Medically reviewed by Dr. Yujal Man Singh, MD (Psychiatry) · Updated 20 September 2026
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MBBS plus MD in psychiatry) who can diagnose mental illness, check for physical causes, prescribe medicine and give therapy. A clinical psychologist has a degree in psychology and gives assessments and talking therapy but does not prescribe. A counsellor offers supportive talking help. Many people benefit from more than one.
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When to start with a psychiatrist
- Symptoms are severe, or you cannot work, study or look after yourself
- You have thoughts of harming yourself
- You may need medicine, or already take it and it is not helping
- There are physical health problems, alcohol or drug use alongside
- You hear or see things others do not, or have very high moods
- You want a clear diagnosis or a second opinion
When a psychologist or counsellor may be enough
For milder stress, grief, relationship problems or when you mainly want to talk things through, therapy alone is often a good start. If things do not improve, a psychiatrist can review.
What Dr. Yujal offers
Dr. Yujal Man Singh is a psychiatrist who also gives structured therapy (TEAM-CBT), so assessment, medicine when needed, and therapy can happen with one person. He also works with psychologists and counsellors when a team approach is better.
Seeing Dr. Yujal in Kathmandu or online
Dr. Yujal Man Singh is a psychiatrist at Mind Matters Nepal in Kuleshwor, Kathmandu. You can meet him in person or by video call from anywhere in Nepal or abroad. Sessions are in Nepali, English or Hindi. No referral is needed.
Filling in the Brief Mood Survey (BMS) form before and after each session is a must, so we can both see how you are doing.
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Common questions
Do psychiatrists always give medicine?
No. Medicine is one option. Many people are treated with therapy alone, and the choice is made together with you.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist in Nepal?
No. You can book directly.
Is seeing a psychiatrist confidential?
Yes. What you share stays private, except where the law requires action to keep someone safe.
In a crisis? This clinic does not provide emergency care. If you or someone near you may act on thoughts of suicide or is in danger, go to the nearest hospital emergency or call 1166 (Nepal suicide prevention helpline). Abroad, call your local emergency number.