Trauma Psychiatrist in Dubai | EMDR, DBR & IFS Therapy – Dr. Millia Begum

Dr. Millia Begum is a British-trained Consultant Psychiatrist in Dubai specialising in trauma therapy. She offers EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy for PTSD, complex trauma, ADHD, and emotional distress. Sessions are available both online and in person at First Psychiatry Clinic.

With over 25 years of NHS experience, Dr. Millia Begum is a highly experienced psychiatrist in Dubai specialising in trauma, dissociation, and complex emotional conditions. She is an EMDRIA Approved Therapist & Consultant, an EMDR researcher, and a former board member of the EMDR Association UK. She uses EMDR and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) therapies. She is a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist. Her work integrates psychiatry with advanced trauma therapies to support deep, lasting healing.

Who Is This Service For?

This service is designed for individuals who:

• Feel stuck despite years of therapy
• Experience trauma, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm
• Struggle with dissociation, numbness, or shutdown
• Those who have not responded to traditional talk therapies 
• Medically unexplained conditions that are not amenable to standard therapies
• Have ADHD alongside emotional or relational difficulties
• Those seeking medication and therapy support

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How Trauma Therapy Works

Trauma therapy helps the brain and nervous system process unresolved experiences so they become less overwhelming and easier to live with.

Dr. Millia offers an integrative, evidence-based approach combining the following:

• EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

EMDR helps reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories and supports adaptive reprocessing.

• Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

DBR works with early, pre-affective shock responses and attachment wounds stored in the brainstem and midbrain.

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS helps clients relate to protective and wounded parts of themselves with clarity, compassion, and Self-leadership.

Therapy is always tailored — not one-size-fits-all.

What Results Can You Expect?

Clients often report:

Reduced emotional overwhelm

Improved regulation and stability

Less reactivity to triggers

Greater clarity and self-understanding

A stronger sense of internal safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dr. Millia Begum?

Dr. Millia Begum is a British-trained psychiatrist in Dubai with over 25 years of NHS experience. She specializes in trauma therapy using EMDR, DBR, and IFS.

What trauma therapies are offered?

She offers EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), tailored to each individual.

Which conditions are treated?

Conditions include PTSD, complex trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, and grief-related difficulties.

Are sessions online or in person?

Both options are available in Dubai and online.

What ADHD services are available?

Comprehensive adult ADHD assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning, including medication guidance where appropriate.