Murtaza

Dr Murtaza Abrar

Psychiatrist

“I am a Doctor of Psychiatry, Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, and accredited Conflict & Crisis Intervention Specialist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. My sessions are known for maximum problem-solving and minimum reliance on medicines. For appointments: dr.mz.abrar@gmail.com | calendly.com/dr-abrar”

About Me

I empower clients in Dhaka to navigate challenges with practical, lasting strategies. As a Doctor of Psychiatry and CBT Therapist, I focus on maximum problem-solving. My approach prioritises minimal reliance on medicines. Sessions provide clear, actionable tools for managing conflict and crisis. This suits those seeking effective mental health support without heavy medication, fostering resilience and independence.

Approach

Sessions focus on pinpointing one achievable goal each week, then translating that goal into small, practical steps you can try between meetings. I work in Bengali and English, meeting in Dhaka or online, keeping contact structured, time-efficient and rooted in brief, assessment-led choices. We test short behavioural experiments, safety plans and clear communication scripts, tracking what shifts so adjustments are immediate. Those facing anxiety, family strain or crisis often find this hands-on, measurable pace helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Learning Support

    Specialised assistance for children or adults with learning difficulties, building strategies to succeed in education and daily tasks.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Psychosis

    A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Suicide Bereavement or Crisis

    The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychiatrist

    A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Credentials

Registrations

BMDC

Psychiatrist

Qualifications

BMCH

BCPS

Transformation Academy

Academy of Modern Applied Psychology

Service Areas

Dr Abrar

In-person & Online

Dhanmondi

Dhaka, Dhaka

Bangladesh

Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh