Nepalis in Netherlands
Online Psychiatrist for Nepalis in the Netherlands
Nepalis in the Netherlands include students, workers in services, delivery, warehouses and care, and families, in cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Eindhoven. If you are one of them, Dr. Kushal Kharel and our other doctors can see you by video consultation, in Nepali or English. This page covers the time difference, common pressures and where to turn in an emergency in the Netherlands.
Key takeaways
- Dr. Kushal Kharel, Consultant Psychiatrist and founder of Kathmandu Mental Health Clinic, provides online psychiatry video consultation for Nepalis in the Netherlands.
- Video consultation through Google Meet or WhatsApp video call, or by phone if video is not possible. Nepal is 4 h 45 min ahead of the Netherlands in January and 3 h 45 min ahead of it in July.
- In an emergency in the Netherlands, call 112 now. Crisis line: 113 Zelfmoordpreventie: 113 or 0800 0113 (free). This clinic is not an emergency service.
Nepalis in the Netherlands: life, work and study
The Netherlands is crowded and expensive, and finding housing is very hard for students and new arrivals. Winters are grey and wet, and daily life is busy and planned well in advance. Many people speak English, which helps, but it can still take time to make close friends.
The Netherlands is in the European Union and changes its clocks in spring and autumn.
In the Netherlands your huisarts, the family doctor you register with, is the usual first stop for mental health concerns, and specialist care normally starts with a referral from them. You do not need a referral to see us online, and you can tell your huisarts about it if you would like your care to fit together.
Common pressures for Nepalis in the Netherlands
These are common experiences, not a diagnosis. If several feel familiar and have lasted for weeks, it is worth talking to someone.
- Finding and paying for housing.
- Busy study or work schedules with little free time.
- Feeling lonely even when surrounded by people.
- Grey winters and short days.
- The cost of living, and money sent home.
Related guides: depression, panic and anxiety and stress and burnout.
Time difference between the Netherlands and Nepal
Nepal is at UTC+5:45 all year, with no daylight saving.
| Where you are | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam and all of the Netherlands | Nepal is 4 h 45 min ahead 8 pm there = 12:45 am (next day) | Nepal is 3 h 45 min ahead 8 pm there = 11:45 pm |
This country changes its clocks, so the gap is different for part of the year. Tell us your city and we will confirm the exact time when you book.
What your local time means in Nepal
Shown for Amsterdam and all of the Netherlands.
| Your time | In Nepal, in January | In Nepal, in July |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am Early morning, before work or class | 11:45 am | 10:45 am |
| 1:00 pm Lunch break | 5:45 pm | 4:45 pm |
| 6:00 pm After work or class | 10:45 pm | 9:45 pm |
| 9:00 pm Late evening | 1:45 am (next day) | 12:45 am (next day) |
Nepal is 4 h 45 min ahead of the Netherlands in January and 3 h 45 min ahead of it in July. An evening in the Netherlands is late at night in Nepal, so tell us if you would rather meet earlier in your day.
Use the time finder to see any Kathmandu time in 12 countries, or read the four booking steps.
If you need urgent help in the Netherlands
Kathmandu Mental Health Clinic is not an emergency service. If you or someone near you is in danger or thinking of ending their life, call the local emergency number now: 112 or the crisis line: 113 Zelfmoordpreventie: 113 or 0800 0113 (free). More helplines by country: findahelpline.com and befrienders.org.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a video consultation with a Nepali psychiatrist from the Netherlands?
Yes. Dr. Kushal Kharel, founder of Kathmandu Mental Health Clinic and a Consultant Psychiatrist (MD Neuropsychiatry, NMC No. 27199), provides online psychiatry video consultation for Nepalis in the Netherlands through Google Meet or WhatsApp video call, or by phone if video is not possible, in Nepali or English, and Dr. Sunita Lama and Dr. Bhishma K.C. also provide video consultation. Tell us which doctor you prefer when you book on WhatsApp or 9714556408; no referral is needed.
What is the time difference between the Netherlands and Nepal?
Nepal is at UTC+5:45 all year. Amsterdam and all of the Netherlands: in January Nepal is 4 h 45 min ahead, in July Nepal is 3 h 45 min ahead.
What should I do if I need urgent help in the Netherlands?
Call the local emergency number now: 112. Crisis line: 113 Zelfmoordpreventie: 113 or 0800 0113 (free). Kathmandu Mental Health Clinic is not an emergency service.
Can you prescribe medicine if I live in the Netherlands?
A prescription from Nepal is generally not valid abroad, so the doctor explains what is possible where you live. Where medicine is needed, we can help you prepare a summary for a doctor in the Netherlands, and we work with therapy and practical strategies in the meantime. A family member in Nepal can arrange payment for you if that is easier; we share the fee when you book.
I do not have a huisarts yet. Can I still book?
Yes. You do not need a huisarts or a referral to see us online. New residents in the Netherlands are usually advised to register with one, and we can help you prepare a summary for them if you wish. If you are in danger, call 112, or 113 on 113 or 0800 0113.
I am a student in the Netherlands. Can you help with pressure and loneliness?
Yes. Students often face study pressure, housing worries and loneliness far from home. We offer counselling and, where needed, psychiatric assessment, in Nepali or English, at times that fit around your classes.
This guide is general information and does not replace advice from a doctor. If you are worried about your health or someone's safety, seek medical help.
In an emergency: Nepal Police 100 · Ambulance 102 · Suicide prevention helpline 1166. Outside Nepal, call your local emergency number.