Mental health support in Bangladesh
Eating Disorder Psychological Support in Bangladesh
Eating concerns deserve specialist, non-judgemental support. Learn warning signs and how coordinated psychological and medical care can help.
Confidential supportBangla or EnglishOnline and in person
Find the right psychologistQuick answer: Eating disorders are serious mental-health conditions involving food, weight, body image or compensatory behaviours. They can affect people at any body size and may create urgent medical risks, so psychological support should be coordinated with medical care.
What you may notice
Common signs and experiences
People experience concerns differently. What matters is how long the pattern has continued, how strongly it affects you and whether it is disrupting daily life.
Binge-eating episodes with loss of control
Vomiting, laxative use or compulsive exercise
Intense fear of weight gain
Preoccupation with food, shape or body checking
Dizziness, fainting or significant physical changes
How counselling may help
Support built around your situation
Assess the eating pattern and its emotional function
Your psychologist will adapt the pace and method to your goals, safety and circumstances.
Address body image, shame and rigid beliefs
Your psychologist will adapt the pace and method to your goals, safety and circumstances.
Coordinate specialist medical and nutritional care when required
Your psychologist will adapt the pace and method to your goals, safety and circumstances.
What to expect
Your first conversation
The first session is a chance to describe what has been happening, what you want to change and what would help you feel safe and understood. You do not need to know the correct diagnosis or therapy approach before booking. The psychologist should explain their understanding, discuss options with you and agree on practical next steps.
- Share only what you feel ready to discuss.
- Ask about the psychologist’s approach and experience.
- Discuss confidentiality and its safety-related limits.
- Agree on goals rather than expecting an instant cure.
- Review whether the therapeutic fit feels right.
- Seek medical assessment when physical symptoms or medication questions are involved.
Evidence source: NICE: Eating disorders. This page provides education, not diagnosis.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do these signs mean I have eating disorders?
Not necessarily. A webpage or self-check cannot diagnose you. A qualified professional considers duration, severity, daily impact, physical health and other possible explanations.
Can I have counselling online from anywhere in Bangladesh?
Yes. Chum Wellness offers confidential online sessions across Bangladesh, with in-person availability in Dhaka depending on the psychologist.
How much does a session cost?
Session fees start from BDT 1,000 and vary by psychologist, experience and session type. The applicable fee is confirmed before booking.
What should I do if I feel unsafe?
This service is not an emergency line. If you may harm yourself or someone else, call Bangladesh emergency services on 999 or go to the nearest hospital now.
You do not have to choose the right label first
Tell us what you are experiencing. Chum will help match you with a psychologist whose experience and availability fit your needs.
Book a confidential session