Dr Jerson Pereira is a Consultant psychiatrist in the independent sector. I am a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrist and am on the General Medical Council Specialist register with Certificate of Completion of Training in General Adult and old age Psychiatry. I am approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 as having special expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. I have medico-legal experience in providing reports to courts, mental health tribunals, occupational health departments, immigration related matters, trauma and mentally disordered offenders. My special clinical interests are:- Mood Disorders including depression, anxiety and stress related disorders CBT in Depression and anxiety Schizophrenia and related disorders Addiction and Substance Misuse Trauma related disorders including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Mindfulness based stress reduction