Location: International Plaza (Tanjong Pagar MRT Exit J) - Starting 1 June 2026
Unbound from Shame group therapy
A safe space to rebuild you
closed-group
Unbound from Shame
A 4-Session Closed Group Therapy Experience
People don’t walk around saying, “I struggle with shame.”
Instead it shows up as:
Overthinking what to say before you speak
Feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough” in relationships
Being overly aware of how you are being perceived
Adjusting yourself to fit what you think others will accept
Struggling to fully be yourself around others
Appearing confident on the outside, but second-guessing yourself internally
Avoiding certain situations, conversations, or people altogether
Feeling a quiet sense that something about you is “off” or not quite acceptable
Over time, this becomes exhausting.
You start organising your life around not being seen the “wrong” way.
This group therapy is designed to change that. Repeat as many cycles of the Unbound from Shame group therapy as you need.
How this works
This is a closed therapy group focused on helping you break out of shame-driven patterns in real time.
Most people try to think their way out of shame.
But in real life, when the moment comes
your body reacts, your mind blanks, and you fall back into old patterns.
This group is designed to work at that exact moment.
We combine:
Behavioural experiments (shame-attacking work)
Nervous system awareness and regulation (noticing the shame that lives in your nervous system)
Attachment and developmental understanding/trauma responses
Real-time group interaction as a relational laboratory
You will practise showing up differently while it’s actually happening, stretching beyond your usual limits.
As a result, your true-self is encouraged to surface and take the lead. Felt sense of safety increases too. So does your sense of self, worth, confidence etc.
This is both insight-based and experiential work.
What We Will Be Doing
This is an active, participation-based group.
You can expect:
Structured exercises that challenge your usual ways of holding back
Gradual, guided “shame-attacking” tasks (nothing thrown at you randomly)
Practising speaking, expressing, and taking up space under mild discomfort
Real conversations where you say what you usually hold in
Direct facilitation to help you stay present instead of retreating
Facilitated by Lou
Trauma-informed Psychotherapist & Clinical Hypnotherapist
Lou is a trauma-informed psychotherapist who believes that real healing happens when insight is embodied, not just understood. Her approach goes beyond talk therapy, integrating neuroscience, psychosomatic modalities, and experiential work that engages both the mind and body.
Group Structure
4 sessions
1.5 hours per session
Closed group (same members throughout)
Small group format (6 participants only)
Location: International Plaza (Tanjong Pagar MRT)
Facilitated By Lou, Psychotherapist
The Conscious Mind Psychotherapy
This group integrates trauma-informed care, behavioural work, and relational group processes to support real,
lasting shifts in how you experience yourself around others.
Investment
$270 for the full 4-session programme
(No drop-ins. Commitment to all sessions is required.)
How to JoinStep 1: Submit your interest
Step 2: Complete a short screening
Step 3: Confirmation and onboardingEnsure dates are ok for you.
Cycle 1
Mondays
1 June, 8 June, 15 June, 29 June
4pm
Cycle 2
Tuesdays
2 June, 9 June, 16 June, 30 June
7/730pm
Important: Read Before Joining
This is a transformational, not gentle group.
Because of the nature of the work:You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone
You may feel moments of discomfort, vulnerability, or activation
The group relies on active participation, not passive listening
To ensure safety and fit:
All participants will go through a short screening process
This group is not suitable for individuals in acute crisis
A basic ability to stay present with discomfort is required (support will be provided, but not from zero)
Joanne
Thank you holding this session Lou!! I learnt things that I've not been exposed to in my therapy session. Some of the practices were easier for me than the other.. it is interesting to know that we are able to change our past.
Yvonne
I have spent years in therapy, but the profound insights I gained from Lou’s 2-day session were truly transformative. For the first time, I could see the 'why's behind my behaviors and my automatic inclinations to engage in 'seemingly logical' behavior but they are driven by fear and other self-defeating cycles that originated from old, protective survival strategies.
The generosity of Lou's preparation was evident in the detailed questionnaires and personalized results, which gave us hard data to ground our understanding. There is immense comfort not just in talking, but in finding the measurable roots of your thoughts and actions even when it means doing the hard work. The ultimate gift was this crucial understanding: I am not what happened to me. This separation is the key to moving from reactive patterns to conscious, empowered responses. While the heavy work continues, I can say for sure that this 2-day workshop is not a conclusion, but the most empowering beginning.
Li Na
The attachment style group therapy has been really insightful. I got to learn about my own attachment style in deep detail. It felt like I was peeling myself layer by layer, to see clearly the core beliefs that I have been holding to, and how it shows up in my thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Most importantly, I learnt that we can take micro steps to shift towards secure attachment so that we have a healthier relationship with our loved ones, where we feel seen, heard, and understood.
Thank you, Lou, for holding the safe spaces for all of us, for fruitful reflection and discussion, and where we can just show up as we are.
Confidentiality and Safety
All participants are expected to respect the confidentiality of the group.
The facilitator maintains responsibility for establishing and upholding psychological safety, boundaries, and ethical group practice.
