Psychologist in Mohakhali, Dhaka | Confidential Counselling

August 17, 2026 · 4 min read

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

Mohakhali is Dhaka’s health and development quarter. icddr,b, BRAC, the NGO head offices, the hospitals along the Mohakhali stretch and the aid and public-health organisations clustered around them employ thousands of people whose whole job is looking after others. That work carries a hidden cost, and if you have been searching for a psychologist in Mohakhali, the exhaustion behind that search is something we understand well.

Chum Wellness holds in-person sessions at our nearby Banani chamber on Kamal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka 1213, a few minutes from Mohakhali. See it on the map. The rest of our team meets online across Bangladesh, so whether you work fixed hours or rotating shifts, you can come in person or meet by video around your roster.

The strain of caring for others for a living

People who work in health, aid and development come to us with concerns that quieter jobs rarely produce:

burnout and compassion fatigue from long hours and heavy caseloads, the flat, drained feeling of depression
the weight of hearing difficult stories all day, and stress that follows you home, anxiety therapy
disrupted sleep and mood from night shifts and field deployments
strain on a marriage or family when work is emotionally all-consuming, couple counselling

Feeling tired after a hard week is expected. Feeling numb, dreading work you once believed in, or carrying other people’s pain home every night is a sign to pause and get support, not to push harder.

In person near Mohakhali, or online around your roster

Our Banani chamber is a short ride from the Mohakhali offices and hospitals, so a session need not eat your whole evening. If your hours rotate, the same licensed psychologists are available online, and you can move between in-person and video sessions as your schedule changes. Confidentiality is identical either way.

Private from your organisation and your colleagues

What you discuss is confidential and is never reported to your employer, your team or your funders. In a sector where everyone seems to know everyone, that matters. A session in Banani keeps a comfortable distance from your own office, and online sessions leave no trace at work. Seeking help for the toll of a caring job is professional maturity, not a mark against you.

What your first session looks like

A first appointment is an assessment, not a test. Your psychologist asks what has brought you in, how you have been sleeping and coping, and what you would like to change, then you agree a direction together and keep the work structured so progress is visible. Sessions run about 50–60 minutes.

How booking works

It takes about three minutes: tell us briefly what is going on, choose in-person at Banani or online, and we match you with a suitable psychologist. Most first appointments are confirmed within 2–6 hours. Start at book a session, or browse the team first.

Session fees

Indicative session fees run ৳1,200–৳5,000 and are always confirmed before you book; student rates are lower. See pricing for the full range.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the nearest chamber to Mohakhali?

Our Banani chamber on Kamal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka 1213, a few minutes from the Mohakhali offices and hospitals. Exact directions are confirmed with your in-person booking.

Do you have appointments that fit shift work?

Yes. Evening and online slots are available so rotating shifts and field schedules do not have to keep you from getting help.

Can I have sessions in Bangla?

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

When work fatigue becomes burnout or depression

Compassion fatigue, burnout and depression sit on a spectrum, and in demanding caring work one can quietly become the next. The signs worth taking seriously are the ones that last: waking unrested no matter how long you sleep, losing the sense of meaning that drew you to the work, physical symptoms with no clear cause, or a low mood that holds for more than two weeks. A psychologist can tell an ordinary rough patch from something that needs proper support, and give you practical tools built for high-stress work. Reaching out before you are running on empty protects both you and the people who depend on you.

How do I know which psychologist is right for me?

You do not have to work it out alone. Tell us briefly what is going on when you book, and we match you to a suitable psychologist; if the fit is not right, you can switch.

মহাখালী ঢাকার স্বাস্থ্য আর উন্নয়ন খাতের কেন্দ্র, আইসিডিডিআরবি, ব্র্যাক, এনজিও হেড অফিস আর হাসপাতালের সারি। এখানে হাজার হাজার মানুষ কাজ করেন যাদের কাজটাই হলো অন্যের যত্ন নেওয়া, আর সেই কাজের একটা লুকানো ধকল আছে। লম্বা ডিউটি, ভারী কেসলোড, নাইট শিফট, সারাদিন কঠিন গল্প শোনা, এসব ধীরে ধীরে ঘুম, মন আর সম্পর্কে চাপ ফেলে। আপনি যদি মহাখালীতে একজন সাইকোলজিস্ট খুঁজে থাকেন, আমাদের সবচেয়ে কাছের চেম্বার বনানীতে, কামাল আতাতুর্ক অ্যাভিনিউ, বনানী, ঢাকা ১২১৩, মহাখালী থেকে কয়েক মিনিটের পথ। যা বলবেন তা সম্পূর্ণ গোপন থাকে, আপনার অফিস বা টিম কিছুই জানবে না। অন্যের যত্ন নিতে গিয়ে নিজে ক্লান্ত হয়ে পড়লে সাহায্য নেওয়াটা দুর্বলতা নয়, বরং দায়িত্বশীলতা।

জরুরি অবস্থা: আপনি যদি নিজের বা কারও ক্ষতির ঝুঁকিতে থাকেন, জাতীয় জরুরি সেবা ৯৯৯-এ কল করুন। কাউন্সেলিং জরুরি সেবার বিকল্প নয়।

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