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Areas of focus

Self-esteem & confidence

Confidence is rarely built by positive thinking. It is built by no longer being at war with yourself.

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Low self-esteem is a voice, and that voice usually belonged to someone else first. Teenagers hear it in comparison and social media; adults hear it in performance reviews and relationships.

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I also work with focus and composure before a specific challenge — an exam, an interview, a competition, a medical procedure — often with hypnosis.

You may recognise yourself if…

A harsh internal commentary you would never use with a friend
Difficulty accepting compliments or claiming achievements
Saying yes when you mean no
Avoiding opportunities to avoid the risk of failing
Freezing or blanking under exam or performance pressure

How we work together

We identify the critical voice, its history, and what it was originally trying to protect.

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We strengthen an internal adult who can answer it — not by arguing, but by taking responsibility.

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Where a concrete event is approaching, we prepare with hypnosis and anchoring so your resources are available under pressure.

The first step is often the most difficult. Let's take it together.

Virginie Soum

English-speaking psychotherapist for adults, teenagers, children, expats and international families on the French Riviera.

Where to find me

Espace Nelia, Valbonne (near Sophia Antipolis)

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (near Monaco) — Saturdays

Online sessions worldwide

Home visits (under certain conditions)

Contact

06 05 00 19 95
virgsoum@gmail.com
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