Online psychiatric consultation for Nepalese living abroad
Nepalese students, workers and families abroad can book a confidential online psychiatric consultation with Dr. Kushal Kharel, in Nepali or English, for anxiety, depression, addiction, sleep problems and family concerns.
Abroad Patient Help Desk
Need help urgently while abroad?
For an urgent psychiatric concern from abroad — a sudden relapse, a medication question, or a family member in distress — call, WhatsApp or email Dr. Kushal Kharel directly and mention your country and time zone. For any immediate danger to life, contact local emergency services first; this help desk is for urgent guidance, not emergency response.
Find guidance for your country
Each guide below covers common mental health concerns for Nepalese in that country and how to get in touch.
North America
USA
Mental health support for Nepalese in the USA
Europe
UK
Mental health support for Nepalese in the UK
Oceania
Australia
Mental health support for Nepalese in Australia
North America
Canada
Mental health support for Nepalese in Canada
Europe
Netherlands
Mental health support for Nepalese in the Netherlands
UAE
Dubai
Mental health support for Nepalese in Dubai
Middle East
Qatar
Mental health support for Nepalese in Qatar
Asia
Japan
Mental health support for Nepalese in Japan
Asia
Korea
Mental health support for Nepalese in Korea
South Asia
India
Mental health support for Nepalese in India
Europe
France
Mental health support for Nepalese in France
Europe
Belgium
Mental health support for Nepalese in Belgium
Europe
Germany
Mental health support for Nepalese in Germany
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Mental health support for Nepalese in Saudi Arabia
Southeast Asia
Malaysia
Mental health support for Nepalese in Malaysia
Middle East
Kuwait
Mental health support for Nepalese in Kuwait
Europe
Romania
Mental health support for Nepalese in Romania
Europe
Cyprus
Mental health support for Nepalese in Cyprus
Middle East
Israel
Mental health support for Nepalese in Israel
Europe
Portugal
Mental health support for Nepalese in Portugal
Middle East
Oman
Mental health support for Nepalese in Oman
Middle East
Bahrain
Mental health support for Nepalese in Bahrain
Southeast Asia
Singapore
Mental health support for Nepalese in Singapore
Oceania
New Zealand
Mental health support for Nepalese in New Zealand
Europe
Ireland
Mental health support for Nepalese in Ireland
Asia
Hong Kong
Mental health support for Nepalese in Hong Kong
Europe
Poland
Mental health support for Nepalese in Poland
Europe
Italy
Mental health support for Nepalese in Italy
Southeast Asia
Myanmar
Mental health support for Nepalese in Myanmar
South Asia
Bangladesh
Mental health support for Nepalese in Bangladesh
Southeast Asia
Thailand
Mental health support for Nepalese in Thailand
Europe
Croatia
Mental health support for Nepalese in Croatia
Oceania
Fiji
Mental health support for Nepalese in Fiji
Europe
Denmark
Mental health support for Nepalese in Denmark
Southeast Asia
Brunei
Mental health support for Nepalese in Brunei
South Asia
Sri Lanka
Mental health support for Nepalese in Sri Lanka
Europe
Finland
Mental health support for Nepalese in Finland
Europe
Spain
Mental health support for Nepalese in Spain
Europe
Norway
Mental health support for Nepalese in Norway
Europe
Sweden
Mental health support for Nepalese in Sweden
Asia
China
Mental health support for Nepalese in China
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What Nepalis abroad say
Real, anonymised patient testimonials. Names and identifying details are withheld, with each patient's permission, to protect their privacy.
“I was looking for psychiatric support from Nepal while living abroad and came across Dr. Kushal's online consultation service. The entire experience was straightforward and comfortable. He took time to understand my concerns and provided clear explanations rather than giving a quick response. The flexibility of online consultation made it possible for me to seek professional help despite being outside Nepal.”
“One of the things I appreciated most about my consultation was being able to speak openly without feeling judged. Dr. Kushal listened patiently and helped me organise my thoughts about what I had been experiencing. The online format was convenient and made it much easier to continue seeking mental health support from abroad.”
“I had been postponing psychiatric consultation because I was unsure whether I really needed professional help. After speaking with Dr. Kushal, I understood my concerns differently. I found his approach calm, structured and non-judgemental, and the online consultation was easy to arrange from another country.”
“I was able to discuss concerns that I had been keeping to myself for a long time. He listened carefully and explained the possible psychological and psychiatric factors involved in a way that I could understand. Receiving psychiatric counselling online was particularly useful for me because I currently live outside Nepal.”
Read more patient testimonials, including country-specific stories
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Nepalese living abroad book an online psychiatric consultation?
Yes. Dr. Kushal Kharel provides online psychiatric consultation by phone or video call for Nepalese living in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, the Gulf and other countries.
How does an online consultation work across time zones?
Message on WhatsApp with your country and preferred times, and a slot is arranged that works across the time difference. Follow-up messages can be exchanged asynchronously between live sessions.
Can prescriptions be provided during an online consultation from abroad?
Where clinically appropriate, a prescription can be provided, though filling it depends on your local country's pharmacy and prescribing regulations, which is discussed individually.
What if I have an urgent mental health crisis while abroad?
Contact local emergency services or the nearest hospital immediately for any urgent safety risk. For an urgent but non-emergency concern, such as a sudden relapse or a medication question, the Abroad Patient Help Desk above can be reached by call, WhatsApp or email. Online consultation is for ongoing psychiatric care, not a substitute for local emergency response.
Is the consultation conducted in Nepali or English?
Consultations can be conducted in Nepali, English, or a mix of both, whichever you're most comfortable with.
Nepali patient outside Nepal?
Call or message Dr. Kushal Kharel for guidance. Urgent safety issues should be handled through local emergency services first.
Call +977 9861800547