Clinical psychologist, Lahore
Private therapy for adults and young people in Lahore and online across Pakistan. Confidential, unhurried, and free of judgement — in Urdu or English, whichever you think in.
Your first session is a conversation, not an assessment. You decide what to share and how fast to go.
You do not need a diagnosis or the right words to begin. If something on this list sounds familiar, that is reason enough to make an appointment.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in Lahore. Most of the people who sit across from me have been managing on their own for a long time, telling themselves it is not serious enough to need help. It usually is, and they usually feel lighter for having said it out loud.
My work is practical rather than mysterious. We start by understanding what is actually keeping the problem going — the thoughts, the habits, the family patterns, the things you have had to survive. Then we work on it together, at a pace you set, with methods that have good evidence behind them.
I do not tell people what to do with their lives, and I do not repeat what you tell me to anyone. What is said in the room stays in the room.
Every piece of work starts the same way — understanding your situation properly before deciding what to do about it.
For the constant low hum of worry, health anxiety, social fear, or panic attacks that make you think something is physically wrong. We work out what your anxiety is protecting you from, and slowly give you back the situations it has taken away.
When getting through the day takes everything you have, and the things that once mattered do not reach you any more. We rebuild routine and energy first, then look at the beliefs that keep pulling you down.
For experiences that still intrude years later — accidents, abuse, loss, violence, or a childhood that was not safe. Nothing is forced. We build stability before we go anywhere near the memory itself.
For the same argument on repeat, silence that has lasted months, a breach of trust, or a marriage under pressure from both families. Both of you get heard. Neither of you gets blamed.
For adolescents dealing with school pressure, self-esteem, friendships or mood, and for parents who can see something is wrong but cannot reach their child. Often we work with both, separately and together.
Structured psychological assessment where a clear picture is needed — for a diagnosis, an education or workplace accommodation, or a referral. You receive a written report and a session to talk it through.
Not knowing what therapy involves stops a lot of people from trying it. Here is the whole shape of it.
Pick a time on the calendar, or send a message and one will be offered to you. You do not have to explain the whole story to book — a line is enough.
Fifty minutes of talking, at whatever pace suits you. By the end you will have a sense of what is going on and what working on it would involve. Some people come once and that is all they needed.
We decide together how often to meet and what we are aiming for. Nothing is open-ended without reason, and you are free to stop or pause at any point.
Sessions are usually weekly to begin with, spacing out as things settle. We finish when you can manage without me, not when the diary runs out.
The price you see is the price you pay. Nothing is added afterwards, and you will always know the cost before you commit to anything.
PKR 5,000
per 50 minute session
PKR 7,000
per 75 minute session
PKR 12,000
complete, including the written report
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I had convinced myself that what I was feeling was not bad enough to take to anyone. The first session was the first time in two years I had said any of it out loud.
Client, 34 — anxietyWe came in barely speaking to each other. We did not agree on much, but we both felt heard, and that was the thing that started to change.
Couple, married nine yearsMy daughter would not talk to us at all. Having someone outside the family she could speak to freely made all the difference, for her and for me.
Parent of a 16 year oldIf yours is not here, ask it on WhatsApp. No question is too small to check first.
No. You can book directly. If a psychiatrist or physician is already involved and you would like me to coordinate with them, I can, but only with your written permission.
Not from me. Confidentiality is the foundation of this work and it applies to your family as well. The only exceptions are the ones the law requires: a serious risk to your life or someone else’s, or a court order. If that ever came up, I would discuss it with you first wherever it is safe to do so.
Yes. Urdu, English, or moving between the two — whichever one your thoughts actually come in. Therapy works best in the language you feel in, not the one you were educated in.
For most concerns, yes, and the research supports that. What matters far more is that you have a private place to sit and a connection that holds. Online sessions suit people outside Lahore, women who cannot travel easily, and anyone who would rather not be seen walking into a clinic.
It depends on what you bring. A specific difficulty such as panic or a phobia often resolves in eight to fourteen sessions. Longstanding patterns take longer. We review progress openly rather than letting therapy drift on.
Then say so, or simply do not come back — you owe nobody an explanation. Fit between a client and a therapist matters, and if I am not the right person for you I will gladly suggest a colleague who might be.
No. Clinical psychologists do not prescribe. If medication seems worth considering, I will explain why and refer you to a psychiatrist I trust. Many people do well with therapy alone; some do better with both.
Let me know at least twenty four hours ahead and the session is moved with no charge. Cancellations after that, or missed appointments, are charged in full, because the time is held for you.
The calendar shows real availability, so whatever you pick is confirmed straight away. You will get an email with the appointment details and, for online sessions, the video link.
Rather not book yet? Write a few lines on the contact page instead and Dr Saba will reply herself.
Pick a time that suits you, or write a few lines first if that feels easier. Either way, you will hear back from Dr Saba herself.
