Your Guide to Telehealth & Hybrid Counselling in Singapore
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From crisis to personal mastery, we honor both the tenderness of healing and the fire of becoming right in the heart of Singapore, for Singaporean professionals.
Whether you are a professional husting in the financial district in Singapore, or in the heartlands of Woodlands, Sengkang or Clementi, the most important journey isn’t far away, it’s inward. When you meet yourself with curiosity, you’ll see what to prune, what to nurture, and how to grow with intention. We don’t rush change; we shape it – gently, bravely, and with evidence‑based care.
Trusted by 100+ Corporate Clients Headquartered or Operating in Singapore and the Region From:
Chronic stress, exhaustion, cynicism, disengagement. Practical tools to restore energy, clarity, and focus.
Communication breakdowns, recurring conflict, trust repair, life-stage shifts, intimacy and sexuality.
Neuro-therapy, somatic and parts‑based work for adverse childhood experiences, PTSD, complex and relational trauma.
Generalised anxiety, panic, major depression, persistent low mood, perinatal/postpartum concerns.
Anxiety, shame, avoidance, hoarding, compulsive spending, pricing guilt; values‑aligned choices.
School/uni stress, identity, self‑esteem, self‑harm ideation, gaming/social media challenges.
Measurable leadership gains - clearer decisions, executive influence, communication, managing difficult conversations, stakeholder management, and psychometric assessments.
Use principles of positive psychology and CliftonStrengths to apply your talents to tasks, communication, and decisions.
Modern mental health programs with fast care access, manager training, burnout prevention, and trauma protocols. We have a wealth of experience delivering talks, workshops, and team learning journeys.
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It’s easy to find us. We’re close to the Bugis, City Hall, Esplanade MRT stations in Singapore. Simply email hello@thecuriousbonsai.com or WhatsApp +65 8874 2842 for enquiries
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Our homely clinic on 12 Purvis Street is a couple of stops from Downtown near MBFC, Shenton Way or Raffles Place, and right next to Bugis Junction.
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Michelle Mah is a psychotherapist, mindfulness practitioner, and wellbeing advocate who has transformed lives through her work with individuals and organizations.
Drawing from her personal journey overcoming mental health challenges including an eating disorder at the peak of her corporate career, she has been featured on TEDx, CNA, TODAY, and MoneyFM and aims to inspire others to achieve personal transformation and sustainable growth.
With expertise in delivering evidence-based wellbeing programs, Michelle integrates a variety of tools and modalities within psychotherapy, organisational development, mindfulness, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to help clients enhance resilience, self-awareness, and emotional wellbeing. Her credentials include an Advanced Psychotherapy Certification in Perinatal Mental Health and a 300-hour Yoga Alliance certification, having curated corporate wellbeing retreats across Asia.
She is also an adjunct lecturer at Nanyang Technological University and delivers programmes for Singapore Management University, bringing a unique blend of academic insight and practical strategies to empower individuals and youths.
Psychotherapist & Coach
Stuart Tan is a globally sought-after executive coach, psychotherapist, and trauma specialist with over 30 years of experience empowering leaders and teams. Having trained 500,000 individuals across 11 countries, Stuart integrates neuroscience, leadership psychology, and counseling to deliver measurable, transformative results.
Leveraging advanced tools like MBTI, Hogan Assessments, 16PF, FIRO-B, and proprietary frameworks like Life Stratoscope™, Elevated Presence™ and Bulletproof Leadership™, Stuart provides deep insights into leadership mastery, team dynamics, and resilience. As a Certified PROSCI® Change Management Practitioner and NLP Master Trainer, he equips leaders with actionable strategies to manage change, enhance communication, and drive performance in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments.
Stuart’s unique expertise as a qualified counselor and trauma therapist ensures leaders are supported holistically—navigating stress, building resilience, and fostering long-term growth. Trusted by global corporations like Siemens and government agencies, Stuart empowers organizations to lead boldly and thrive in complexity.
Executive Coach & Psychotherapist
Chief Cheerleader
I am familiar with Michelle’s work since 2021, as I have attended a number of her offerings which led me to engage her for therapy this year to work through some relationship issues which I have been struggling with for decades.
Through working with Michelle, I have found her to be a competent, sincere and warm therapist who uses her wealth of knowledge, expertise and lived experience to connect with me and create a safe space for my emotions to surface, allowing me to have a mini breakthrough in just our first session.
She also does fabulous follow-up where she sent me resources and practices that would be helpful for me to do in between sessions. She relates to me, human to human, always keeping it real, holding space while I feel my emotions, communicate my thoughts and work through my storms.
As a therapist, Michelle allowed me to go at my own pace, puts my wants and needs at the forefront and gently yet effectively holds me accountable when needed. Her unique approach empowered me to be the driver of my own life, with her as my trusty guide.
If you are looking for a qualified and competent mental health professional to work with, I would highly recommend Michelle for the above reasons, and more!
Lee Wee Nee
Founder, Strategic Scaling Systems
Michelle and her co-trainer facilitated four incredibly valuable sessions for my team at Meta, focused on the Google-born Search Inside Yourself program and Adaptive Resilience. Throughout our partnership, they were exceptionally easy to work with, open to feedback and always willing to thoughtfully tailor the content to our team’s needs. Their sessions were engaging, clear, and instrumental in helping us become a stronger, more resilient team.
I truly appreciated their adaptive approach and commitment to making the material relevant and impactful. I highly recommend this amazing duo to anyone looking to foster self-improvement and growth within their team. Thank you so much Michelle!
Kejia Lu, Meta
Stuart taught me NLP. He taught me even more through his example. He’s been generous with his feedback whenever I made a new discovery through my practice. I was in a privileged position to learn from a coach who invested in me beyond the confines of a classroom.
Over time I’ve learned to catch patterns and changed them with deliberate practice. I recommend engaging Stuart if you have the opportunity to learn, consult, or train with him.
Teh Tian Yan
When I first attended the NLP Practitioner program, I was looking for more powerful therapeutic techniques which produce results. During the program, we get to practice the techniques taught, and in doing so, learned more and more about our own capabilities. This opens my eyes to more possibilities in life.
Furthermore, this program helps to enhance my understanding of psychological concepts taught in school and offers me a practical, step-by-step way to better manage my emotional states so that I can achieve my goals in life, faster. Stuart walks his talk. He is generous in his teachings and dedicated towards his students. Stuart helps you to harness more and more of your internal resources to propel you towards your dreams.
If you want to accelerate your success or realise your fullest potential, Stuart is the man for you.
Vivien Tay
Without question my life has been hugely impacted by the coaching,wisdom and thought provoking time with him. If anyone has an opportunity to engage with Stuart I would not hesitate. Grateful and forever changed.
Jennifer Yarbrough
I’ve had a few sessions with Michelle, and each one has been grounding and meaningful. She has a calm, genuine presence that makes it easy to open up, and her guidance always feels thoughtful and intuitive. She really listens, not just to what’s said, but to what’s between the lines. I always leave feeling a little lighter, clearer, and more at peace.
Her space is warm, cosy, and safe, the kind of place where you can truly just breathe and be yourself.
I’ve noticed myself becoming more self-aware and kinder to my own thoughts since our sessions, and that shift alone feels huge.
If you’re looking for a space to reconnect with yourself, I’d wholeheartedly recommend Michelle. I feel so grateful to have crossed paths with her, she’s truly one of a kind.
Terence Toh
Recently completed a Gallup StrengthsFinder coaching session with Michelle at The Curious Bonsai; first time coaching session with her, it was v transformative.
Michelle’s approach was both professional and personable, creating a safe space for deep self-exploration.
Her ability to help me understand and apply my top strengths was exceptional. She didn’t just explain the results unlike coaches in many online youtube videos, she helped me see how to leverage these strengths in practical, meaningful ways in my daily life and work.
Michelle’s expertise, genuine care, and insightful questions made the session incredibly valuable. I left feeling more self-aware and empowered for my business, relationship and life.
Also I super loved the space itself; it was very convenient to get to and felt totally like a peaceful, chill and safe 2nd or 3rd home that I’ll want to come back to again :)))
I highly recommend her coaching services to anyone looking to better understand themselves and maximize their potential.
Allan Ling
Michelle was the first Speaker we onboarded for the 2025 edition of National Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference Singapore 2025 – her reputation precedes her!
Her experience – both in her prior role and now make her a true lived expert. She is a true professional and a natural public speaker making her a pleasure to learn from!
Shabnam Pagakar, Organiser of National Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference 2025
Nonprofit Expert and Master Coach
The ability to point out root problems within minutes is unmatched for Stuart. I’ve learned from many coaches, but I’ll say he is a life changing gem that 99% hasn’t discovered yet but will make 99% of the difference. I’ve decided to invest in Stuart as my leadership coach simply because he has previously scaled a company from 7 to 8 figures & he has an experience of working with the great leaders in the world. It’s a no brainer.Those who don’t appreciate his work are those who like the superficial motivational ra ra tactics rather than the deep mastery of psychology. Consulting him has since improved my ability & capability to build systems, gain even more clients, have record breaking business months simply because he has formed a more coherent & deep way of thinking for me to lead my life, team, business & community.
Darius Tan
Stuart has been a great mentor and friend to me, and he delivers amazing value, especially in his consulting and client coaching practices. Stuart pays very deep attention towards helping clients and businesses to understand their limitations and helping them to harness their strengths. He is also highly knowledge-able and very well exposed to the global practices of coaching, consulting and training through the work he has done for many, many renowned clients. I would highly recommend Stuart’s services
Michael Teoh
Founder, Thriving Talents
I joined the Navigating Harsh Inner Dialogue journey designed by Michelle + team. What I got out of the journey, the learning, sharing from each other was so much more than I ever expected. Daily reflection questions helped draw out new insights, perspectives, and at the end of the program, I took away not just practical actions to build lasting habits; I was so moved by the genuine, warm support from the community in showing up for ourselves with love and compassion. It made me realise that we are not alone in our challenges, and we don’t have to be.
Michelle leads with gentle kindness, encouragement, while ensuring the group remains a safe space for us, something I appreciate a lot. What a creative, transformative experience this has been, thank you so much Michelle 🙂
Highly recommend this program for anyone seeking a welcoming community to support you in your personal growth journey.
Jingying Chan
Coach
Before I attended the NLP Prac Certification, I was confused and feeling helpless in life. Days passed me by, but I did not know what I was busy about, or what value I was creating to the others around me in life. After the NLP Prac, I was able to slow myself down, observe my own thoughts, and give myself more credit in what I have done, and not just going with the flow/ majority.
Stuart is a great approachable mentor who stimulates deeper thinking and I am thankful to have came across his NLP Prac Certification course after meeting him at a CDAC training.
Chen Meijun
I am incredibly grateful for my time working with Michelle. As a high-achiever, when I first came to her, I was navigating the challenges of burnout recovery and feeling overwhelmed. However, working with her, I can confidently say that I am now thriving.
Michelle was an exceptional guide throughout this journey. Her open, balanced, and inclusive approach created a safe space for me to explore my challenges surrounding perfectionism and transformed my mindset. The experience has been nothing short of life-changing. I have gained essential tools that I now use in my daily life, including mindfulness practices that helped me navigate uncertainty and change. Michelle helped me shift my perceptions, allowing me to respond to old triggers with new attitudes.
The entire process was deeply self-revealing, and I cannot thank Michelle enough for her support and guidance. I am no longer the same person I was before; I feel empowered and equipped for my journey ahead. Thank you, Michelle, for being such an amazing Sherpa on this path!
Head of Talent Acquisition, MNC
Stuart approaches coaching with surgical precision. He uncovers subconscious roadblocks and eradicates limited beliefs. After my first session with him, my productivity and clarity increased significantly. I highly recommend Stuart!
Chris Gloss
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Psychotherapy focuses on healing distress and patterns (anxiety, mood, trauma, burnout). Coaching advances goals and performance (clarity, leadership, habits). If you’re struggling in daily functioning or feel unsafe, we recommend starting with therapy. If you’re steady and want to accelerate growth, choose coaching. We can switch or blend as your needs evolve.
If you are unsure, reach out to us and we’ll recommend a pathway customised for you.
Therapy is a safe, supportive space to explore challenges, gain insight, and develop tools to improve your mental and emotional well-being. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking clarity, therapy can help you navigate life’s struggles and achieve personal growth.
You can bring a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, perfectionism, life transitions, relationship challenges, or self-esteem issues. Therapy provides a judgment-free zone to work through whatever is on your mind.
The length of working together varies depending on your goals and challenges. Some clients see improvement in a few sessions, while others engage in longer-term work for deeper transformation. After the initial intake session, we’ll recommend the approach that works best for you.
Executive coaching, personal mastery, career transitions, strengths-based development, communication and conflict skills, boundary-setting and focus/productivity, and values alignment. We also offer psychometric tools as part of individual or team development workshops.
Standard: 50 minutes. Most clients meet weekly or fortnightly; we’ll agree on a cadence that fits your goals and schedule.
We offer market-standard fees aligned with specialist training. Intensives (half-day or full-day) are also available for tight timelines. Contact us for current rates and availability.
Yes. We recognise that needs evolve. Our team is equipped to support both tracks and can shift tracks ethically, or run a hybrid plan. If specialised support is better (e.g., psychiatry, assessment), we’ll discuss referrals and coordinate care.
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