Mental health support in Bangladesh
Health Anxiety Counselling in Bangladesh
When fear about illness continues despite reassurance, therapy can help you understand checking, avoidance and worry cycles.
Confidential supportBangla or EnglishOnline and in person
Find the right psychologistQuick answer: Health anxiety is persistent worry about being or becoming seriously ill. The sensations are real, but repeated checking, searching and reassurance can unintentionally keep fear active. New or concerning physical symptoms should still be assessed medically.
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.
Searching symptoms online for long periods
Seeking repeated tests or reassurance
Avoiding doctors, hospitals or health information
Misreading ordinary sensations as dangerous
Worry interfering with sleep, work or relationships
How counselling may help
Support built around your situation
Understand the link between sensations, interpretations and checking
Your psychologist will adapt the pace and method to your goals, safety and circumstances.
Reduce reassurance-seeking gradually and safely
Your psychologist will adapt the pace and method to your goals, safety and circumstances.
Practise responding to uncertainty without dismissing real health needs
Your psychologist will adapt the pace and method to your goals, safety and circumstances.
Relevant psychologists
Find a psychologist with related experience
These profiles mention experience related to this topic. Chum can help you choose based on fit, language, availability and budget.
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: NHS: Health anxiety. This page provides education, not diagnosis.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do these signs mean I have health anxiety?
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.
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