their own story, and being trusted to support that process means more to me than words can say. Moments like this remind me why I do what I do. 💙

To all my clients, past and present—thank you for allowing me to walk alongside you on your path to positive change.

15/01/2026

What are you ready to let go of this year? 🌿

In hypnotherapy we talk a lot about change, but real transformation often isn’t about adding more—it’s about gently releasing what no longer serves you.

Less overthinking.
Less people-pleasing.
Less holding onto old stories about who you “should” be.

Your mind is like a garden 🌱—when we stop watering the weeds, space opens for something healthier to grow.

I’ve been reflecting on this in my own life too. I’m making changes to the way I work so I can create a better balance—more calm, more presence, more energy for the people I support and for the life I want to live 💛. Because even as therapists, we have to practice what we teach: caring for the nervous system, not just powering through.

Hypnotherapy isn’t about forcing yourself to be different.
It’s about loosening the grip of old habits, calming the anxious mind, and reconnecting with the part of you that already knows how to feel safe, confident and at ease ✨.

Sometimes “less” really is the most powerful upgrade.

If you’re feeling ready to put something down—anxiety, a habit, that constant pressure to be everything for everyone—this is exactly the kind of work I support in my sessions 🤝. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Book in for a consultation and we can explore what your “less is more” could look like 🌙.

So tell me…
what would your mind feel lighter without this year? 💬

05/01/2026

It’s Monday, and if you woke up with that unsettled, anxious feeling about being back at work after the Christmas break — that’s normal.

A break shifts our rhythm. Returning to a busy schedule can unsettle the nervous system — and yes, even I feel a little apprehensive about stepping back into my extremely full diary. That awareness is key.

What’s helped me transition more smoothly this time isn’t pushing too hard— it’s being more intentional:

🔹 Gradually resetting sleep — slowly getting back into earlier nights and wake-up times
🔹 Movement & fresh air — even gentle exercise to clear mental clutter
🔹 Relaxation — giving my nervous system permission to slow down
🔹 Yoga — grounding the body to calm the mind
🔹 Motivational affirmations — feeding my mind with supportive, forward-focused thoughts

These aren’t big changes. They’re regulating habits. And regulation creates resilience.

If anxiety shows up, see it as information — not a problem. Coach yourself back to the basics: routine, movement, breath, and focus on today, not the whole week ahead.

You don’t need to rush this transition.
You need to lead yourself through it — calmly and intentionally.

31/12/2025

As we step into a new year, it’s a natural time to think about what we want to change, improve, or move towards. But here’s something many people miss:
your brain needs clear instructions 🧠

Think of your brain like a sat nav 🚗🗺️
If you type in a vague destination like “somewhere nicer” or “I just want to feel better,” the sat nav can’t calculate a route. It might keep recalculating… or go nowhere at all.

The same is true for goals.

When goals are vague, the brain struggles to visualise what success looks like. When goals are specific, the brain starts doing what it does best—spotting opportunities, adjusting behaviour, and guiding you forward 🎯

Instead of:
❌ “I want to be healthier”

Try:
✅ “I want to feel calmer in my body, sleep better, and move more easily by March”

Specific goals give your mind something to aim for, something it can picture and work towards 👀✨

A Solution-Focused Way to Think About the New Year 🌱

Rather than focusing on what you don’t want, solution-focused thinking invites you to explore what you do want—and how life will look when things are better.

You might reflect on these gentle questions:

If this year went really well, what would be different about your life? 🌟

What would you be doing more of that tells you things are improving?

How would you feel, emotionally or physically, when this goal is being achieved? 💭

What would someone close to you notice first about this positive change? 💬

You don’t need to map the whole journey tonight.
Even a clear first destination is enough for the brain to begin recalculating a better route 🛣️

As the new year begins, be kind, be realistic, and be specific 💙
Give your mind a destination it can believe in—and let it guide you there, one step at a time ✨

29/12/2025

What a busy Christmas it’s been ✨
So much lovely time spent socialising with friends and family, laughing, chatting, and soaking up those feel-good moments 💛🎄

Socialising is wonderful for boosting serotonin – that happy, connected feeling 😊
But being busy every single day can also raise cortisol, our stress hormone 😮‍💨

So today I listened to what I needed.
Some quiet time in my own company 🌿
A gentle walk 🚶‍♀️
Time to read my book 📖
And a little treat at The Ivy with a delicious hot chocolate ☕️🤍

A reminder that rest isn’t selfish – it’s necessary.
Balancing connection with calm helps our nervous system reset and recharge ✨

If you’re feeling frazzled after the festive season, it’s okay to slow down and unwind in your own way 💆‍♀️💭

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21/12/2025

As we head into the Christmas period, I just wanted to let you know that I’ll be taking some time off to rest and recharge. I’ll be back in the practice from Monday 5th January ✨

This has been one of the busiest years I’ve ever had since starting the business, and I feel nothing but deep gratitude. Being trusted to support so many wonderful clients has been a real privilege. Watching each of you grow, gain confidence, and move forward in your lives is genuinely one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.

Thank you to every client who’s walked through my door, and to everyone who follows, supports, and shares my work — it truly means more than you know. 💙

I’m already feeling excited and inspired for what 2026 will bring, and I can’t wait to continue this journey together.

Wishing you all a peaceful, joyful Christmas and a very happy New Year 🎄✨

16/12/2025

Did you know your gut and your brain are in constant communication?
This is known as the gut–brain axis 🧠➡️🦠

When life feels stressful, your nervous system can switch into fight or flight 🚨
And when that happens, digestion often takes a back seat.

For many people with IBS, this can mean:

• cramping
• bloating
• urgency
• discomfort
• flare-ups during stressful periods

IBS isn’t “all in your head” — but the nervous system plays a huge role in how intense symptoms feel 💭

✨ This is where hypnotherapy can help.

Hypnotherapy works by calming the nervous system and helping the body return to a rest-and-digest state 🌿
When the brain sends signals of safety, the gut can begin to settle too.

Clients often notice:
• reduced gut sensitivity
• fewer stress-related flare-ups
• improved comfort and confidence
• a greater sense of control over symptoms 💛

Supporting the mind helps support the body — especially when it comes to IBS ✨

If you’re curious about hypnotherapy for IBS, feel free to get in touch 🤍

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