Blog
Welcome to our blog. This is where you can read the latest news from GenderGP and the things that are impacting the trans community. This page is regularly updated, so check in often for the latest updates.

How to manage anxiety
Anxiety is a forward-looking issue. This means that we become anxious when we think about what is going to, or may happen in the future, that might be either short or longer term. Anxiety is a natural response to this anticipation, it is generally an...

Review of ICGP Guide for trans care in Ireland
GP Guide for trans care in Ireland is an excellent start but more must be done I was very pleased to see the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) launch their quick reference guide for GPs on trans healthcare, however, it is important to note that it...


How to launch a successful crowdfunder for trans youth healthcare


What does it take to get a Gender Recognition Certificate?
Trans woman Theresa Davis shares her experiences Despite knowing she was trans as a child, Theresa Davis didn’t come out as trans until 1998, when she was 27. At the time of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) judgment on gender recognition in 2004, Theresa...


Trans Youth Deserve Healthcare That’s Fit for Purpose
The care of transgender youth is often hampered by the fear that the child will ‘change their mind’, revert to their birth gender, make irreversible changes and then live to regret them. If we read this review article published in 2020 by the lead clinician for...



Voice therapy for trans people
Dr Helen and Marianne are joined by speech-language pathologist Jordan Ross Jakomin. Jordan talks about his passion for helping trans people and the importance of developing a voice that is authentic to the individual rather than trying to recreate a voice that...