IRD

IRD is a global health service promotion, delivery and research organization. In 2014, IRD launched the Pursukoon Zindagi (“Peaceful Life”) program which aims to increase access to mental health services in low income settings by utilizing innovative community based approaches. We have trained lay mental health counsellors who provide basic psychological support to individuals with stress and mild-moderate depression and anxiety symptoms.

Basic Information

  • Karachi
  • 02137133332
  • Virtual telephonic
  • 03 Health Professionals
  • Non-profit organization (Trust, association, section 42 company)

Services

  • Lay Counselling

About

IRD is a global health service promotion, delivery and research organization. In 2014, IRD launched the Pursukoon Zindagi (“Peaceful Life”) program which aims to increase access to mental health services in low income settings by utilizing innovative community based approaches. We have trained lay mental health counsellors who provide basic psychological support to individuals with stress and mild-moderate depression and anxiety symptoms.

  • Virtual telephonic

Fee: Rs. FREE

Address

Use phone for telephonic call

Timings

  • Monday 9AM - 5PM
  • Tuesday 9AM - 5PM
  • Wednesday 9AM - 5PM
  • Thursday 9AM - 5PM
  • Friday 9AM - 5PM

WANT TO BECOME A SERVICE HEALTH PROVIDER

Becoming part of the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition directory helps connect individuals and organizations with essential mental health resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility criteria?
  1. Individual Providers: Clinical Psychologists, Counselors, and Psychiatrists.
    • To register with the PMHC the applying clinician (individuals or those working with organizations) must have the below mentioned credentials:
    • Psychiatrist: Completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. Completed MCPS/FCPS in Psychiatry.
    • Clinical Psychologist: Completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology, a four-year program. Completed a MS, MPhil, PhD, PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology (18 years of education minimum)
    • Counselors: Completed a Bachelors, a four-year program. Completed diploma in clinical psychology, psychology and social work, educational psychology or mental health counselling
    • Lay Counsellors: At least an intermediate level of education and undergo a 5- day training in Basic Counselling Skills, facilitated by a qualified Clinical Psychologist. (Only counsellors affiliated with an institution will be considered; individual lay counsellors are not eligible.)
  2. Organizations: Hospitals, Clinics, Online Service Providers and Nonprofits.

While there is an official criterion for practicing as a psychiatrist, no such official standard currently exists for psychologists or counselors. In the interest of public safety and social responsibility, the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC) has collaboratively established this criterion to determine eligibility for inclusion in the directory.

Please Sign Up as a Service Provider and within 4-6 weeks, you will receive a response from our team on the status of your application.

Please read the application carefully— duplicate or incorrectly submitted applications will not be accepted.

To update any detail of your listing, please send us the details of your profile and requested updates at register@pakmh.com

You should update your profile at least every two years or whenever your degree, expertise, or other aspects of your practice change.

Please send us an email from your official or registered email ID at register@pmhc.com to remove your listing in our directory. Our officials will call at the provided contact number to confirm and subsequently remove your listing. Please note that we will not restore your profile, and if you wish to register again, you will be required to Sign Up as a Service Provider.

No, there is no fee for a provider to join our directory.

A mental health service directory is a comprehensive list of resources, including therapists, counselors, support groups, and crisis services, that are available to help individuals with mental health concerns.

You can search the directory by location, type of service, specialty, or provider name. Use the search filters to narrow down your options.

Not all services are free. The directory includes a mix of free, sliding scale, and private-pay services. Each listing should provide information about costs.

No. You can access details of relevant services including their contact number and book an appointment.

No. The directory is free of cost and it’s only designed to provide information regarding mental health service providers and organizations.

If you have any other questions, please write to us at register@pakmh.com.