Meet Dr Millia Begum, Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Millia Begum is a UK-trained Consultant Psychiatrist and Trauma Specialist based in Dubai. Her work brings together 25 years of psychiatry and advanced somatic trauma therapies. She specialises in helping adults experiencing PTSD, Complex PTSD, attachment trauma, dissociation, grief, ADHD, anxiety, and the lasting effects of adverse life experiences.
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Book at First Psychiatry ClinicClinical Approach
Over years of clinical work, Dr. Millia uses a trauma-informed, holistic approach. Along with her extensive experience in adult psychiatry, she recognizes that many individuals continue to struggle despite traditional treatment and therapy approaches.
Her work focuses on helping the brain process unresolved experiences at their root—not simply managing symptoms, but supporting deeper, lasting healing.
She uses advanced trauma therapies, including the following:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
This deeply personalized, individually tailored, and integrative approach is particularly suited for individuals who feel “stuck” or have not found relief through standard therapy.
How Dr. Millia Can Help
Dr. Millia provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment and trauma-informed treatment for adults experiencing:
Publication of Dr Millia Begum
A Controlled Comparison of the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Two Psychological Therapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing vs. Emotional Freedom Techniques . Journal of Nervous and Mental Disorder · Jun 1, 2011
Professional Development
Specific Trainings In Main Approaches:
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Trained in 2002, worked in both clinical and research settings to contribute towards PTSD and EMDR work. Worked as a EMDR Training Facilitator, EMDR UK Board Member, and EMDR speaker for conferences.
- EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ and EMDRIA Approved Consultant™
- Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR):
- Certificate in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) for Healing of the Shock at the Core of Traumatic Experiences
- DBR Level 2 — Healing of Attachment Shock and Attachment Wounding; and their Impacts on the Seeking of Connection
- DBR Level 3 — DBR for Dissociative and Other Complex Trauma Disorders
- Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) :
- Advanced trainings in grief, attachment, spiritual burdens, legacy burdens.
- Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist (Level 3)
Academic & Professional Contributions
- Contributions to EMDR research across journals, books, and conferences
- Former board member of the EMDR UK Association
- Contributor to Royal College of Psychiatrists learning platforms
- Published author in psychiatry and psychology
About Dr. Millia
Dr. Millia Begum is a British-trained Consultant Psychiatrist and an expert trauma specialist with over 25 years of clinical experience in psychiatry and therapy.
She is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ and EMDRIA Approved Consultant™, a former EMDR researcher, and a former board member of the EMDR Association UK. She uses EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Therapy and is a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist . She brings a compassionate, parts-informed approach to her work with clients in Dubai.
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS & ADVANCED TRAINING- DR MILLIA BEGUM
IFS™ Certified Therapist | EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ | EMDRIA Approved Consultant™ | DBR Level 3 Trained
Book a Mental Health Appointment
Arrange a confidential consultation with Dr Millia Begum at First Psychiatry Clinic in Dubai.
Villa 975, Municipality 363856
Al Manara, Umm Suqeim 2
Dubai, UAE
Office: +971 4 221 6000
Email: info@firstpsychiatryclinics.com