Dr. Millia Begum

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Millia Begum is a DHA licensed and UK trained Consultant Psychiatrist with over 23 years of experience in adult psychiatry and psychotherapy. She is highly regarded for her trauma informed, holistic approach, combining psychiatric care and psychotherapy to provide deeply personalised treatment for adults and older adolescents.

About Dr. Millia Begum

Dr. Millia trained within the NHS in Scotland and developed a specialist interest in helping clients heal from adverse life experiences that continue to affect their mental health in the present. She offers integrated care for individuals aged 16 and above, managing both psychiatric treatment and psychotherapy within one coherent plan.
This end to end approach can reduce fragmentation in care and allows treatment to be tailored more closely to the needs of each individual. Her aim is to provide a safe, confidential, and respectful therapeutic space where clients feel supported throughout the process of recovery.

Clinical Approach

Dr. Millia works from a holistic and trauma informed model of care. She is committed to the principle of minimum necessary medication when medication is needed, while also helping clients optimise treatment through careful, personalised planning.
Her work is centred on understanding the deeper roots of symptoms, not just managing them at surface level.

Trauma and Therapy Expertise

Dr. Millia has particular expertise in complex trauma and has worked extensively with trauma focused therapies for more than two decades. Her personal site highlights advanced training in EMDR, IFS, and DBR, alongside her psychiatric background. 
She was among the early clinicians trained in EMDR in 2002 and has used it widely in the treatment of traumatised clients. She also has advanced training in Internal Family Systems and the clinic states that she trained with Dr. Richard Schwartz, founder of the IFS model. 

Areas of Clinical Interest

Dr. Millia supports patients with a broad range of mental health concerns, including:

• Anxiety disorders
• Panic disorder
• Phobias
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder
• ADHD assessment and treatment planning
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Psychosis
• PTSD
• Complex PTSD
• Complicated grief
• Dissociative disorders
• Functional Neurological Disorder
• Somatic and medically unexplained symptoms
• Loss, grief, and attachment related difficulties

She also addresses maladaptive coping patterns, including compulsive relationships with alcohol, substances, food, sex, work, and self harm, within the wider context of trauma treatment.

Research and Media Work

Dr. Millia has published research articles and book chapters and has spoken on recognised platforms including BBC Scotland News and BBC radio programmes.

Areas of expertise

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

Languages

Dr. Millia supports patients in English, Urdu, and Hindi.

Credentials

• M.B.B.S.
• MRCPsych
• Advanced Internal Family Systems training
• EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant

Subspecialties

• Adult Psychiatry
• Eating Disorders
• Addiction
• Psychology