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.

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 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: 

• Complex PTSD
• Post-traumatic stress disorder 
• Attachment and Developmental traumas
• Dissociative Disorders 
• Depression and Anxiety Disorders
• ADHD 

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