Trans and Gender Diverse Identity and Expression
Deb’s goal is to offer understanding and validating psychological services customised to meet the specific requirements of transgender and gender-diverse individuals as well as their families. At Deb Psychology, we acknowledge the various experiences and difficulties encountered by the transgender and gender-diverse community. Our approach is rooted in respect, understanding, and evidence-based practices to support your mental health and well-being so that you can thrive. Whether you are exploring your Gender Identity Counselling Melbourne, navigating gender transition, or needing a safe space to traverse life’s complexities, Deb is here to walk alongside you on your journey towards your emergence of your authentic self.
Supports for gender questioning and transition
If you have doubts about your gender and its implications for you, Deb is available to offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment for you to examine your gender identity and receive encouragement and validation as you navigate your transition. Deb can support you by providing a space for planning for, holding, or processing healthy, educational, and constructive conversations with loved ones. Deb can do ‘WPATH assessments’ for medical or surgical transition when one is requested by a medical or surgical practitioner.
Supports for non-transitioning loved ones
When a loved one is questioning their gender or transitioning, loved ones are often surprised, confused, or fearful about the changes they find themselves facing. Deb is passionate about supporting the often invisible mental health, relationship, and well-being needs of non-transitioning partners, family members, and other loved ones. Deb offers one-off and ongoing support to non-transitioning loved ones.
Sex’ and ‘gender’ are often used interchangeably, despite having different meanings
Sex refers to a set of biological attributes in all animals, including humans. Sex assignment at birth is usually categorised as female or male based on external secondary sexual characteristics, but there is a vast variation in the biological attributes that comprise sex and how those attributes are expressed. Biological sex really is not as simple as male or female.
Gender describes the socially created attributes of females, males, young females, and young males. Deb offers expert, empathetic support for individuals seeking Transgender Counselling in Melbourne.
The Extraordinary Complexity of Sex Determination
The idea of 2 sexes is overly simplistic
Franklin D Roosevelt in a dress, aged 2 (image via Wikipedia)
Boy in very fashionable sailor dress (image via Wikipedia)
