About Dr Millia Begum

Professional Background

Dr. Millia Begum is a UK-trained Consultant Psychiatrist with over 25 years of clinical experience in psychiatry and psychotherapy.

She worked in the National Health Service (NHS) for over two decades before moving to Dubai, where she is now based at First Psychiatry Clinic.

Clinical Approach

Over years of clinical work, Dr. Millia recognized that many individuals continue to struggle despite traditional 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 integrates psychiatry with advanced trauma therapies, including the following:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

This 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 works with a range of mental health and psychological conditions. Her expertise ranges from working with common conditions like anxiety and depression to more specialized areas related to trauma. She also conducts expert ADHD assessments in Dubai. 

🟦 Credentials & Experience

• UK-trained Consultant Psychiatrist
• Over 25 years of clinical experience in the NHS 
• EMDRIA Approved Therapist & Consultant
• Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist
• Trained in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

🟦 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