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Consultant Psychiatrist · Trauma Specialist · Dubai

Psychiatry & Trauma Therapy in Dubai

Specialist psychiatric assessment and trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults experiencing PTSD, Complex PTSD, dissociation, ADHD, anxiety, depression and related emotional difficulties.

25+ Years Experience in Psychiatry
British-Trained Consultant Psychiatrist
EMDR · IFS · DBR Advanced Trauma Therapies

Psychiatry and Therapy Sessions Available Across Dubai & the UAE

In-person appointments are available in Dubai, with selected online consultations for adults where clinically appropriate.

Internationally Recognised Credentials

Specialist expertise in psychiatry and trauma therapy

EMDRIA Approved Consultant™

Verified international EMDR accreditation.

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Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist

Certified practitioner listed with the IFS Institute.

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Deep Brain Reorienting Therapist

Listed with the official DBR therapist directory.

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25+ Years’ Experience

British-trained Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive NHS experience.

Research & Leadership

EMDR researcher and former Board Member of the EMDR Association UK.

Healing trauma and emotional wounds often requires more than one therapeutic approach. There is no one-size-fits-all path to healing.

Watch Videos of Trauma Therapies

Learn more about DBR, EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy.

Trauma-Focused Therapies

Different approaches for different nervous systems

01

Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

DBR works with early shock responses and early relationship wounds, focusing on responses associated with the brainstem and midbrain.

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02

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing can help reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories and support adaptive reprocessing.

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03

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS helps people understand protective and wounded parts of themselves and develop a more compassionate, grounded relationship with their internal experience.

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Areas of Clinical Care

Conditions Dr. Millia Works With

Dr. Millia provides psychiatric assessment and treatment for a wide range of emotional, trauma-related, neurodevelopmental and somatic conditions.

Trauma & Related Conditions

Anxiety Disorders

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Specific and Non-specific Phobias
  • Health Anxiety
  • Performance Anxiety

Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders

Mood & Depressive Disorders

  • Recurrent Depressive Disorder Episodes that return over time
  • Treatment-Resistant Depression Depression that has not responded to standard treatment
  • Trauma and Depression

Functional & Somatic Conditions

  • Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
  • Medically Unexplained Symptoms
  • Chronic Pain & Fatigue

Grief-related Conditions


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Independent Patient Feedback
★★★★★
“Dr Millia is warm, calm and exceptionally skilled. Her therapeutic approach has helped me make tremendous progress.”

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to some of the questions people commonly ask before arranging an appointment with Dr. Millia.

Who is Dr. Millia Begum?
Dr. Millia Begum is a British-trained Consultant Psychiatrist in Dubai with over 25 years of NHS experience. She specialises in evidence-based psychiatry and advanced trauma-informed therapies, including EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
What can Dr. Millia help with?
Dr. Millia provides psychiatric assessment and therapy for adults experiencing PTSD, Complex PTSD, childhood trauma, dissociation, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, attachment difficulties and medically unexplained physical symptoms.
Where is Dr. Millia based?
Dr. Millia consults from First Psychiatry Clinic in Dubai. In-person appointments are available in Dubai, with selected online consultations for adults across the UAE where clinically appropriate.
Do you offer ADHD assessments?
Yes. Dr. Millia offers comprehensive ADHD assessments for adults, including careful evaluation of symptoms, developmental history and the possible impact of trauma where relevant. Treatment may include medication, psychoeducation and therapy tailored to individual needs.
Do I need medication or therapy?
That depends on your individual presentation, symptoms and treatment goals. Some people benefit primarily from psychotherapy, while others may benefit from medication, therapy or a combination of both. A psychiatric assessment can help clarify which approach may be most appropriate.
Can I have therapy without medication?
Yes. Medication is not automatically required. Where appropriate, treatment can focus entirely on psychotherapy. The role of medication is considered individually and discussed collaboratively.
What trauma therapies does Dr. Millia use?
Dr. Millia integrates several trauma-focused approaches, including EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other body-informed and attachment-focused approaches. Therapy is selected according to the individual rather than using the same method for everyone.
Are online appointments available?
Selected online consultations may be available for adults living in the UAE where clinically appropriate. Some assessments or treatments may still be better suited to in-person appointments in Dubai.
Appointments

Book a Consultation

Appointments with Dr. Millia are available through First Psychiatry Clinic in Dubai. To arrange a consultation, please contact the clinic directly using the details below.

First Psychiatry Clinic

Villa 975, Municipality 363856
Al Manara, Umm Suqeim 2
Dubai, UAE

Office
+971 4 221 6000

Email
info@firstpsychiatryclinics.com

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