Dr. Millia Begum

Consultant Psychiatrist

I am a DHA-licensed and UK-trained Consultant Psychiatrist with over 23 years of expertise in Adult Psychiatry and therapy. I am a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) and registered with the General Medical Council (UK).

My journey began at the National Health Service (NHS) Scotland. Rather unusually, as a psychiatrist, I had a deep passion for helping my clients heal from adverse life experiences linked to their current symptoms. In 2002, I was one of the earliest clinicians trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) therapy, and I have used EMDR extensively for two decades for traumatised clients.

I offer end-to-end services (psychiatry and psychotherapy) for individuals over 16. This often minimises cross-communication issues, which tend to happen between professionals. Several clients prefer that I work therapeutically with them while managing medications. I aim to create a safe space for my clients to share their concerns confidentially and with respect for their pain and suffering. I want clients to feel that I am with them through the journey to wellness.

As I am holistic in my approach, and from this ethos, I am committed to the goal of minimum necessary medications (if required) and helping clients optimise their medication by devising comprehensive and tailored treatment plans.

I specialise in Complex Trauma, and my current main approach
is Internal Family Systems (IFS) https://www.firstpsychiatryclinic.ae/ifs-therapy/

I am a Level 3 IFS practitioner trained by several lead trainers, including the developer, Dr Richard Schwartz. Please visit my website for more information on this approach: https://milliabegum.ae/

I have published various research articles and book chapters and have been a speaker at renowned platforms such as BBC Scotland News and BBC radio programs.

My scope of expertise encompasses a wide array of mental health concerns, including but not limited to:

1. · Anxiety disorders, panic disorders, phobias, body dysmorphic disorders, and OCD
2. · Neurodiversity-ADHD assessments (trauma-informed) and treatment planning.
3. · Depression, bipolar disorder, and psychosis
4. · PTSD, Complex PTSD, Complicated grief, dissociative disorders and physically stable
   eating disorders. As part of trauma work, I work with reducing coping strategies such as compulsive relationships with alcohol, substances, food, sex, work, and self-harm as part of the overall work.
5. · Functional Neurological Disorders (FND), somatic concerns, hypochondriacal fears, and
   Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS)
6. · Complicated Grief (CG) and issues related to loss and attachment

Thank you for reading my profile, and I wish you all the best in your journey!

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety Disorder (38%)
• Trauma/Complex Trauma (14%)
• Depression (11%)
• Medication Management (7%)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (6%)
• Others (25%)

Subspecialties

Adult Psychiatry
Eating Disorders
Addiction
Psychology

LANGUAGES

English, Urdu, Hindi

CREDENTIALS

M.B.B.S., MRCPsych
INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (ADVANCED)
EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant