"During my unhappy and depressing times whenever I needed someone to listen to me or hold my hand Bhalo Theko has always been the support pillar. Caring , concerned , non judgemental and supportive. A light house that has lit up the path to help me move forward. My sincerest thanks to the entire team particularly Ananda Sengupta who has become a philopher , guide and my strongest support pillar. Wishing Bhalo Theko a great journey in this endeavour. "
"My son looks forward to meet Mr. Ananda Sengupta and likes talking to him.'Bhalo Theko' truly helps to stay well."
"My counsellor, Mr. Ananda Sengupta has encouraged me to learn to trust myself and to have confidence to endure hard things. All of this leading to new found freedom in my life. If you’re looking for hope, healing, and a guaranteed laugh at life during every session, then in my opinion, there is none better than him. He has challenged long held patterns of thinking that has stolen much of life from me, and in turn given me tools to test myself daily so that I move forward in life in spite of my difficulties. Mr. Sengupta and the whole team of Bhalo Theko are really helpful people and have become a much trusted ally in my journey out from OCD."
"I got introduced to “Bhalo Theko” through one of my acquaintance in 2022. Since, then I’m doing my counselling. Since my college days, it’s been more than 2 decades I’ve taken counselling at different stages of my life. I’ve never felt “being heard” the way I felt during my sessions over the last 2 years with “Bhalo Theko”. They’re extremely empathetic, compassionate and rightly professional. They truly believe in the spirit of “bhalo theko” - stay well."
"I had a counseling session with Ananda Sengupta Sir at Bhalo Theko back in 2017, and it was a truly impactful experience. His empathetic and understanding approach made it easy to open up, and the guidance I received has stayed with me over the years. Even today, I reflect on the practical insights he shared during our session. Highly recommend his expertise for anyone seeking meaningful support!"
"I began seeing Ananda Sengupta at Bhalo Theko Clinic during a tough time when I was battling depression, and his guidance made all the difference. He listened empathetically and patiently, creating a space where I felt truly heard and understood. Ananda's ability to offer fresh perspectives helped me untangle my thoughts and approach situations more clearly. What stood out to me was his non-judgmental attitude and how he tailored his advice to fit my unique challenges. Sessions with him felt like conversations with a trusted friend, yet filled with professional insight that helped me heal and grow. His approachable and warm demeanour made it easy to open up, even about deeply personal matters. If you’re seeking a counsellor who genuinely cares and guides you gently toward better mental health, I highly recommend him and the team at Bhalo Theko."
"Aliva ma'am এর সাথে আমার প্রথম কথা হয় 2020 সালে। দিনটা ছিল 22nd August। সাল, তারিখ দুটোই পরিষ্কার মনে থাকার কারণ ওই সময়ে আমি আমার জীবনের সবচেয়ে কঠিন , সবথেকে challenging , সবচেয়ে অন্ধকার অধ্যায়টা কাটাচ্ছিলাম। "Bolt from the blue" এই English প্রবাদটা হয়তো কিছুটা justified হবে আমার তৎকালীন পরিস্থিতি বোঝানোর জন্য। এক একটা নিঃশ্বাস নেওয়া যখন কঠিন হয়ে হয়ে দাঁড়িয়েছিল, একবুক বাতাসের জন্য যখন পৃথিবীর পুরো বায়ুমণ্ডল কম বলে মনে হতো, মৃত্যু প্রতি মুহূর্তে হাতছানি দিয়ে যেতো আর জীবন উপহাস করত... ঠিক তেমন এক darkest among the dark phase এ Aliva ma'am আমার জীবনে আসেন। বলা ভালো virtually আসেন। কারণ মহামারীর প্রকোপে তখন আমরা সবাই কম বেশি ঘর বন্দী। বাইরের দুনিয়া আর ভেতরের দুনিয়া দুইই যখন ঝঞ্জাবিধ্বস্ত, সেই সময়ে Aliva ma'am আমার কাছে ভগবানের পাঠানো এক দেবদূত। একটা মানুষ যে প্রতি নিয়ত জীবনের কাছে হেরে মৃত্যু কে আপন করতে চাইতো, একটা মানুষ যার বিশ্বাস এমন ভাবে রক্তাক্ত হয়েছিল যে নিজের আপনজনদের ও সে সন্দেহের চোখে দেখতো, সন্দিহান হতো পারিপার্শ্বিক সবার intention নিয়ে, একটা মানুষ যে নিজের অস্তিত্ব রক্ষার চরম সংকটে নিজেকে ঘেন্না করতে শুরু করেছিল, যার কাছে বাকি জীবনটা আক্ষরিক অর্থেই হয়ে পড়েছিল "meaningless"... সেই অতিদুর্বল, ভঙ্গুর, ন্যুব্জ মানুষ টাকে শুধু আর শুধুমাত্র নিজের কথার ওষুধের জোরে, নিজের Online Verbal Councelling এর জাদুকরী শক্তিতে Aliva ma'am আস্তে আস্তে মাটি থেকে তুলে দাঁড় করিয়েছিলেন। তাকে শিখিয়েছিলেন চরম সংকটের মুহূর্তেও কিভাবে আত্মরক্ষা করতে হয়। তাকে শিখিয়েছিলেন কিভাবে ঘুরে দাঁড়াতে হয়.. Life is full of unexpected happenings and most of them are accidents.. জীবন যখন খুশি তোমাকে punch দিতে পারে, সেটা তোমার হাতে নেই। কিন্তু কিভাবে সেই punch খেয়েও উঠে দাঁড়াতে হয়, কিভাবে নিজেকে প্রস্তুত করতে হয় পরবর্তী punch টার থেকে নিজেকে বাঁচাতে সেই শিক্ষা, সেই self defence এর process Aliva ma'am এর মতন কেউ কোনোদিন শেখায় নি আমাকে.. আজ Self - love বলে যে term টা খুব জনপ্রিয়, সেটা শুনতে সহজ হলেও একজন চরম Depression এ আক্রান্ত, panic attacks, anxieties কে নিত্য সঙ্গী করে বেঁচে থাকা মৃতপ্রায় মানুষের জন্য সেটা পঙ্গু হয়ে পাহাড় অতিক্রম করার সামিল। নিজেকে ভালোবাসা, নিজেকে prioritised করা, নিজের peace of mind এর জন্য negetive things ignore করা, positive things er ওপর focus করা.. কঠিন থেকে কঠিনতর পরিস্থিতিতেও নিজেকে শান্ত রাখা, মনোবল বজায় রাখা.. এক কথায় নিজের মনকে নিজের আয়ত্তে রাখা এসব কিছু learning এ উনিই আমার একমাত্র mentor... Without any drugs or medications উনি এক অসাধ্য সাধন করেছেন বললেও কিছু বাড়িয়ে বলা হয়না। একটা সময় এমন গেছে যে কাউন্সেলিং এর date আছে, এই thought টাই enough ছিলো for charging me up... কারণ ma'am এর সাথে কথা বলার duration টুকু আমার জীবনে ডুবন্ত মানুষের কাছে খড়কুটোর সম্বল ছিল। যে সম্বল টুকুকে আশ্রয় করে আমি আমার জীবনের সবচেয়ে দুর্গম যাত্রা অতিক্রম করেছি। আজ আমার অস্তিত্ব যেমন আছে, যা আছে তার সিংহভাগ কৃতিত্ব Aliva ma'am এর। Aliva ma'am আমাকে কি কি শিখিয়েছেন সেসব লিখতে বসলে হয়তো মহাকাব্য হয়ে যাবে। 2020 সালের journey আমার জীবনের সবথেকে কঠিন এবং সবচেয়ে মূল্যবান journey। আজ 2024 এ এই লেখা যে লিখছে সেই মানুষটার সাথে 2020 সালে Aliva ma'am এর থাকে regular session নেওয়া মানুষটার hell to heaven তফাৎ এবং অবশ্যই all are in positive notes... আজ আমি আত্মশক্তিতে, আত্মবিশ্বাসে, আত্ম ভালবাসায় পরিপূর্ণ এক নতুন মানুষ। যার মনের জোর, fighting spirit, self controle, life lessons, positivity এসব আশেপাশের অনেক মানুষের কাছে দৃষ্টান্ত। আর এই প্রতিটা learning, প্রতিটা process যেখান থেকে আমি শিখেছি তার নাম হলো জীবন কঠিন মারপ্যাঁচ, এবং অবশ্যই My godmother Aliva ma'am 🙏🏻... Counselling, even online counseling can do miracles ✨... And she is the best magician I ever saw in my entire life 🪄.. My respect, love and good wishes are always with you ... And I feel I'm blessed and grateful to almighty God to have you in my life... 🧿🧿🧿 "
"My journey with therapy began under the guidance of Mr. Ananda Sengupta. I sought help for anxiety, anger issues, and stress management, and while therapy isn’t a magic fix, it helped me gain a better grip on my life and navigate through the challenges I faced. The best thing about Mr. Ananda is how he makes you feel truly heard and understood. There’s never a moment where you feel judged. His warm demeanor and excellent sense of humor create a safe and comfortable space, making it much easier to open up. One of the most valuable takeaways from my sessions with him has been a metaphor he often uses: “Life is like a sinusoidal wave. If it’s going up, it’s gotta go down. And if it’s down, it WILL go up.” This perspective has been incredibly grounding for me, and it continues to help me navigate life’s ups and downs. I’m deeply grateful for the tools and insights I’ve gained through therapy with Mr. Ananda. "
"I am incredibly grateful to Aliva Aunty and the team at Bhalo Theko for the support and guidance they provided me during one of the most challenging times of my life. I was struggling with severe anger issues and felt mentally disturbed, unable to find peace within myself. Through the counseling sessions at Bhalo Theko, I learned to manage my emotions and gain better control over my anger. It was not an easy journey, but their compassionate approach and practical guidance helped me heal and grow stronger. Today, I can confidently say that I am in a much better place, mentally and emotionally. I owe a huge part of this transformation to Aliva Aunty and her dedication to helping me. Thank you for being a guiding light during my darkest moments. I highly recommend Bhalo Theko to anyone seeking counseling or emotional support. "
"My favorite part of counseling at Bhalo Theko is having a supporter like Mr Ananda Sengupta who sees me through my hardships, work, and my growth. I liked being able to just talk things through and understand the situations clearly. I've learned so much about myself and how to develop healthy strategies for myself moving forward. How my counselor Mr Ananda Sengupta listens to me. I've never had someone actually listening to me. It has helped me immensely through an extremely difficult point in my life. Without this resource I would have been completely alone in dealing with my difficult circumstances. I also liked the calm environment of meetings. It has always been very relaxed, which make me feel comfortable to open up. I learned that a lot of what I am going through is normal and there are ways to cope with what I am dealing with. "
"Hello there, this is Pranata , Bhalo Theko for me is a journey towards tranquility, self discovery and finding happiness. The comprehensive dialogues let our minds be free and find clarity from within. My experience surpassed my expectations gradually with the warmth , care and patience of the counsellors. Bhalo Theko feels home for mind where it’s easier to be yourself and finding solutions on your own. The therapy goes beyond the traditional methods sometimes to bring out the best version of yourself. From the institutional and structural perspective , it is cosy to feel safe, immensely disciplined and comforting. Visiting Bhalo Theko in difficult times can truly lead you to “bhalo achi”. Thank you , Regards! "
"Bhalo Theko has helped me and my family a lot to consolidate after pandemic. My son needed extra care emotionally to build up confidence and Bhalo Theko was a pillar beside him till he gained it back. I am grateful to the members of Bhalo Theko Bhalo Theko is highly recommended. 💐 "
"I first heard of Bhalo Theko through an old, trusted friend about four years ago. I was concerned about my daughter who was going through a tough phase battling depression. She started seeing him on a regular basis. While Ananda never discussed her progress with me ( he was much too professional for that), within a month I could see a change in her. She would look forward to the sessions, something which I saw as a positive development. While it did take her quite some time to come out of her situation, come out she did, slowly and surely. Ananda has a special gift of connecting with people and making them feel at ease. He has a rare quality of listening, really listening..... One feels comfortable opening up to him. Very soon he becomes a friend. I too have started seeing Ananda lately. My problems were completely different even silly. I didn’t think he would take me seriously. But to my surprise, he did. If a friend asks me to suggest a counsellor who is willing to listen with a lot of empathy and be completely non judgmental, the first person I will think of is Ananda and his team. They take mental health very seriously. "