“I have seen bright corporate employees from middle-class families unable to take all the socialising and networking integral to their job profile. That’s where talk therapy, writing exercises and demonstrations can help”, she says. “When you write down your complaints, it’s easy to weigh them objectively and act accordingly.”

Ghosh invented the concept of psychodrama at the Saturday Forum gathering at her institute where among 20-35 people, snatches of several lifestyle problems are dramatised and enacted. “The script is done impromptu based on discussion that goes on. And somebody who is going through similar problems can look at things with more clarity when they witness the drama,” says Ghosh.

“The best part of my job is to see clients making an effort to improve the quality of their lives,” says Ghosh. But there are hiccups. “People still balk at the thought of taking professional help to deal with stress. The society at large associates insanity with any sort of counselling. It’s important for people to get rid of the mindset,” says Ghosh.

When Kornash started off, there used to be nine to ten people a day enquiring about services. The number, says Ghosh, has gone up to 30-35 now.

“It’s encouraging to know that more and more people are becoming open to the idea of seeking professional help for problems like stress,” smiles Ghosh. The institute also trains counsellors who can pursue independent careers.

“In future, we want to do more collaborative sessions and increase awareness about improving your mental health,” says Ghosh.