Online Psychiatry Consultation Rajasthan | Dr. Akash Parihar MD Kota | Teleconsultation
Step-by-Step

How Online Consultation Works ऑनलाइन परामर्श कैसे काम करता है?

No apps to download. No confusing portals. If you have WhatsApp, you have everything you need to see a qualified psychiatrist from wherever you are in Rajasthan or India. Here is exactly what happens — step by step.

1

Send a WhatsApp Message or Call

Message +91-7300342858 on WhatsApp or call directly. Simply say "I need an online consultation" — no need to explain your condition over text. The team responds within minutes during clinic hours (9 AM – 9 PM Mon–Sat).

WhatsApp पर लिखें: "मुझे online consultation चाहिए" — बस इतना काफी है।
WhatsApp: +91-7300342858
Call: +91-7300342858
2

Choose Your Time Slot

You'll be offered available slots — often the same day. Morning, afternoon, and evening slots are available Monday through Saturday. Sunday slots available 9 AM – 12 PM. Online sessions can be booked up to 2 weeks in advance for planned follow-ups.

सोमवार से शनिवार: सुबह 9 बजे से रात 9 बजे तक। रविवार: सुबह 9 से 12 बजे।
3

Secure Payment — ₹500 Initial

Pay ₹500 for the initial consultation via UPI, PhonePe, Google Pay, or bank transfer to the provided details. A payment confirmation screenshot is all that's needed. No advance payment required for follow-ups until after the session.

UPI / PhonePe / Google Pay / NEFT — सब स्वीकार्य हैं।
UPI / PhonePe
Google Pay
Bank Transfer
4

Join the Video Call

At your scheduled time, a WhatsApp video call will be initiated by Dr. Akash Parihar's team — or a Google Meet link is shared if preferred. Find a quiet, private space for 30–45 minutes. A stable 4G connection is sufficient; WiFi is not required.

शांत जगह ढूंढें। 4G internet पर्याप्त है। Headphones use करने से privacy बढ़ती है।
WhatsApp Video (most common)
Google Meet (on request)
5

Full Clinical Consultation — 30 to 45 Minutes

Dr. Akash Parihar conducts a comprehensive psychiatric assessment: symptoms, history, sleep, appetite, mood, substance use, and more. The session is identical in quality to an in-person visit. Both Hindi and English are available throughout.

हिंदी और English दोनों में बात कर सकते हैं। कोई भी पहलू share करने की ज़िम्मेदारी नहीं — doctor खुद सही सवाल पूछेंगे।
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Digital Prescription + Follow-Up Plan

After the session, a digitally signed prescription is sent via WhatsApp — valid at any pharmacy across India under India's Telemedicine Practice Guidelines 2020. A personalised follow-up plan is provided, including next session date, lifestyle recommendations, and emergency contact details.

Prescription WhatsApp पर भेजी जाती है — किसी भी pharmacy पर मान्य।
Medicine courier भी उपलब्ध है — plain packaging में।
Clinical Decision Guide

What Can Be Treated Online vs. In-Person? कौन सी बीमारियां online और कौन सी clinic में होती हैं?

The vast majority of psychiatric conditions can be effectively managed via teleconsultation. A small number of situations genuinely require in-person assessment. Here's a clinical guide to help you decide — when in doubt, call and the team will advise you.

Excellent for Online Consultation
ऑनलाइन के लिए उपयुक्त
Anxiety Disorders — GAD, social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias
Depression — mild to moderate; medication initiation and therapy
Insomnia & Sleep Disorders — CBT-I and medication management
OCD — ERP therapy guidance and medication follow-up
Exam Stress & Student Mental Health — JEE/NEET coaching students
Gupt Rog / Sexual Health — PE, ED, Dhat, nightfall, low libido
Addiction (Nasha Mukti) — alcohol, tobacco, cannabis assessment & medication
ADHD — assessment, medication management, behavioural guidance
Marital & Relationship Counselling — individual or couple sessions
Medication Follow-ups — review of existing psychiatric medications
Grief & Bereavement Counselling
PTSD — trauma therapy follow-up after initial assessment
Requires In-Person Visit
Clinic आना ज़रूरी हो सकता है
First-Episode Psychosis — hearing voices, delusions, disorganised thinking (requires full evaluation)
Severe Manic Episodes — reckless behaviour, extreme grandiosity, no sleep for days
Active Suicidal Ideation with a Plan — immediate in-person or emergency evaluation required
Severe Alcohol Withdrawal — risk of seizures, DTs requiring medical monitoring
ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) — requires hospitalisation
Physical Examination Required — neurological signs, movement disorders (tardive dyskinesia)
Blood Tests & Investigations — lithium levels, thyroid, CBC — though reports can be sent digitally for review
Children Under 12 — paediatric psychiatric assessment usually benefits from in-person evaluation
Not sure which applies to you? Call +91-7300342858 and describe your situation briefly. Dr. Akash Parihar's team will advise within minutes whether online or in-clinic is more appropriate for your specific case. When in doubt, an online pre-assessment call is always possible before committing to travel to Kota.
अगर आपको समझ नहीं आ रहा — तो बस call करें: +91-7300342858। हम guide करेंगे।
Privacy First

Your Online Session Is Completely Private आपका ऑनलाइन परामर्श पूरी तरह गोपनीय है

The most common barrier to seeking online psychiatric help in India is fear of being "found out." Every technical and clinical protocol at Dr. Akash Parihar's practice is designed to protect your identity.

End-to-End Encrypted

WhatsApp calls and messages use end-to-end encryption — meaning no third party, including WhatsApp itself, can intercept your session content. Google Meet uses Google's enterprise-grade TLS encryption.

No Recording — Ever

No session is recorded in any format without explicit written consent from the patient. This is both our policy and a requirement under MCI ethical guidelines. You have full control.

Discreet Prescriptions

Digital prescriptions sent via WhatsApp carry your name in initials only by default. The condition name is written in clinical shorthand. You can request full detail if needed for insurance — it's your choice.

Doctor–Patient Confidentiality

Dr. Akash Parihar is legally bound by MCI Code of Medical Ethics 2002 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (India). Your information cannot be disclosed to family, employers, or any third party without your consent.

Plain-Package Courier Option

Medications can be dispatched via courier in plain, unmarked packaging with no clinic name or condition visible externally. This service covers most pin codes across Rajasthan and major Indian cities.

Consult From Home

The single greatest privacy advantage of online psychiatry: no one needs to see you entering a mental health clinic. Consult from your bedroom, hostel room, office, or car — wherever you feel safe and private.

Technology

What Technology Do You Need? कौन सी technology चाहिए?

Almost certainly what you already have. If you can read this page, you have everything required to see a psychiatrist online right now.
सरल जवाब: सिर्फ एक smartphone और 4G internet।

A Smartphone — Any Model

Android or iPhone, any model released after 2015. Tablet or laptop also works for Google Meet sessions. No minimum specification required beyond being able to run WhatsApp.

4G Internet Connection

A standard 4G data connection (Jio, Airtel, Vi) is sufficient. WiFi is preferable but not required. Minimum recommended speed: 2 Mbps for stable video. Most BSNL 4G connections meet this easily.

WhatsApp (Free to Install)

WhatsApp is the primary consultation platform — it's the simplest, most widely used, and most private option for most patients. No new account needed if you already have WhatsApp.

Earphones (Recommended, Not Required)

Earphones or earbuds significantly improve audio quality and privacy — especially if others are nearby. Any earphone with a microphone works, including the basic ones that come with your phone.

A Private Space — 30 Minutes

Any quiet room where you won't be interrupted. A bedroom, bathroom, parked car, or office conference room all work. If you're in a hostel or shared space, the team can suggest optimal times and strategies for privacy.

Transparent Pricing

Online vs. In-Person — Fee Comparison ऑनलाइन और clinic की fees — पूरी जानकारी

There are no hidden charges and no platform fees. Online consultations are priced identically to in-person visits — because the medical expertise and time involved are the same. The only difference is the convenience of distance.

Consultation Type 💻 Online (Video / WhatsApp) 🏥 In-Clinic (Kota)
Initial Consultation
पहली बार
₹500
30–45 minute full assessment
₹500
Same fee — no premium for in-person
Follow-Up Session
दोबारा परामर्श
₹300
15–30 minute review + prescription renewal
₹300
Same rate in-clinic
Couple / Marital Session
दंपति परामर्श
₹700
45–60 minute joint session
₹700
Same rate; both partners on video
Emergency Consultation
आपातकालीन
₹800
Same-day crisis support (subject to availability)
₹800
Walk-in emergency — call ahead
Prescription Renewal Only
केवल दवाई
₹150
Brief WhatsApp review — stable, established patients only
₹150
Walk-in renewal with review
What's included in the fee: Clinical assessment · Diagnosis or provisional diagnosis · Personalised treatment plan · Digital prescription (WhatsApp) · Emergency contact for between-session support. Investigations (blood tests, neuroimaging) are additional and optional — always explained before ordering, never mandatory.
UPI
Google Pay
PhonePe
Paytm
NEFT / IMPS
Cash (in-clinic)
Geographic Reach

All 33 Districts of Rajasthan — Served Online राजस्थान के सभी 33 जिले — ऑनलाइन सेवा उपलब्ध

Dr. Akash Parihar's online psychiatry service reaches every district of Rajasthan — from the Thar Desert in the west to the Chambal valley in the east. Distance is no longer a barrier to quality psychiatric care. Orange tags below = Hadoti region where in-clinic visits are also easily accessible.

Hadoti Division (Clinic Region)
Kota 🏥 Baran Bundi Jhalawar
Ajmer Division
Ajmer Bhilwara Nagaur Tonk
Jaipur Division
Jaipur Alwar Dausa Sikar Jhunjhunu
Jodhpur Division
Jodhpur Barmer Jaisalmer Jalore Pali Sirohi
Udaipur Division
Udaipur Banswara Chittorgarh Dungarpur Pratapgarh Rajsamand
Bharatpur Division
Bharatpur Dholpur Karauli Sawai Madhopur
Bikaner Division
Bikaner Churu Ganganagar Hanumangarh
Pan-India (Online Only)
Mumbai Delhi Bengaluru Ahmedabad Hyderabad Chennai Kolkata Pune All India ✓
Full coverage: Online consultation is available to anyone in India with a smartphone and internet connection. No geographic restriction applies. International consultations (Indian diaspora, NRI patients) are also available — WhatsApp works across borders at no extra cost.
NRI मरीज़: विदेश से भी WhatsApp call के ज़रिए consultation लें — अतिरिक्त शुल्क नहीं।
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Answers to the questions most patients ask before their first online psychiatric consultation.

Yes. Under the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines 2020 (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India), registered medical practitioners like Dr. Akash Parihar can issue legally valid prescriptions after a teleconsultation. The digital prescription sent via WhatsApp is accepted at pharmacies across India. Controlled substances have specific regulations but most psychiatric medications can be prescribed via teleconsultation.
For the vast majority of psychiatric conditions — yes. A 2020 systematic review in JMIR Mental Health found that telepsychiatry produced clinical outcomes equivalent to in-person care for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and addiction counselling. The therapeutic relationship, medication management, and CBT delivery all transfer effectively to video. Conditions requiring physical examination are the exception.
Yes — for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and prescription drug dependency. The online session covers: addiction severity assessment, motivational counselling, and medication planning (anti-craving agents like naltrexone, acamprosate, bupropion). For severe alcohol dependency with risk of physical withdrawal seizures, in-person admission is recommended. For everything else, online nasha mukti consultation is fully effective.
In most cases, yes. WhatsApp +91-7300342858 between 9 AM and 7 PM and request a same-day online slot. The team will confirm available times within minutes. Evening slots (6–9 PM) are particularly available for working professionals. For non-urgent follow-ups, slots up to 2 weeks ahead can be pre-booked.
If investigations are needed (e.g. thyroid levels, lithium levels, blood glucose), Dr. Akash Parihar will issue a test requisition for your local path lab. You can get tested near you and WhatsApp the report — which is then reviewed during a follow-up online session. This works equally well for patients anywhere in India and avoids the need to travel to Kota.
Yes — completely. No family member is contacted or notified at any stage without your explicit written consent. WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted. Prescriptions carry only your initials by default. If you want complete discretion, you can save Dr. Parihar's number under a neutral contact name and conduct the session from a private location. Many patients have used the service without family knowledge — this is medically and legally your right.
Yes. A parent, spouse, or adult family member can initiate the consultation on behalf of a dependent. The patient should ideally be present on the call (even partially) for accurate assessment. For children under 18, a parent is always involved. For adult family members with psychosis or severe illness who refuse help, a "caregiver session" is available where the doctor advises the family on how to support and help the patient access care.
If the video call drops, the team will immediately call back on the same WhatsApp number. If connectivity issues are severe, the session can switch to voice-only (regular phone call) at no extra charge. If the session cannot be completed due to technical problems on our end, it is rescheduled at no cost. A 10–15 minute connectivity buffer is built into every session slot.

Dr. Akash Parihar

MD Psychiatry · Sexologist · Counsellor · De-Addiction Specialist · Kota

Dr. Akash Parihar is a board-certified MD Psychiatrist practising at Asha Wellness Sanctuary Hospital in Kota, Rajasthan. He sees over 30 patients daily — including coaching students, professionals, couples, and patients accessing care online from across Rajasthan and India. His teleconsultation practice began in 2020 and he has since conducted thousands of successful online psychiatric consultations. Consultations are available in Hindi and English.
डॉ. आकाश परिहार — कोटा के सबसे अनुभवी online मनोचिकित्सक।

Online Psychiatry Anxiety & Depression Addiction / Nasha Mukti Sexual Health / Gupt Rog Student Mental Health OCD Insomnia Marital Counselling Teleconsultation

Ready to Book Your Online Session?

ऑनलाइन परामर्श बुक करने के लिए तैयार हैं?

Same-day appointments available across all of Rajasthan. No travel. No waiting room. A qualified MD psychiatrist — from wherever you are, right now.

💬 Book via WhatsApp 📞 Call +91-7300342858
📍 Also in-clinic: MPA-4, Mahaveer Nagar-II, Kota
⏰ Mon–Sat: 9 AM – 9 PM 🌅 Sunday: 9 AM – 12 PM 💊 Initial Fee: ₹500 🔄 Follow-up: ₹300 🌐 Pan-India Online