A career built on expertise & compassion
Dr. Saira Farhan brings a rare combination of board-certified psychiatric expertise and advanced UK psychotherapeutic training to every patient she sees.
With over 13 years of experience in psychiatry, Dr. Saira Farhan has extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, panic attacks, sleep disorders, and other complex mental health conditions.
As an FCPS-qualified psychiatrist, a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP, UK), and holder of an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling from the United Kingdom, she brings a rare combination of board-certified psychiatric expertise and advanced psychotherapeutic training.
With over 5 years of clinical and teaching experience in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Saira Farhan has worked with patients from diverse cultural and international backgrounds. Over the course of her career, she has treated more than 1,000 patients from Pakistan, the USA, the UK, Saudi Arabia, and other countries through both in-person and online psychiatric consultations.
She provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care with strict adherence to the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical practice. Every consultation is conducted in a safe, respectful, and judgment-free environment, ensuring that patients can discuss their concerns with complete confidence and privacy.
Book a consultationCredentials & accreditations
What each of Dr. Saira Farhan's qualifications means for you as a patient.
Dr. Saira Farhan is officially registered with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), the government body that licenses all doctors in Pakistan. Her qualifications are verified, she is legally allowed to practise medicine, and she meets the country's highest standards for patient safety.
MBBS is a full medical degree. FCPS (Psychiatry) is a postgraduate specialist qualification awarded by the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan after years of advanced training and rigorous exams, together making her a fully board-certified psychiatrist, one of the highest qualifications a mental health doctor in Pakistan can hold.
A specialist counselling qualification from the United Kingdom that trains therapists to blend different therapy styles (talking therapy, person-centred care, and emotion-focused techniques) based on what works best for each patient. Most psychiatrists only prescribe medication; this diploma means she can also provide proper, structured therapy.
As an Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Saira Farhan teaches and trains the next generation of doctors at medical universities in Karachi. This academic role means she stays at the forefront of psychiatric research and best practices, knowledge that directly benefits her patients.
The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy is the UK's leading professional body for therapists. Membership is granted only to practitioners who meet strict ethical and professional standards, meaning she follows internationally recognised guidelines for confidentiality, patient care, and professional conduct.
The CHPE certification recognises healthcare professionals who excel at educating patients and communities about health. For her patients, this means consultations are clear, jargon-free, and easy to understand, because she is formally trained to explain complex medical topics in an empowering way.
13+ years of dedicated practice
A career built on clinical excellence, academic leadership, and genuine compassion for every patient.
FCPS (Psychiatry), Board Certified
Completed specialisation in psychiatry, earning full board certification after rigorous training across adult, child, and forensic psychiatric settings.
Assistant Professor & Head of Department
2013-2014 · Led the psychiatry department, combining academic leadership with active clinical teaching and patient care.
Assistant Professor
2014-2016 · Continued academic and clinical contributions, delivering psychiatric education and care at one of Karachi's leading medical institutions.
Assistant Professor
2016-2022 · Served in Saudi Arabia, working with patients from diverse international backgrounds and contributing to psychiatric education at a leading Saudi institution.
Associate Professor
2023-2024 · Returned in a senior academic capacity, leading psychiatric education and mentoring the next generation of mental health professionals.
Consultant Psychiatrist, Hospital & Clinic
Currently seeing patients in Bahria Town, Karachi, offering in-person and online consultations for the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions.
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