Online psychiatrist in Nepal

Online psychiatry video consultation with Dr. Kushal Kharel

Dr. Kushal Kharel, founder of Kathmandu Mental Health Clinic and a Consultant Psychiatrist (MD Neuropsychiatry, NMC No. 27199), provides online psychiatry video consultation for patients anywhere in Nepal through Google Meet or WhatsApp video call, or by phone if video is not possible, in Nepali or English. Dr. Sunita Lama and Dr. Bhishma K.C., both Consultant Psychiatrists, also provide video consultation.

Whether you live in Pokhara, Biratnagar, Butwal, Chitwan, Birgunj, Dharan, Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi or Janakpur, in the Kathmandu Valley, or in a village in the hills or mountains, you can be seen without making a long journey, as long as you have a phone or computer and an internet connection. See Dr. Kharel's profile for his qualifications, and how to check his Nepal Medical Council registration for yourself.

Who online consultation suits

• People outside Kathmandu who would otherwise spend hours and money travelling to see a psychiatrist.
• Busy people who cannot easily take a day off work, study or family duties.
• Follow-up visits after a first assessment, to review how you are doing and adjust the plan.
• People who find it hard to leave home because of anxiety, low mood, illness or age, with family helping by video if wanted.
• A second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment you already have.
• People who value privacy and prefer to talk from a place where they feel safe.

How to book, step by step

1. Message or call us on WhatsApp or 9714556408. Tell us your city or district and briefly what is troubling you. A few words is enough.
2. Choose a time that suits you. We offer the closest slot we have.
3. Get a private link for Google Meet or WhatsApp video call, and join from a phone, tablet or computer. If video is not possible, we can use a phone call.
4. Your first session is a full assessment. You and the doctor agree on a plan together, which can include talk therapy (CBT), medicine, or both. Follow-ups can be online, or in person at People's Plaza or Kalanki whenever you are in Kathmandu.

The fee depends on the doctor and the type of visit. We share the fee and the available payment options when you book, before your session.

What we treat online

Our doctors assess and treat depression, panic and anxiety, sleep problems, stress and burnout, OCD, adult ADHD, addiction, bipolar disorder and memory concerns, as well as relationship and family worries. You can also ask for a second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment you already have. See all our services.

When an in-person visit is better

Video works well for many people, but not for everyone. In-person visits are generally advised for severe symptoms, safety concerns, a complex first assessment, or situations that need a physical examination, so that the doctor can evaluate you thoroughly. Your doctor will tell you if that applies to you.

Where it is clinically appropriate and in line with standard telepsychiatry practice, a prescription can be issued after an online consultation. Some situations still need an in-person follow-up.

Getting the most from a video session

• Choose a private, quiet place where you feel safe and can speak freely, such as your bedroom or a quiet room where you will not be interrupted. Headphones help if other people are nearby.
• Charge your phone or computer and check your connection before the session, and keep a phone number ready in case the video drops.
• Have your medicines, past prescriptions and any reports at hand.
• Write down what you want to say. A short list of your worries and questions is enough.

Living outside Nepal?

Dr. Kharel and our doctors also consult Nepalis in 41 countries, at a time that suits your time zone. Choose your country for the time difference, local emergency numbers and how to book, or see the guide for Nepalis abroad.