Psychotherapy & Counselling in Kathmandu
Psychotherapy is a confidential, structured conversation with a trained professional. It gives you a safe place to understand what you are feeling, notice the patterns behind it, and build new ways of coping and relating. You do not need a diagnosis to begin, and you do not need to have it all figured out.
What psychotherapy can help with
People come to us for many reasons, including:
- Anxiety, panic and constant worry
- Stress, exhaustion and burnout
- Low mood and loss of interest or energy
- Past painful experiences and trauma
- Relationship difficulties, couples counselling and family conflict
- Grief and major life changes
- Anger, self-esteem and confidence
- Feeling stuck, or sensing that something is wrong but being unable to name it
If your concern is not on this list, contact us. We will tell you honestly whether we are the right service for you.
How we work
At Nepal Hypnosis, every client is seen one-to-one. We do not apply a single fixed model to everyone. Your therapist assesses your situation and chooses, with you, the approaches that fit your history, strengths and goals. Our approach is eclectic and evidence-informed. Your therapist may draw on:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): examines how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, and builds practical skills.
- Person-centred and psychosocial counselling: a supportive, non-judgemental relationship that helps you find your own direction.
- Psychodynamic approaches: explore how earlier experiences and relationships shape present patterns.
- Gestalt psychotherapy: focuses on present-moment awareness and unfinished emotional business.
- Clinical hypnotherapy: used selectively when it suits the person and the problem.
- Trauma-informed, mindfulness and somatic practices: pay attention to how stress is held in the body.
We will explain what we are using and why. The research behind these approaches is not equal, and we will tell you where it is stronger and where it is more limited.
Looking beneath the surface
What you notice day to day, such as panic, fear, intrusive thoughts or tension, is often only the visible part. Beliefs formed early in life, past experiences, learned coping habits and relationship patterns can all shape it. Therapy helps you explore these influences at a pace you can manage. We cannot promise a cure or a set outcome, but many people find that understanding the roots of a difficulty makes lasting change more possible.
What to expect
- Reach out. Request a consultation through our secure portal, or message us on WhatsApp.
- First conversation. We talk about what brings you here and what you hope will change.
- Assessment. We explore your experiences, current circumstances, strengths and any risks.
- Individual plan. We agree on goals and an approach, and you decide how to proceed.
Session details: Sessions are one-to-one and last about one hour. Most clients meet weekly, because the time between sessions lets you apply and absorb the work. Sessions are available in person in Kathmandu and by secure video for clients elsewhere in Nepal or abroad.
What psychotherapy is not
Psychotherapy involves talking and structured exercises, not medication. We do not prescribe. If we think you would benefit from a medical or psychiatric assessment, we will coordinate a referral with your consent.
It is not advice-giving. Your therapist works with you, and you stay in control of the pace and the topics.
It is not an emergency service.
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Practical Information
- Location: Tangal, Kathmandu-5, Nepal
- Hours: 10 AM to 5 PM (Strictly on appointment basis)
- Confidentiality: What you share is private. We explain the limits at the start. See our Clinical Standards.
- Who you will see: Led by Archana Bibhor and our clinical team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?
No. Many people come because life feels overwhelming, not because they have a label.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
If something is affecting your sleep, work, relationships or sense of yourself, or you feel stuck, an initial conversation can help you decide.
How long will it take?
It varies. Some concerns improve within a few sessions, while longer-standing patterns take more time. We review progress together.
Will you give me medicine?
No. Psychotherapy does not involve medication.