Professor Dr Xavier Vincent Pereira is a medical doctor (MBBS), psychiatrist (Masters in Psychological Medicine - Psychiatry, University of Malaya), and an holds certification in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) from the IPT Institute, USA.

He is an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and was formely the Head of Discipline of Psychiatry at Taylor’s University School of Medicine. Prof Xavier completed his Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) certification in 2006, He gained further certification as a supervisor in IPT in 2011 and trainer in IPT in 2013 by the IPT Institute, USA.

He currently serves as the Global Chair of IPT with Cultural Adaptations under the Section of Psychotherapy of the World Psychiatric Association (since 2019) and is the founder of IPT Malaysia.

Clinical Services

Prof. Dr Xavier provides general psychiatric services that include:

• Clinical assessments and management for adolescents and adults

• Assessments for psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions in children

• Integration of psychological, cognitive, and behavioural strategies with or without medication, according to clinical needs

Therapeutic Approaches Used in Practice
Prof. Dr Xavier utilises a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, which may include:

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)

• Trauma-informed psychological interventions

• Relaxation and stress-management strategies

• IPT approaches adapted for adolescents

• IPT approaches adapted for older adults

• IPT approaches for couples

• IPT approaches for interpersonal difficulties, grief, loss, or adjustment challenges

Prof Xavier is a life member of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) and a life member of the Malaysian Psychiatric Association (MPA).