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For many people, the very first question before seeing a psychiatrist is a practical one: how much will it cost? Clear answers are surprisingly hard to find, so this short guide explains what consultations typically cost in Karachi, what you should expect in return, and exactly what Dr. Saira Farhan charges.

Typical psychiatrist fees in Karachi

Consultation fees in Karachi vary widely with a doctor’s seniority, qualifications and the hospital they practise at. What matters more than the number itself is what the fee buys: enough time for a proper assessment, and a doctor who listens rather than rushes. A very cheap five-minute appointment is rarely good value in mental health care.

Dr. Saira Farhan’s consultation fees

Dr. Saira Farhan keeps her fees simple and transparent: Rs. 6,000 per consultation, online or in person, at Bahria International Hospital or Medi Health Care Center in Bahria Town, Karachi. Every appointment is unhurried — she dedicates 25–30 minutes to each patient, whether it is a first visit or a follow-up.

What the fee includes

A consultation covers a detailed discussion of your history and current concerns, a professional psychiatric assessment, a diagnosis where appropriate, and a personalised treatment plan — which may include psychotherapy, medication, lifestyle guidance, or a combination. You will leave knowing what is happening and what the next step is.

Online vs in-person: is one better value?

Both formats give you the same doctor, the same session length and the same quality of care. Online consultations save travel time and suit follow-ups, therapy sessions and patients outside Karachi or overseas. In-person visits suit first assessments where you would simply feel more comfortable in the room. Many patients combine the two.

How to book

The quickest way is a WhatsApp message or a phone call — details are on the contact page. If you have other questions first, the FAQ covers confidentiality, what to expect, and more. Reaching out is the hardest step — after that, you are simply having a conversation.

Online psychiatric consultations have quietly become one of the most useful developments in mental health care. For patients across Pakistan — and Pakistanis living in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK, the USA, Canada and beyond — they remove the two biggest barriers to getting help: distance and hesitation.

Who online consultations suit

Video sessions are ideal if you live outside Karachi, keep a busy schedule, prefer the privacy of your own home, or are overseas and want a psychiatrist who understands your language and culture. They work well for first assessments, follow-ups, therapy sessions and medication reviews.

How a session actually works

Booking is deliberately simple: send a WhatsApp message or call the clinic, agree a time, and you will receive a secure video link. The session itself is a normal consultation — a calm, structured conversation lasting 25–30 minutes in which Dr. Saira Farhan listens to your history, asks questions, and explains her assessment and recommended plan clearly.

Is online care as effective?

For assessment, talk therapy and ongoing management, research consistently supports video consultations as an effective format — and many patients open up more easily from home. A small number of situations do call for an in-person review, and if that applies to you, it will be discussed openly rather than glossed over.

Privacy and confidentiality

Sessions are one-to-one and confidential, exactly like a clinic visit. Choose a private space, use headphones if you share your home, and everything else works the same as it would in the consultation room.

Fees and booking

An online consultation with Dr. Saira Farhan is Rs. 6,000. To book, visit the contact page and send a quick WhatsApp message — you will usually hear back the same day.

If you feel anxious about your first psychiatric appointment, you are in good company — almost everyone does. Knowing what actually happens usually dissolves most of that worry, so here is an honest walk-through.

Before the appointment

No preparation is required, but it can help to jot down a few notes: what you have been feeling and for how long, how you are sleeping, any medication you take, and anything you definitely want to mention. If your mind goes blank in the room, the notes do the remembering for you.

What happens during the session

A first consultation with Dr. Saira Farhan lasts 25–30 minutes and feels far more like a structured conversation than an interrogation. She will ask about your current concerns, your history, sleep, appetite, work and relationships — building a full picture rather than jumping to conclusions. You can say as much or as little as you are ready to; there is no judgment in the room.

Worries you can let go of

“What if I’m not ill enough to be here?” If something is affecting your life, it is worth discussing — no threshold of suffering is required. “Will anyone find out?” Consultations are confidential. “Will I be forced onto medication?” No — treatment is always discussed and agreed with you, and may involve therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, or a combination.

After the appointment

You will leave with an initial assessment and a clear, personalised plan, plus a sense of what follow-up looks like. Many patients describe the overwhelming feeling after a first session as simple relief — the problem finally has a name and a direction.

Ready when you are

Whether in person in Bahria Town, Karachi or by secure video from anywhere, the first step is a short message. Details are on the contact page.