Frequently asked questions

Yes. Dr. Saira Farhan is a senior consultant psychiatrist and psychotherapist practising in Bahria Town Karachi. She sees patients at Bahria International Hospital and at Medi Health Care Center, both located within Bahria Town. Patients from across Karachi, including DHA, Clifton, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, and North Nazimabad, travel to Bahria Town for her consultations. Online appointments are also available for those who prefer remote care.

Dr. Saira Farhan is one of the best psychiatrists in Karachi, Pakistan and is highly regarded for her clinical expertise, compassionate care, and academic leadership. She holds FCPS (Psychiatry) from the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan, is a BACP-registered member (UK), and brings over 13 years of clinical and academic experience as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry. She practises in Bahria Town Karachi and offers online consultations worldwide.

Dr. Saira Farhan stands among Pakistan's best psychiatrists. She combines board-certified FCPS Psychiatry training with a Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling and UK BACP membership, a rare combination of clinical, academic, and therapeutic expertise. As an Associate Professor and practising consultant, she treats patients across Pakistan and internationally via online consultation.

A consultant psychiatrist like Dr. Saira Farhan diagnoses and treats mental health conditions through medical evaluation, psychotherapy, and prescription medication where needed. Services include comprehensive assessments, evidence-based treatment plans, and follow-up care for anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, panic attacks, and sleep disorders. As a dual-trained psychotherapist, she can also provide structured talking therapy without medication when appropriate.

Yes. Dr. Saira Farhan is a highly experienced female psychiatrist in Karachi, available for in-person appointments in Bahria Town and online consultations worldwide. Many patients specifically seek a female psychiatrist for comfort and cultural sensitivity, and she provides a safe, non-judgmental space for all patients regardless of gender, background, or condition.

Yes. Dr. Saira Farhan offers online psychiatric consultations for patients across Pakistan and worldwide. Online sessions are fully effective for evaluations, therapy, medication reviews, and follow-up care, identical in quality to in-person appointments. Whether you are in Lahore, Islamabad, Dubai, London, or anywhere else, you can access expert care by booking via WhatsApp.

A psychiatrist holds an MBBS medical degree plus postgraduate FCPS specialisation, enabling them to diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. A psychologist holds a psychology degree and delivers therapy but cannot prescribe. Dr. Saira Farhan is uniquely both: a fully qualified FCPS psychiatrist and a trained psychotherapist with a Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling.

Booking is simple. Click any “Book Appointment” button on this site to open the booking options. You can message via WhatsApp (recommended for the fastest response) or call directly; messages and calls are answered by Dr. Saira Farhan's personal assistant, who will confirm your appointment. In-person appointments are available at Bahria International Hospital or Medi Health Care Center in Bahria Town Karachi, and online consultations can be scheduled via video call at a time that suits you.

Dr. Saira Farhan's consultation fee in Karachi is Rs. 6,000, the same for online and in-person consultations, at her clinics in Bahria Town. Unlike rushed appointments, she dedicates 25–30 minutes to every patient, enough time to properly discuss your history and concerns, reach an accurate diagnosis and agree a personalised treatment plan. You can book an online or in-person appointment via WhatsApp or by calling the clinic.

Yes, completely. All consultations with Dr. Saira Farhan are strictly confidential. As an FCPS-certified psychiatrist and BACP-registered psychotherapist, she is bound by the highest professional and ethical standards. Nothing you share is disclosed to any third party without your explicit consent, except in the rare legally required circumstances. Your privacy and dignity are always protected.