About US
Pahilo Kadam is a project of Krinjal.
WE just want to be there for you when you need us.
We have decided to use our skills, experience and passion not only to open up the discussion around mental health in Nepal, but also to actually provide one-on-one counseling by professional support groups led by experts, through collaboration with various experts, professionals and organizations working in the field of mental health.
Our objective is plain simple; be there for people needing mental health support.
If we have to list in the points, we would say:
- Be one stop resource for people seeking any mental health related topics
- Create a database of counselors with various infos, so that people can reach the right counselor easily.
- Connect people with counselors
Main thing, we are ‘Not-for-profit’. If any session requires charge then know that the fee goes towards paying our professional counselors.
OUR TEAM
Pahilo Kadam’S cORE TEAM

Kshitij Raj Lohani
Founder and CEO

Nishma Gautam
Project Lead

Aarju Lohani
Chief Financial Officer

Aarju Lohani
Chief Financial Officer

Sagun Raj Lage
Chief Technology Officer

Shikha Neupane
Project Coordinator and Researcher
Krinjal’s Pillars
There are many people who are not on the board or the team. But whenever Krinjal needs them, they have always been there, and they will continue to be there. At Krinjal, we really appreciate their love and support. Thus, we have a section dedicated entirely for them and it’s called Krinjal’s Pillars.
- Kobit Baniya: Our chief critic and he gets logistics done at a speed of a lightning bolt.
- Niraj Kafle: Gives a reality check to our ideas.
- Darshan Parajuli: His unique perspective is always funny and sometimes important too.
- Santosh Pandey: Boosts us with his marketing toolbox.
- Prarambha Dahal: Ensures that everyone is professional.
- Aarohan Karki: We all need relax and fun time after every event. He’s the in-charge of that.
- Nilesh Gupta: The go-to person to execute anything.
- Ojashree Aryal: Makes sure we all get proper environment and energy to work.
- Shikha Neupane: Our super-talented media girl.
- Basanta Poudel: The most experienced one. Always saves us from problems.
- Yasaswi Dhungel: Makes sure we get our mind relaxed with his music and helping nature.
- Abhishek Gyawali: Makes digital posters ready even before we ask for them.
- Hari Ojha: His support is our confidence.
Service Providers in Nepalese Mental Health Space
We are a not-for-profit organization trying to bring positive impact in mental health space of Nepalese people. Currently, we are collaborating with a few organizations and want to help/promote other organizations and work with them for better results.
YOU CAN COUNT ON Us
Privacy
Your privacy carries utmost priority for us.
Verified
All the mental health professionals are certified with prior counselling experience.
Global
From Nepal to the USA and the rest, we are there for you.