Testimonials

Everyone has a tough life to lead as everyone is leading their own journey with ups and downs in their way, some know to solve it themselves and some try to solve it with the help of others. But surely, everyone's struggle through life is unique in its own way, without any comparison to anyone else's and it is their own to overcome. Similarly, as a young teenager, I happen to go through some crazy trials and tribulations. A few being, I would do poorly at school, more of like underachieve, without knowing my immense capabilities. I would be demotivated to go to school and was a somewhere lost and angry as a child who didn't know What was happening to me ? Why was it happening to me and How could I be the one I knew I had inside of me ? As a kid, I would blame upon my parents or the environment for everything that would occur in my life. This was the time, 10 years ago from today, when I was a 14/15 year old girl, that I came knocking on the doors of Zena ma'am's chambers at Crystal Clinic, with my beloved parents who had a story of an incredible journey of their own. Zena Ma'am, became the much needed light on my darkest of days. She made me realize my potential, she made me come in touch with the writer I had in me, the student in me who wanted to study for the sake of acquiring knowledge not the marks, she motivated me to pursue the positive skills I had, like dancing, singing, art, painting, my artistic side, and she saw how me being inquisitive, talkative, which was viewed useless or irritating by others, as an important life skill - all of which has today has become my USP. Back when I was a kid, I would come for counselling every week, dreading it mainly because it would be at 9 a.m so that meant less of sleep time, but every morning I lost a lil sleep, I now feel thankful I did, because post every 9 a.m counselling sessions that I would have before school, almost every week, I would be left with a new vigour to face the demons I had in my head, in my environment, I would be left with a thought to live by, a thought so too good to be true, that I would definitely try it to see if it actually worked out, and all of these "Try this out" challenges kept in front of me by Zena ma'am developed a character of a Never Give Up spirit, zeal, self-belief and optimism in me, which has today become my inert response to tribulations as an adult with the help of some self-motivation. She was the main reason behind the ideology that I developed as a teenager, to believe in my aspirations and work to my fullest of potential to achieve it, as she believed and made me believe that I had my own precious jewel of talents which only I could unearth and live it. Today, because of Zena Ma'am's belief upon me, I have seen my tremendous journey of 10 years from the kid who had zero belief on her self to being a young 24 year old woman who has taken her very own so called "Extra-curricular" skills such as Writing, Art, Design and Fashion as a successfully enriching career. My counsellings with Zena Ma'am brought the positive change in my life. I did very well to my satisfaction in my higher secondary school; I got into one of India's top 10 International Universities, Symbiosis, through sheer merit, clearing all entrance exams, interviews, through a dedicated amount of Hard work, talent, my skills and Self-Belief, the things Zena ma'am helped me unearth and embed in me while I was growing up. I moved out of the city to a new land of opportunities, learnt to live based on the counselling learnings I had from Ma'am, and did exceptionally well in my college, creating a legacy of my own, where my professors quoted my name as a reference to hard work, dedication, passion and excellent work. I will be indebted forever with immense respect, love and gratitude towards Zena Ma'am who became the light I needed, to see my life the right way. Divya Lakshmi Rajshekhar Writer, Stylist, Art Director and Singer

I have been attending “Crystal” Minds for more than a year. Must say, my experience with “Crystal” has been very fruitful as far as my treatment is concerned and at the same time, a pleasant one too, till date. My interaction with Dr Rima Mukherji and Dr Indrani Dutta has been very encouraging and extremely beneficial. It has been a very novel learning experience with both of them. It is a very pleasing and satisfying experience for me in this span of one and a half years. I have benefitted a lot, emotionally as well as socially from this organization. I will always cherish the treatment I received here. All the processes of relaxation and the way to face critical situations of my life, which I imbibed from here, help me to evolve as a much better person than before. Thanking you, Soma Ganguly

I had two sessions with Saptarshi Adhikari. Both of them have been helpful. I was referred to him by my sister, who was able to recover from her depression after his sessions. He has very clear solutions to problems. The sessions have been helpful for me. My objective was fulfilled.

Both my psychologist, Dr Rimjhim Ray, and psychiatrist, Dr Rima Mukherji, treat me with care and attention. I’m very pleased with the improvement. I would recommend everyone suffering with any kind of depression to consult them. I’m sure, you won’t be disappointed.

My association with Crystal Minds goes approximately 2 decades ago. I was hooked to lethal painkillers that were sold as counter drugs in pharmacies, even though they were not to be sold without prescription. By the time my family and I myself came to understand I was addicted to pills that could kill me , 2 years had passed by. It was then that I had leapt at the opportunity of seeing a psychiatrist upon a family friend's suggestion. But seeing a psychiatrist then and somewhere even today was and is a taboo. With a high IQ and sharp brains was I mad ? Was the big question. 2 days later Dr. Rima Mukherji broke the myth, without even directly addressing the fact that seeing a psychiatrist wasn't about fixing insane membranes but keeping one's sanity intact. It was then that we realised that there was a lot more to my addiction than just a matter of detoxification. There was a root cause my addiction stemmed out of and it wasn't just me but indirectly even my near ones my immediate family who were affected. I still remember how even they took sessions and counselling while seemingly they were just getting to know me and reasons that caused me to escape from problems and take to short lived and fatal feel good factors . My addiction couldn't have been more clearly addressed by none other than Dr. Rima Mukherji. Crystal Minds then was a spacious and cozy clinic with one chamber and 2 or more families waiting to be called in as per scheduled appointments. Rima di was very systematic , organised and disciplined when it came to her clinic. Even today her decorum stands unchanged. The miracle she conjured in my life and helped me connect with myself, is a self discovery in itself. In the last 19 years Crystal Minds has touched the most trivial issues , from child psychology to parenting. Gender disorientation, child abuse, sexual abuse, and so much more. It has grown in leaps and bounds breaking myths and taboos prevalent in the society. I feel blessed and privileged to be associated with Crystal Minds and the founder of Crystal Minds the Iron lady as I fondly call her Rima di. As the world has now reckoned her , felicitated her work for the major breakthroughs she has made as far as the complex human brain is concerned. Let me not forget past life regression as a topic she openly acknowledged. No idea or no topic , no behavioural pattern is crazy or obnoxious at Crystal Minds. If I have a sense of direction in life and a book I look forward to that I have written with citations from my sessions at Crystal Minds, is because of Dr.Rima Mukherji. I am at home when I am at Crystal. And I am glad I see a psychiatrist as often as I can more so as often as she can see me. I have referred the name to many friends and distant relatives who can rest assure that the confidentiality of their identity will not be compromised at any cost. Life and happiness is just a call away , I am so grateful I made that call. At Crystal Minds it's about the wellness not just illness. Thank you Rima di. Actually I can't thank you enough.

The workshop was very informative. Most of the problems discussed was common to all. We really liked the interactive session with the couple. We have learned a lot from this workshop and there are many more things to learn from this type of workshop. Hope to be a part of another workshop. Thank you doctor we think we have now found the right place and the right person who can change our children lives as well as our family life.

I am glad that I took part in Dr. Rima Mukherjee’s parenting workshop. I learned a lot of things that I was previously unaware of. She presented those in a dramatic manner for easy understanding. I was so engrossed in the workshop that I did not keep a track of time. 3 hours seemed to go within the wink of an eye. She was wonderful in her presentation, talking in a parental manner, suggesting us, advising us; in other words, she was absolutely splendid in her approach. Never expected such a famous person to talk so amiably and genially. I would never have known how wonderful she is if I had never attended the workshop. Thank you so much, Doctor. I will try to follow all that you advised me to and treat my daughter better.

I have benefited a lot from the Parenting Workshop. Now, I have realized the reason behind my daughter’s impulsive and at times, rude behavior. It is true that sometimes, we, the parents are responsible for this kind of behavior. If we can create logical and healthy conversations with our children, we will be able to bond with them better. Thank You, Crystal Minds!