Dr. Khaula Tariq
Dr. Khaula Tariq is the Founder and Clinical Director of Pathways – Healing & Recovery. A Consultant Psychiatrist, she provides clinical leadership across mental health care and residential recovery, with a focus on careful assessment, personalised treatment and long-term wellbeing.
Her approach brings psychiatric expertise together with psychological understanding, family involvement where appropriate and structured care planning, helping individuals and families find a clearer way forward.
Founder & Clinical Director
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Khaula Tariq heads Pathways – Mental Health Consultants, a psychiatry-led mental health practice in Lahore providing ethical, evidence-based care for individuals, couples, and families through in-clinic and online consultations.
Dr. Khaula Tariq provides comprehensive psychiatric care alongside therapy and counselling services for a wide range of mental health concerns. Care is guided by careful clinical assessment and individualized treatment planning, delivered in a supportive and non-judgmental environment that prioritizes both symptom management and long-term emotional well-being.
Education & Professional Qualifications
Dr. Khaula Fatima Tariq is a Consultant Psychiatrist with advanced postgraduate training in Psychiatry. She holds an FCPS in Psychiatry from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, awarded in 2022, and an MCPS in Psychiatry, awarded in 2014 with first-class honours. She completed her MBBS from Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore, and also holds ECFMG certification, having successfully completed the United States Medical Licensing Examination pathway.
She has also held full GMC registration with a license to practice in the United Kingdom and remains actively connected with professional psychiatric bodies, including the Pakistan Psychiatric Society.
- FCPS Psychiatry — College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan
- MCPS Psychiatry — First Class Honours
- MBBS — Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore
- ECFMG Certified — United States Medical Licensing Examination pathway
- GMC Registration — Full registration with license to practice
- Active Member — Pakistan Psychiatric Society
Clinical Practice & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Khaula Tariq’s clinical practice covers a broad range of adult, child, adolescent, old-age, liaison and addiction psychiatry. Her work includes psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, risk assessment, family psychoeducation, multidisciplinary care planning and long-term follow-up. Her clinical background includes outpatient psychiatry, inpatient care, emergency and liaison psychiatry, ECT supervision, child and adolescent services, old-age psychiatry and substance misuse treatment.
At Pathways, her practice focuses on thoughtful, psychiatrist-led care for individuals and families dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, mood disorders, addiction, relapse risk, dual diagnosis, family concerns and complex emotional difficulties. Her approach combines medical expertise with psychological understanding, family involvement, confidentiality and structured care planning.
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Dr. Khaula’s areas of practice include:
- Adult Psychiatry
- Depression, anxiety and mood disorders
- Addiction and relapse prevention
- Dual diagnosis and substance misuse
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Old-age psychiatry
- Liaison psychiatry
- Family psychoeducation and care planning
- Psychiatric medication review
- Telepsychiatry and follow-up care
Hospital, Academic & Professional Experience
Dr. Khaula Fatima Tariq is currently serving as Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Registrar at the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, King Edward Medical University / Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Her association with KEMU/Mayo Hospital spans more than a decade, with extensive work across general adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, old-age psychiatry, liaison psychiatry, substance misuse and academic psychiatry.
She has worked in one of Punjab’s largest academic psychiatry departments, an 80-bed unit with dedicated adult male, adult female, child and adolescent, geriatric and addiction psychiatry beds. Her experience includes multidisciplinary patient care, inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, addiction treatment, dual diagnosis work, family meetings, psychological first aid, teaching and supervision of postgraduate trainees, house officers, medical students and psychology students.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Khaula has contributed to psychiatric teaching, research, public mental health awareness, psychological trauma response, student counselling services, addiction awareness, women’s mental health, child and adolescent mental health, and mental health advocacy in Pakistan.
Clinical Leadership for Your Recovery
As Founder and Clinical Director, Dr. Khaula Tariq helps shape the clinical direction of Pathways’ recovery and rehabilitation services. Psychiatric assessment considers substance use, mental health symptoms, medication, physical health, previous treatment and the circumstances surrounding each person’s difficulties.
Her clinical leadership supports assessment-led recommendations for detoxification or stabilisation where appropriate, treatment for co-occurring conditions, medication review and coordinated psychological care. Clinical, nutritional and wellness perspectives are brought together within an individual plan, with external hospital or specialist input arranged when a different level of care is needed.
Family psychoeducation, communication and aftercare planning help connect treatment with life beyond the residential stay. The aim is a thoughtful, responsive programme that supports recovery goals while remaining attentive to changing needs.
Psychiatrist-Led Care.
Personal Attention.
Assessment & Diagnosis
Careful psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and risk review help identify the most appropriate level of support and the priorities for treatment.
Coordinated Treatment
Medication review, psychological care, nutritional support and appropriate recovery activities are coordinated within an individual treatment plan.
Family Understanding
Family psychoeducation and relevant consultations help loved ones understand the condition, support recovery and develop healthier communication and boundaries.
Continuing Recovery
Follow-up, relapse-prevention work and aftercare planning help maintain continuity between residential treatment, outpatient care and everyday life.
In Person & Online
A conversation can help clarify the next step
In Person: At Pathways, we create a safe, supportive space for thoughtful and lasting care.
Online: Mental health care is available through video and phone consultations. Suitability and arrangements are discussed with the team.
Mental health is not about reaching a perfect state, but about restoring balance over time. Periods of imbalance are a natural part of life, and seeking support is a sign of strength, not failure.
At Pathways, we encourage realistic goals rather than perfection. Progress happens step by step, through understanding, treatment, and consistent care. Our mission is to support individuals as they move forward with clarity, stability, and compassion, focusing on sustainable mental wellbeing rather than unattainable ideals.
Clinical Leadership
Questions
Understanding your care
Who is the Founder and Clinical Director of Pathways?
Dr. Khaula Tariq is the Founder and Clinical Director of Pathways – Healing & Recovery. She is a Consultant Psychiatrist providing clinical leadership for personalised mental health and recovery care.
What are Dr. Khaula Tariq’s qualifications?
Her profile lists FCPS Psychiatry, awarded in 2022; MCPS Psychiatry, awarded in 2014 with first-class honours; MBBS from Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore; and ECFMG certification through the USMLE pathway. It also records previous full GMC registration with a licence to practise in the United Kingdom and involvement with the Pakistan Psychiatric Society.
What conditions does her practice cover?
Her practice includes depression, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, stress and burnout, emotional distress and relationship issues. Her wider clinical experience includes addiction, substance misuse, dual diagnosis, and adult, child, adolescent, old-age and liaison psychiatry.
How does psychiatric leadership support rehabilitation?
Psychiatric assessment helps clarify substance-related and co-occurring mental health needs, medication requirements, withdrawal risks and the appropriate level of care. Findings inform a coordinated programme, with review as the individual progresses.
Can families be involved?
Family psychoeducation and relevant family discussions may form part of care where appropriate. These can support understanding, communication and recovery planning while respecting consent and confidentiality.
Does her hospital experience mean every treatment is provided at Pathways?
Her profile describes experience across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, liaison and academic psychiatry, including ECT supervision. The treatment setting and availability of an intervention depend on individual clinical needs. External hospital or specialist care is arranged when appropriate.
Are in-person and online consultations available?
Her practice provides in-clinic consultations in Lahore and online consultations by video or telephone. The team can discuss the most appropriate format and appointment arrangements for your circumstances.
How can I arrange a consultation?
Call or WhatsApp +923288834567 or email khaulatariq@gmail.com. Pathways is located at 1 Kamahan-Lidher Road, Opp. Askari 11 Gate 2, Lahore, Pakistan. Your journey can begin with a conversation about your concerns and options.