Psychologist in Dhanmondi: Counselling & Therapy | Chum Wellness

June 14, 2026 · 8 min read

Clinically reviewed byMst. SwampaSenior Clinical Psychologist · MS & M.Phil in Clinical Psychology (University of Dhaka) · BCPS memberLast reviewed September 2026

Dhanmondi has always been Dhaka’s thinking neighbourhood, the universities, the coaching centres, the bookshops around the lake. It is also where a lot of quiet pressure builds up: students carrying exam and admission stress, young professionals juggling first jobs, families holding a great deal together behind closed doors. If any of that sounds familiar, talking to a psychologist in Dhanmondi is a practical first step, not a last resort.

Several of our psychologists see clients in person in and around Dhanmondi and Green Road, and the whole team is available online. So therapy that once meant a trip across the city can now be a video call from your desk, or a face-to-face session close by when you would rather sit in the same room.

What brings people in Dhanmondi to therapy

Because Dhanmondi is so student- and work-heavy, the concerns we hear most often cluster around performance and pressure:

exam, admission and academic stress that has turned into sleeplessness or dread
anxiety and burnout from early-career and freelance work, anxiety therapy
low mood that has lasted weeks, depression counselling
relationship and family strain, couple counselling

In person near Dhanmondi, or online, your choice

You can meet one of our psychologists face-to-face near Dhanmondi or Green Road, or keep everything online. Whether you are around Dhanmondi 27, Jigatola, Shankar, Lalmatia, Kalabagan or Mirpur Road, you do not have to travel far or wait weeks to talk to someone. Both routes use the same 50+ licensed psychologists and the same confidential standard of care; you are free to switch between them as you go.

Where we meet in Dhanmondi: Suite 6020, 6th Floor, Shimanto Shambhar Shopping Complex, Dhanmondi Road No. 2 (adjacent to Simanto Square), Dhaka 1205. We also have a nearby chamber at Room 36, Green Super Market, Green Road (Farmgate), Dhaka 1215.

Psychologists who see clients in Dhanmondi and Green Road

Eight of our psychologists hold in-person hours in and around Dhanmondi and Green Road, so you can usually find someone whose specialty, seniority and fee actually match what you need. Every one of them is licensed, and every one also offers online sessions if travelling is the hard part.

Shaheen Nafisa Siddique, Senior Clinical Psychologist, 29+ years. Trauma and abuse recovery, children and adolescents, family conflict. From ৳4,500.
Hazera Khatun, Senior Clinical Psychologist, 20+ years. Depression, anxiety and OCD, trauma, couples, psychometric and IQ assessment. From ৳3,500.
Mst. Nazme Ara Begum, Clinical Psychologist, 18+ years. Couples and marriage, trauma and grief. From ৳3,000.
Mst. Swampa, Senior Clinical Psychologist, 16+ years. Children and teens, couples, parenting and family. From ৳3,000.
Md. Abul Bashar, Assistant Clinical Psychologist, 12+ years. Couples and marriage. From ৳2,500.
Nasim Billah, Assistant Clinical Psychologist, 9+ years. Anxiety and OCD, depression, couples, career anxiety. From ৳3,000.
Mostak Ahamed Imran, Psychologist and Trainer, 8+ years. Children and teens. From ৳2,500.
Mihir Sarker, Assistant Clinical Psychologist, 4+ years. From ৳2,000.

Compare all our psychologists by specialty, gender, session type and fee, or book a session and we will match you.

How to choose the right psychologist in Dhanmondi

People often pick on price or on whoever has the earliest slot. Those matter, but two other things predict whether therapy actually works for you.

Specialty fit. Someone who works mostly with couples is not automatically the right person for a teenager’s school refusal, and vice versa. Read what each psychologist actually treats before you book.

The relationship itself. Decades of research find that the quality of the working relationship between client and therapist is one of the most reliable predictors of outcome, across different types of therapy. In practice that means: if after two or three sessions you do not feel heard, it is reasonable to switch. That is not rudeness, and it is not starting over.

Seniority is worth paying for when the picture is complex, for example long-standing trauma, an assessment, or a couple who have tried before. For a first course of therapy for stress, low mood or exam anxiety, an early-career psychologist with good supervision is often an equally good fit and easier on the budget.

Getting to us in Dhanmondi

Our Dhanmondi rooms sit near the Shimanto Shambhar area, close to Dhanmondi 2 and within easy reach of Green Road, Kalabagan, Jigatola, Shankar, Lalmatia and Mirpur Road. Most clients come by rickshaw from Dhanmondi 27 or Science Lab in under fifteen minutes, and CNGs and ride-shares drop right at the building.

If you are coming after class or straight from work, evening slots exist for exactly that reason. And if the traffic between you and the session is itself the obstacle, take it online, the same psychologist, the same hour, from wherever you are.

What your first session looks like

A first appointment is mostly an assessment. Your psychologist asks about what is troubling you, how you have been sleeping and coping, and what you would like to change, no test, no judgement. From there you agree a direction together, and care stays structured so you can actually see progress. Sessions run about 50–60 minutes, and nothing you share is reported to family, university or employer.

How booking works

It takes roughly three minutes. You tell us a little about what is going on, choose in-person or online, and we pair you with a therapist suited to it. First appointments are usually confirmed within 15 minutes, book a session to start, or browse the team.

Session fees

Indicative session fees start from ৳1,500 and run to about ৳4,500 depending on the psychologist’s seniority and whether you meet online or in person. Around Dhanmondi and Green Road the range is ৳2,000–৳4,500. Your exact fee is shown on the psychologist’s profile and confirmed before you book, and student rates are lower for online sessions, mention it when you book. See pricing for the full range.

What therapy in Dhanmondi actually costs, and what you get

A session with a licensed psychologist around Dhanmondi and Green Road runs ৳2,000–৳4,500, with the platform starting from ৳1,500 for online sessions with early-career psychologists. There is no charge for the matching conversation before you book, and the fee for your chosen psychologist is shown up front.

What that buys is a 50–60 minute private session, a plan you agree together, and practical work between sessions. Most people notice something shifting within a handful of sessions, though anxiety, depression and trauma each have their own pace, and a first course of therapy is commonly somewhere between six and twenty sessions rather than one or two.

Is it serious enough to see someone?

This is the question we are asked most, and the honest answer is that you do not need a diagnosis or a crisis to qualify. Therapy is as useful for a decision you cannot make as it is for a disorder.

That said, it is worth booking sooner rather than later if low mood, worry or sleep problems have lasted more than two weeks and are affecting your studies, work or relationships. The World Health Organization notes that depression is both common and treatable, yet most people who could benefit never receive care. Early support genuinely is easier work than late support.

If you would like a private read on where you are before speaking to anyone, our free self-check uses the standard GAD-7 and PHQ-9 screening questions, takes a few minutes, and stores nothing.

Frequently asked questions

Do your psychologists in Dhanmondi offer evening sessions?

Yes. Many of our psychologists keep evening and weekend slots, which suits students and working clients in Dhanmondi. Availability is shown when you book.

Do I have to visit a clinic in Dhanmondi?

Not at all. In-person sessions near Dhanmondi are available if you want them, but you can do everything online from anywhere in Bangladesh.

Can sessions be in Bangla?

Yes, Bangla or English, whichever helps you speak freely.

How much does a psychologist cost in Dhanmondi?

Sessions with our psychologists around Dhanmondi and Green Road run ৳2,000 to ৳4,500, depending on the psychologist’s seniority and whether you meet online or in person. Across the wider platform fees start from ৳1,500. The exact fee is shown on each psychologist’s profile and confirmed before you book.

How many psychologists do you have in Dhanmondi?

Eight of our licensed psychologists hold in-person hours in and around Dhanmondi and Green Road, with experience ranging from 4 to 29 years, and all of them also offer online sessions.

When academic pressure turns into something heavier

A degree of exam nerves is normal in a place as study-driven as Dhanmondi. It is worth talking to a psychologist when the pressure stops being motivating and starts taking things over:

you cannot concentrate or retain what you study, however long you sit with it
sleep has collapsed around deadlines and admissions
you feel dread, blankness or panic before tests or presentations
low mood is lasting well beyond a single hard week

Do you offer support specifically for students in Dhanmondi?

Yes. Many of our psychologists work with students on exam stress, admissions pressure and burnout, with evening slots that fit around classes, and student fees that are lower than the standard rate.

ধানমন্ডিতে পড়াশোনা বা কাজের চাপ সামলাতে গিয়ে হাঁপিয়ে উঠছেন? চাম ওয়েলনেসের সাইকোলজিস্টদের সঙ্গে ধানমন্ডি–গ্রিন রোডের কাছে সামনাসামনি, নয়তো অনলাইনে কথা বলা যায়, বাংলা বা ইংরেজিতে।

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