Six Tuesdays (in-person)
starting 18th Aug | 7-8pm
OR Six Fridays (online)
starting 21st Aug | 8.30-9.30pm
$50 / session or $270 for all 6
Thrive at Work
Build confidence. Manage stress. Succeed without burning out.
Starting your career can be exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming.
Many young professionals struggle with self-doubt, workplace stress, difficult conversations, perfectionism, burnout, or feeling like they have to prove themselves every day.
If you've ever questioned whether you're good enough, found it difficult to switch off after work, or worried you're falling behind everyone else, you're not alone.
Thrive at Work is a practical six-week small-group program designed to help you build confidence, manage workplace stress, strengthen communication skills, and develop healthier habits that support long-term success.
Most career programs teach you what to do. We help you understand what's getting in your way. Through evidence-based psychology, practical skills and guided reflection, you'll develop the confidence, resilience and self-awareness to navigate workplace challenges more effectively—not just in your current job, but throughout your career. You'll learn alongside other young professionals facing similar workplace challenges in a supportive and confidential environment.
By the end of the program, you'll have greater confidence, healthier boundaries, practical tools for managing stress, and your own personalized Workplace Wellbeing Blueprint to help you continue growing long after the program finishes.
What You'll Take Away
✓ Stop second-guessing yourself at work
✓ Handle difficult conversations more confidently
✓ Recognise burnout before it becomes overwhelming
✓ Set healthier boundaries with colleagues
✓ Feel more confident in meetings
✓ Understand why you overthink and how to stop
✓ Leave work at work
✓ Build habits that support long-term success
This programme is suitable if you:
✔ Recently started your career
✔ Feel like everyone else has it figured out
✔ Constantly overthink mistakes
✔ Find it difficult to switch off after work
✔ Want greater confidence at work
✔ Feel close to burnout
✔ Want practical strategies rather than just advice
Why Small-Group Learning Works
Learning alongside others offers something that books, podcasts and individual learning cannot. Hearing different perspectives, sharing experiences and practising new skills together often leads to deeper understanding, greater confidence and lasting change.
Our groups are intentionally limited to 4–8 participants to create a safe, supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to participate, ask questions and receive individual attention from the facilitator.
Many participants also find that small-group programmes complement individual counselling by providing opportunities to apply new skills, learn from others and continue growing between therapy sessions.
Program Details
💻 Format: In-person or Online
In-person
📅 Starts: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
🕒 Time: 7:00–8:00 pm
📍 Venue: The Counselling Place
Online
📅 Starts: Friday, 21 August 2026
🕒 Time: 8:30–9:30 pm
💻 Platform: Google Meet (link provided before the programme begins)
🔁 Duration: 6 weekly sessions
👥 Group Size: 4–8 participants
💰 Fee: S$50/session OR S$270 for all 6
📝 Registration closes: 3 days prior to session date (see below)
We're currently accepting registrations for both in-person and online groups. Final group arrangements will be confirmed after registration closes based on enrolment to ensure the best possible group experience.
Groups are intentionally kept small (4–8 participants) to maximise participation and individual attention. If fewer than four participants enrol, we'll contact you to discuss alternative arrangements or the next available intake.
Meet Your Facilitator, Zachariah Lail
Program developed and facilitated by Zachariah Lail, Supervised Marriage & Family Therapist at The Counselling Place, with a special interest in workplace wellbeing, confidence, stress management and personal growth.
Watch Zachariah explain three common reasons people end up hating their jobs—and how Thrive at Work helps participants build healthier, more sustainable working lives.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Many participants will be joining a group program for the first time. Sessions are professionally facilitated in a safe, supportive and confidential environment. There is no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with, and participation develops naturally as trust builds within the group.
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Yes. Group programs can complement individual counselling by providing opportunities to learn practical skills, gain new perspectives and apply what you're working on in therapy. If you're unsure whether the program is right for you, speak with your therapist or contact us to discuss your situation.
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We encourage participants to attend every session to gain the greatest benefit from the program. However, we understand that work, travel or unexpected commitments can occasionally arise. Each session is designed to be a stand alone session.
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No. While the program is particularly relevant for young professionals, anyone experiencing workplace stress, self-doubt, perfectionism or burnout may benefit.
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Yes. Many participants join because they feel capable but still doubt themselves. The program helps you understand why these patterns develop and provides practical strategies to build genuine confidence, communicate more effectively and manage workplace challenges.
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Yes. This program is designed to help people who feel constantly stressed, emotionally drained or overwhelmed by work. Through practical, evidence-based strategies, you'll learn how to recognise the early signs of burnout, manage stress more effectively and develop healthier habits that support long-term wellbeing and career success.
Program Outline
Session 1: Why Do I Never Feel Good Enough?
In Person - 18th Aug
Online - 21st Aug (registration closes 17th Aug)
Discover why even capable professionals experience self-doubt, understand how imposter syndrome develops, and learn practical strategies to build genuine confidence without striving for perfection.
You'll learn to:
• Recognise the signs of imposter syndrome.
• Challenge self-critical thinking.
• Develop healthier and more realistic self-beliefs.
Session 2: Why Am I Always So Exhausted?
In Person - 25th Aug
Online - 28th Aug (registration closes 24th Aug)
Discover why stress doesn't always look like stress, learn to recognise the early warning signs of burnout, and develop practical strategies to protect your energy before exhaustion takes over.
You'll learn to:
• Recognise early burnout warning signs.
• Understand how chronic stress affects both mind and body.
• Create sustainable habits that support long-term wellbeing.
Session 3: How Do I Say No Without Feeling Guilty?
In Person - 1st Sep
Online - 4th Sep (registration closes 31st Aug)
Understand why setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable, and develop practical communication skills to express your needs confidently while maintaining positive workplace relationships.
You'll learn to:
• Recognise unhealthy workplace boundaries.
• Communicate assertively.
• Handle difficult conversations more confidently.
Session 4: Avoiding Burnout Before It's Too Late
In Person - 8th Sep
Online - 11th Sep (registration closes 7th Sep)
Learn why short-term coping strategies often fail, and discover practical ways to build sustainable habits that protect your wellbeing while maintaining high performance.
You'll learn to:
• Recognise unhealthy coping patterns.
• Build practical resilience habits.
• Create a realistic self-care routine that works.
Session 5 : Getting My Motivation Back
In Person - 15th Sep
Online - 18th Sep (registration closes 14th Sep)
Discover why motivation naturally rises and falls, explore what gives your work meaning, and learn how to reconnect with the goals and values that matter most to you.
You'll learn to:
• Understand why motivation declines.
• Clarify personal values.
• Build habits that increase long-term motivation.
Session 6: Becoming the Professional You Want to Be
In Person - 22nd Sep
Online - 25th Sep (registration closes 21st Sep)
Develop a clearer sense of the kind of professional you want to become by exploring your personal values, professional identity and authentic strengths. Learn how lasting confidence comes not from pretending to be someone you're not, but from building self-awareness, competence and integrity in the workplace.
You'll learn to:
• Identify the personal values that guide your decisions at work.
• Develop a stronger and more authentic professional identity.
• Build confidence without relying on perfection or pretending.
• Create a practical plan for continued personal and professional growth beyond the programme.
Places are limited to keep groups small and interactive. Reserve your place today.
Can't make these times? Contact us — we'd love to hear what days or times would work better for you.