About Dr Millia Begum
Consultant Psychiatrist & Trauma Specialist
Dr. Millia Begum is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist who brings over 25 years of clinical expertise from the UK’s National Health Service to her practice in Dubai. With specialized training in trauma psychotherapy and a deep understanding of complex mental health conditions, Dr. Millia is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Her extensive background in both traditional psychiatry and innovative therapeutic approaches allows her to offer comprehensive treatment tailored to each patient’s unique healing journey

Clinical 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 combines psychiatry with 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 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
Book a Consultation
First Psychiatry Clinic
Villa 975 Municipality 363856
Al Manara, Umm Suqeim 2
Dubai, UAE
Office: +971 4 221 6000
Email: info@firstpsychiatryclinics.com