"I had been avoiding this conversation for years. She never once made me feel judged, and the plan we agreed on was realistic for my life. My sleep improved within a month."
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Dr. Sara Malik
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Experience11+ years
QualificationMBBS, FCPS (Psychiatry)
LanguagesEnglish, Urdu
OPDMon – Sat (evenings)
Dr. Sara Malik
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Sara Malik leads the Psychiatry & Mental Health department at Consultants Clinic. She is known for a warm, unhurried and completely non-judgemental style — creating the kind of quiet, private space where patients finally feel able to talk openly.
11+
Years experience
5,000+
Patients supported
4.9/5
Patient rating
About the Doctor
Mental health care that starts with being heard.
Dr. Sara Malik completed her MBBS before training in psychiatry and earning her FCPS in Psychiatry. Over more than a decade she has cared for patients living with anxiety, depression, sleep problems and substance dependence, and she has worked extensively with women and young people who are often the least likely to seek help.
Her approach is grounded in evidence and delivered with patience. She begins with a full understanding of your story, offers talking therapy as the foundation of treatment, and adds medication only when it is genuinely needed — always explaining why, and always reviewing it as you improve. Alongside her clinical work, she is involved in community mental-health awareness, because she believes that talking about mental health openly is the first step towards treating it well.
- Strictly confidential consultations in dedicated private rooms
- Longer first visits, so nothing important goes unsaid
- Therapy-first plans, with medication only where it is needed
Specializations
Areas of clinical expertise.
Mood Disorders
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Sleep Disorders
De-Addiction Psychiatry
Women's Mental Health
Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychopharmacology
CBT Supervision
Treatments & Procedures
What Dr. Sara Malik can help you with.
Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis
A thorough, unhurried assessment that looks at your symptoms, history, sleep and daily life before anything else.
Medication Management
Careful prescribing, dose adjustment and regular review — medication only when it is truly needed.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Structured, practical therapy for anxiety, depression and stress, building skills you can use every day.
De-Addiction Treatment
Confidential support for substance dependence, combining counselling, medical care and relapse prevention.
Sleep Disorder Clinic
Assessment and treatment for insomnia and disturbed sleep, without reaching for sedatives first.
Family Sessions
Meeting families — with your consent — so the people around you can support recovery in the right way.
Education & Experience
Training and career journey.
2008
MBBS — King Edward Medical University
Graduated with a strong interest in psychological medicine and patient communication.
2015
FCPS — Psychiatry
Completed postgraduate training in adult psychiatry, including inpatient and crisis care.
2017
Consultant Psychiatrist — Teaching Hospital
Ran a busy outpatient clinic and supervised residents in diagnosis and medication management.
2019
Certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Formal training in structured CBT protocols for anxiety, depression and obsessive symptoms.
2020
Head of Psychiatry — Consultants Clinic
Leads the psychiatry and mental health department, building private, stigma-free care pathways.
OPD Schedule
When you can meet Dr. Sara Malik.
Slots are confirmed by our front desk when you book. Timings may vary on public holidays.
Monday
2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Evening clinic
Tuesday
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
New patient assessments
Wednesday
2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Evening clinic
Thursday
2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Evening clinic
Friday
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Consultation
Saturday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Follow-up clinic
Patient Reviews
What patients say about Dr. Sara Malik.
Reviews are shared anonymously, with patient consent, to protect confidentiality.
"My mother's panic attacks were affecting the whole family. Dr. Sara explained everything to us together and taught us how to respond calmly. It has changed our home."
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"I was worried that seeing a psychiatrist would mean being put on medicine for years. She started with therapy and reviewed everything honestly at each visit."
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Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Consultations take place in private rooms and your records are kept strictly confidential. Nothing is shared with family or anyone else without your written consent — the only exception being situations where the law requires us to act to keep you or others safe.
The first appointment lasts around 40 – 45 minutes. Dr. Sara Malik will ask about your symptoms, sleep, mood, medical history and day-to-day life, answer your questions, and then discuss the options with you. No examination or decision is made without your agreement.
Not necessarily. Many conditions respond well to talking therapy alone, and treatment always starts with the least invasive option that is likely to work. If medication is recommended, the reasons, expected benefits and possible side effects are explained first, and the prescription is reviewed regularly.
You don't have to face it alone.
Book a confidential consultation with Dr. Sara Malik and take the first step at your own pace.