PTSD Therapy
This blog post helps understand PTSD therapies in Dubai. Dr. Millia is a UK-trained Consultant Psychiatrist with expertise in trauma recovery. With 25+ years of clinical excellence, she has guided thousands of clients through PTSD, grief, and complex trauma. Using EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-informed psychiatry, she delivers lasting transformation—not just symptom relief. Published: 25 August 2025
Key Takeaways
- Dr. Millia Begum is Dubai’s leading trauma psychiatrist with 25+ years of experience.
- Specialist in PTSD therapy using EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychiatry.
- PTSD is fully treatable—whether from trauma, grief, or vicarious stress.
- IFS and EMDR are evidence-based therapies recommended worldwide.
- Confidential online and in-person PTSD therapy sessions are available in Dubai.
Contents
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What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PTSD occurs when the nervous system remains stuck in survival mode long after a traumatic event has passed. It is experienced as a set of symptoms following exposure to, or witnessing of, traumatic events.
Types of PTSD
- Acute PTSD—under 3 months
- Chronic PTSD—longer than 3 months
- Delayed-Onset PTSD—emerges months or years later
- Complex PTSD—prolonged trauma, often in childhood
Common PTSD Symptoms
- Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks of the traumatic event
- Panic attacks triggered by sounds, smells, or places
- Feeling like the event is happening now
- Emotional numbing or dissociation (cognitive dissociation, emotional dissociation)
- Avoidance of reminders
- Derealisation and depersonalisation
- Nightmares, insomnia, and sleep disturbances
- Hypervigilance or nervous system overdrive
- Flash-forward fears and images of worst-case scenarios
Delayed PTSD & Traumatic Grief
PTSD can appear months or years after trauma, especially when emotions were suppressed. Traumatic grief, often following sudden or violent loss, can trigger PTSD symptoms and requires specialized trauma therapy.
Vicarious Trauma (Secondary PTSD)
Healthcare professionals, teachers, first responders, and highly sensitive individuals may develop PTSD symptoms through exposure to others’ traumatic experiences. Common signs include nightmares, burnout, and empathic overwhelm.
Why PTSD Happens
PTSD is not weakness. It occurs when the brain’s alarm It occurs when the brain’s alarm system remains locked in “danger mode.” Without safe processing, the nervous system stays stuck in survival responses even after the threat has passed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can PTSD symptoms appear years after trauma?
Yes. This is called delayed PTSD and often arises when trauma was suppressed. With therapy, full recovery is possible.
Can grief cause PTSD?
Yes. Sudden or violent loss often triggers traumatic grief and PTSD symptoms. Specialized therapy addresses both grief and trauma.
Is PTSD therapy confidential in Dubai?
Yes. Therapy is strictly confidential, in line with UAE laws and international medical ethics.
Are medications used in PTSD treatment?
Yes. When necessary, medications may be prescribed to ease anxiety, depression, or sleep problems, alongside therapy.
Is online PTSD therapy available?
Yes. Confidential online sessions are available for clients in Dubai and worldwide.
Book PTSD Therapy in Dubai
Take the first step toward healing. Work with Dr. Millia Begum—the UAE’s most experienced trauma psychiatrist—and transform your life today.
📍 Clinic: First Psychiatry Clinic, Al Wasl Road, Dubai
📱 WhatsApp: +971 55 355 7855
Conclusion
PTSD may seem like a life sentence.But with advanced therapies like EMDR and IFS, recovery is not only possible—it’s inevitable with the right guidance. Dr. Millia Begum offers Dubai’s highest level of expertise, delivering evidence-based PTSD therapy with compassion, precision, and lasting results.
Your healing begins the moment you choose it. Take that step today.