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Compassion & Dignity
Respect for human dignity, empathy and supportive care are at the heart of our work.
VIDUSHI PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT CENTER
Compassionate support for healthier minds and stronger communities.
Promoting mental health and psychological wellbeing for individuals, families and communities through accessible, ethical, confidential and evidence-based support.
CompassionConfidentialityInclusivenessEvidence-based practice
ABOUT US
Building an inclusive and resilient society
Vidushi Psychological Support Center is dedicated to promoting mental health and psychological wellbeing for individuals, families and communities. We envision an inclusive and resilient society where everyone has the right to accessible, compassionate and quality mental health support.
Beyond counseling, we work to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigma, strengthen community resilience and build capacity among counselors, educators, healthcare professionals and community leaders.
WHAT GUIDES US
Our values & strategic direction
Our work is guided by compassion, dignity, inclusiveness, professional ethics and evidence-based practice.
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Ethics & Confidentiality
We value professional ethics, confidentiality and safe, respectful practices.
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Inclusion & Empowerment
We promote inclusion, empowerment and equitable access to mental health support.
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Collaboration & Innovation
We foster collaboration, innovation and accountability for sustainable impact.
Our strategic goals
Expand accessible and affordable mental health services; promote awareness and prevention; reduce stigma; strengthen community resilience; build professional and community capacity; advance equity and inclusion; generate evidence through research; influence policy; and develop partnerships for sustainable mental health impact.
OUR SERVICES
Support that meets people where they are
Affordable, confidential and evidence-based psychological and psychosocial support.
Individual & Family Counseling
Confidential support for individuals and families, with a client-centered approach.
Tele-Counseling
Psychological support through remote counseling services.
Crisis Intervention
Support focused on immediate psychological and psychosocial needs during crisis.
Trauma Recovery
Support for recovery and wellbeing following traumatic experiences.
Suicide Prevention
Mental health support and prevention-focused initiatives.
Addiction Support
Psychological and psychosocial support related to addiction and recovery.
Workplace Mental Health
Services and initiatives supporting mental health in workplace settings.
Awareness & Psychosocial Programs
Mental health awareness, community-based initiatives and psychosocial programs.
Training, Research & Capacity Building
Training and capacity building for professionals and communities, alongside research.
OUR TEAM
People behind the mission
A multidisciplinary team bringing experience in mental health, psychosocial support, community engagement, programs and strategic relationships.
FOUNDER · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jamuna Sharma “Vidushi”
Jamuna Sharma “Vidushi” is a pioneering mental health and psychosocial support professional, social advocate, and community development leader with more than 15 years of experience in youth and adolescent rehabilitation, wellbeing, psychosocial support, and community-based interventions. She holds a bachelor degree in Law(LL.B), post graduation degree in counseling psychology, and a master's degree in Sociology/Anthropology and Political Science. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Tribhuvan University.
Over the years, she has travelled across almost all districts of Nepal, providing mental health support and counselling to individuals and communities in need while documenting and gathering valuable insights on Nepal’s mental health landscape. Her work focuses on youth and adolescent wellbeing, psychosocial counselling, rehabilitation, mental health awareness, community engagement, capacity building, and advocacy.
With a strong commitment to making mental health services accessible to those who need them most, she founded Vidushi Psychological Support Center (VPSC), naming the organization after “Vidushi”, her professional identity and the name that represents her years of dedication, experience and service in the field. As Founder and Executive Director, she continues to lead VPSC in creating accessible, compassionate, and community-centered mental health and psychosocial support services across Nepal.
CHIEF OPERATIONAL MANAGER
Mariyam Siddique
Emerging counseling professional with experience in mental health awareness, psychosocial support, community engagement, program coordination and social development. Currently pursuing a Master’s Program in Counseling Psychology and undergoing professional training in Gestalt Therapy at Gestalt Institute Nepal.
Her experience includes awareness programs, content creation, facilitation, event management, research, community dialogue, documentation and coordination, along with training in Nonviolent Communication.
CHIEF PROGRAM MANAGER
Parbati Pandey
Compassionate counselling professional with five years of experience in psychosocial counselling, school-based support, community facilitation and social development initiatives.
Currently pursuing a Master’s Program in Counseling Psychology and trained through a six-month Psychosocial Counselling Course from CTEVT. Her work emphasizes empathy, active listening, client-centred practice and culturally sensitive support.
CHIEF STRATEGY & RELATIONS
Sudhir Lohani
Seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in branding, sponsorship, marketing and strategic relationship building.
He brings extensive expertise in relationships with individuals, organizations, corporate houses and leading brands, supporting organizational growth, partnerships, brand engagement and corporate collaboration.
OUR GALLERY
Moments from Our Work
A collection of moments from our mental health awareness, psychosocial support, training and community engagement activities.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
Participants coming together for learning, interaction and psychosocial well-being.
Psychosocial Support Session
An interactive session focused on emotional well-being, supportive communication and psychosocial support.
Group Learning & Interaction
A participatory learning environment encouraging connection, discussion and shared experiences.
Community Engagement
Engaging with participants through community-based activities that promote mental well-being.
Mental Health Awareness
Promoting greater understanding of mental health, emotional well-being and psychosocial support.
Training & Capacity Building
Building knowledge and practical skills related to mental health and psychosocial support.
Interactive Mental Health Activity
Participants actively engaging in an interactive activity supporting learning and well-being.
Community Psychosocial Activity
A community-focused activity encouraging participation, connection and emotional well-being.
Group Discussion & Learning
Creating a safe and supportive space for discussion, learning and shared reflection.
Women & Mental Well-being
Community participation focused on emotional well-being, awareness and psychosocial support.
Team & Community Engagement
Moments of collaboration and engagement between the VPSC team and community participants.
Community Mental Health Program
Promoting mental health awareness and psychosocial well-being through community participation.
Psychosocial Support & Awareness
Supporting participants through awareness, interaction and meaningful psychosocial engagement.
Together for Mental Well-being
A collective moment reflecting participation, connection and commitment to mental well-being.
OUR COMMITMENT
Making mental health support more accessible, compassionate and community-centered.
We collaborate with communities and partners to advance equitable mental health care, research, innovation and sustainable mental health systems.
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Let’s build a healthier future together.
For counseling, psychosocial programs, training, partnerships or other inquiries, please connect with Vidushi Psychological Support Center.
VPSC
Vidushi Psychological Support Center
Website: www.vpsc.com.np
Email id: info@vpsc.com.np
Address: Subidhanagar-31, Kathmandu
Phone: 01-5324100