A confidential psychiatric referral partner for workplace mental health
Companies increasingly want a straightforward, confidential way to point employees toward professional mental health support rather than leaving struggling staff to manage alone. Dr. Kushal Kharel, a Consultant Psychiatrist in Kalanki, Kathmandu, is available as a referral point for organisations wanting to offer employees confidential access to psychiatric assessment and treatment, in person or online, for work-related stress, burnout, anxiety, depression and other concerns affecting wellbeing and performance. This is not a fixed package with predetermined terms — HR teams or leadership are welcome to get in touch directly to discuss what a referral arrangement could look like for your organisation.
Who this is for
- HR teams and company leadership wanting a confidential referral option for employee mental health
- Employees experiencing work-related stress, burnout or a mental health concern who want support outside their workplace
- Organisations building or improving workplace wellness support
- Managers unsure how to support a team member who seems to be struggling
- Companies with remote or distributed teams needing accessible online psychiatric consultation
Common concerns
Frequently Asked Questions
Can our company refer employees for psychiatric consultation?
Yes. Companies and HR teams can get in touch to discuss a referral arrangement, and employees can also be pointed to book directly, in person in Kathmandu or online, using the same confidential process as any other patient.
Will anything discussed in a session be shared with the employer?
No, not without the employee's consent. Standard professional psychiatric confidentiality applies, with the same narrow safety-related exceptions that apply to any patient. An employer would not receive details of diagnosis or treatment.
Is there a specific corporate package or pricing?
There's no fixed package advertised here — organisations interested in a referral arrangement, ongoing partnership, or a workplace talk are welcome to call or message directly to discuss what would suit your company and team size.
How should a manager raise a concern about a struggling employee?
Managers are generally best placed to express care and point the employee toward available support (such as this referral option) rather than attempting to assess or diagnose the issue themselves. The decision to seek an assessment remains the employee's own.
Can employees based outside Kathmandu or working remotely access this?
Yes. Online consultation is available for employees anywhere in Nepal, useful for both initial assessment where appropriate and ongoing follow-up, alongside in-person visits at the Kalanki clinic for those who prefer or need it.
Does this replace our company's existing insurance or benefits coverage?
No. This is a referral and consultation option, not an insurance product. Any existing health insurance or benefits coverage your company provides operates separately, and employees should check their own policy for what it covers.
Ready to book a consultation?
In-person at the Kalanki clinic in Kathmandu, or online from anywhere.