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Dr Millia Begum

Verified Psychiatry Dubai

Dr Millia Begum

12 years of experience 5.0 (101 verified reviews)

3,927+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Millia Begum at a glance

Dr Millia Begum is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Millia Begum is a UK-trained Consultant Psychiatrist and senior trauma therapist with more than 25 years of experience in the field of mental health. She is DHA-licensed in Dubai, GMC-registered in the UK, and a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych), remaining in good professional standing with the College.

Her clinical journey began within the National Health Service (NHS) Scotland, where she worked for over two decades across a wide range of psychiatric and psychological services. Early in her career, she developed a deep interest in the lasting impact of trauma, attachment wounds, and adverse life experiences on emotional wellbeing, relationships, identity, and the nervous system.

In 2002, she became one of the earlier clinicians in the UK trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy. Since then, she has spent over twenty years working extensively with traumatised individuals using integrative, trauma-focused approaches.

Dr. Millia offers both psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care for individuals aged 16 and above. Many clients value the continuity of working with one clinician who can integrate psychological therapy alongside medication management where appropriate. This integrated approach often reduces fragmentation of care and supports a more cohesive therapeutic journey.

Her work is grounded in creating a safe, compassionate, and respectful therapeutic space where clients feel deeply heard and understood. She believes healing occurs not only through symptom reduction, but through helping individuals process overwhelming experiences, reconnect with themselves, and develop greater emotional and nervous system regulation.

Her approach is holistic and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on using the minimum necessary medication whenever possible. Treatment plans are carefully tailored to the individual and may integrate psychiatry, psychotherapy, attachment-focused work, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle considerations.

Dr. Millia specialises in Complex Trauma, PTSD, attachment trauma, dissociation, and stress-related conditions. Her primary therapeutic models include Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR Therapy, and other neurobiologically informed approaches to trauma healing.

Professional Credentials


EMDRIA Certified Therapist

EMDRIA Certification Badge

EMDRIA Approved Consultant

Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist

IFS Certification Badge

Level 3 IFS Therapist

DHA Licensed Consultant Psychiatrist

GMC Registered Psychiatrist (UK)

Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)


Dr. Millia has published research papers and book chapters and has contributed to discussions on mental health and trauma through media appearances including BBC Scotland News and BBC radio programmes.

Her areas of expertise include:


Trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, attachment trauma, dissociation, and complicated grief

Anxiety disorders, panic disorder, OCD, phobias, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

Depression, bipolar disorder, and psychosis

Neurodiversity-affirming ADHD assessments and treatment planning

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), somatic symptoms, health anxiety, and medically unexplained symptoms

Emotional regulation difficulties and coping strategies involving alcohol, substances, food, work, relationships, self-harm, or compulsive behaviours

Loss, grief, attachment wounds, and relational trauma


Dr. Millia works with adults both in-person in Dubai and online internationally.

Website: milliabegum.ae



YouTube: YouTube Channel



Instagram: Instagram Profile



IFS Certification: Certified IFS Therapist Badge

Thank you for taking the time to read her profile, and wishing you warmth and support on your healing journey.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Millia Begum

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-287048 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-6313DD5D · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 618
Medication management 90833 3,045
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,850
Family therapy 90847 1,751

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 60 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR
Family therapy 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Millia Begum in consultation
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet Millia Begum

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Millia Begum, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.2065/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35948931 · cited by 143
  2. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Millia Begum, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.3353/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33599835 · cited by 5
  3. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Millia Begum, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.5093/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30993270 · cited by 11
  4. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Millia Begum, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.2817/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33039617 · cited by 169

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2015
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · millia.begum@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

101 verified reviews
4.98
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101 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Millia Begum's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Millia Begum treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

Dr Millia Begum is one of 244 psychiatry doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse psychiatry doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dubai carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Millia Begum specialise in?

    Millia Begum specialises in Psychiatry in Dubai, AE. 27 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Millia Begum treat?

    Millia Begum treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Millia Begum practise?

    Millia Begum practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Millia Begum speak?

    Millia Begum speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Millia Begum?

    Millia Begum has a verified rating of 4.98/5 from 101 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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