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Resources on trauma, neurodivergence, mental health and therapies

Dr Millia Begum

UK-trained Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in mental health care, trauma therapy, and psychiatric treatment.
Throughout my career in the NHS (UK), I have supported individuals in inpatient and community mental health settings, prioritising a compassionate, patient-centred approach to mental health treatment.
I am licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA-UAE), registered with the General Medical Council (GMC-UK), and a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych, UK).
I specialise in General Adult Psychiatry and holistic mental health care.
I am an EMDR International Accredited Therapist & Consultant, an ex-Board member of the EMDR Association UK, and an ex-training facilitator, a Certified IFS Level 3 (officially trained) therapist, and practice Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Therapy.

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Intersection of Complex Trauma and ADHD

Clinically, there is a significant overlap between complex trauma, early attachment shock symptoms and ADHD. Overlapping symptoms of hypervigilance, lack of focus, inattention, nervous system dysregulation, proscrastination, difficulties starting or maintaining friendships and many create confusions in diagnosis. Learn more as to how vital this is in assessment and diagnosis.

IFS and EMDR therapy for PTSD in Dubai – compassionate trauma healing with Dr Millia Begum

What is generational trauma?

Generational trauma is when several layers of burdens from the past held by our parents, their parents and so on have been passing it on. We call them legacy burdens or intergenerational transmission of trauma. Can we help to offload from them? Can we move past them? Learn more in this blog.

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Masking in ADHD

Masking is common in those with ADHD, But what does “masking” exactly mean. Does it influence diagnosis? What are the ways one masks their underlying neurodivergence? Does masking help? Is masking needed? How can we safely work without masking? Learn more.

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Panic Attack? Where does this come from?

Understanding and learning that panic attack is not dangerous is one thing, really helpful. But also knowing that there are reasons for why panic attacks emerges in people- even if they do not know the triggers. Sudden panic attacks whether it is during the day or night time, both can reduce quality of life. Learn more about panic attack and how we can help?

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Chronic pain: Can this be helped with psychological therapies?

Many people report that no matter how much of physiotherapy and medical interventions I have done, my pain in my back, shoulders or migraine seem to persist. Pain is complex with many aspects. But giving ease to pain may need to address the underlying reasons why the pain is attached to us or why we are attached to the pain or why we are disconnected from the pain. Learn more in this blog.

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Functional Neurological Disorders

What is FND? Many trips to physicians, surgeons, neurologists, gastroenterologists, but there is no organic cause found? Functional Neurological Disorder or Medically Unexplained Symptoms are more common than they are thought to be. From unexplained seizures and unexplained sensory changes, there is no structural damage to the nervous system. Symptoms are real, and recovery is also possible. Learn more about FND here.

The EMDR- Flash Technique

The Flash Technique is a gentle trauma-processing method where the client does NOT fully engage with the traumatic memory. Instead, they keep attention on a positive or neutral focus. The brain processes the trauma indirectly, in the background. It’s specifically designed to reduce distress without re-experiencing the pain. Learn more about this technique here.

About Dr. Millia

Dr. Millia Begum is a trained trauma specialist with over 25 years of clinical experience in psychiatry and therapy. She trained in the UK’s NHS system and served the NHS in various senior roles.

She is an EMDR International Approved Consultant, EMDR researcher, and board member of the EMDR Association UK. She integrates Deep Brain Reorientation Therapy in her practice. Dr. Millia is a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, bringing a compassionate, parts-informed approach to her work with clients in Dubai.

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