About Dr Layth Sahib

Dr. Layth Sahib is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, currently practicing at the American Center for Psychiatry & Neurology in Dubai. He holds dual UK Certificates of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Adult & Rehabilitation Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry, alongside a Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Mental Health from St George’s University of London. He is a certified rTMS practitioner, offering non-invasive treatment for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Dr. Sahib has held senior leadership roles in the UK including Clinical Director of the Forensic Service Line and Medical Director at Priory Healthcare, where he oversaw clinical operations across 17 forensic settings. His clinical expertise spans psychosis, bipolar disorder, PTSD, treatment-resistant schizophrenia, personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. He has published peer-reviewed research and taught at Imperial College London and the Charing Cross MRCPsych programme.

Education

Certification in Clinical Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)

EACCE (2019)

PG Diploma in Mental Health Law

Northumbria University, School of Law (2015)

CCT in Forensic Psychiatry

UK Postgraduate Training (2014)

PG Diploma in Forensic Mental Health

St George’s University of London (2011)

CCT in General Adult & Rehabilitation Psychiatry

UK Postgraduate Training (2010)

MRCPsych

The Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK (2005)

MB ChB (Medicine & Surgery)

University of Baghdad, Iraq (1996)

Specializations

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • PTSD
  • Personality Disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • ADHD
  • Psychosis
  • Addiction

Work Experience

Consultant Psychiatrist

American Center for Psychiatry & Neurology, Dubai – 2 yrs

Consultant Psychiatrist

Mediclinic Middleast, Dubai – 1 yrs

Regional Associate Medical Director

Priory Health Care, UK

Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist & Sites Medical Director

Priory Health Care, UK – 7 yrs

Clinical Director, Forensic Service Line

Priory Health Care, UK – 1 yrs

Consultant & Specialist Registrar (Forensic & General Psychiatry)

Various NHS Trusts, UK – 15 yrs

Reviews & Ratings

Based on 291 reviews

4.8

Dr Layth Sahib

Dr Layth Sahib

Consultant Psychiatrist

25 yrs

EN, AR

4.8

Dr Layth Sahib

Dr Layth Sahib

Consultant Psychiatrist

25 yrs

EN, AR

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