Gianni Frary, GenderGP Therapist, shares how a young person moved beyond their needle phobia with the help of a multi-agency healthcare team to make gender-affirming healthcare possible.
Category: Parents of Trans Youth
Transgender Therapy: Everything You Need To Know
Some people will feel well-adjusted and comfortable in their gender identity, while others might need a bit more support figuring out what they want and need. Each feeling is entirely normal. No matter where you are in your journey, our team of counsellors will be able to talk with you and help you through it with support and understanding.
Puberty Blockers for Transgender Youth & Bone Health
The idea of becoming an adult is the coolest thing ever when you're young. Growing up is really exciting, but how do puberty blockers affect transgender youth? You might have thought that life would begin once you reached a magical age. This age would usher you into...
Private versus public transgender healthcare: A beacon of hope and an island of safety
GenderGP provides vital services to a sector of our society that has been largely ignored by most medical practitioners. GenderGP provides the best private vs public transgender healthcare, compared to public systems throughout the world. At a time when...
Gender-affirming hormone therapy: Starting HRT and what to expect
If you've searched, 'how to start transitioning', either as an MTF or FTM, you've come to the right place. For many trans and non-binary people, starting HRT is a defining moment for MTF & FTM trans people. It's the beginning of your transition journey, which may...
Gender Neutral Toys: Lego Goes Beyond The Binary
Globally beloved children’s toy manufacturer Lego has recently announced it will no longer divide its brick sets by gender with a new range of gender neutral toys. An international study conducted by the Geena Davis Institute has found that children’s attitudes...
New Study Shows Gender-Affirming Care Reduces Teen Suicide
The Transgender Suicide Rate has always been a cause for alarm. You're probably wondering, what is the transgender suicide rate, and why is the transgender suicide rate so high? However, the latest research into the mental health of trans and non-binary youth proves...
The Importance of Positivity
Trans and non-binary people are bombarded with doom and gloom. Everywhere you look it’s bad news. And this is understandable: The news tends to be bad right now. Around the world the combination of a hostile media climate and challenges to rights and healthcare has...
How To Change Your Gender Marker With Your GP
It’s a simple process to change your name and gender marker at your GP surgery and on your NHS records. However, healthcare professionals and patients alike are often confused about how to do it. This guide will talk you through the process. Please note: In most...
Testosterone Injection AFAB: The Risks and Safety
Waiting times for gender-affirming medications in the UK are out of control. Many trans people are filling the gap by self-medicating, this includes the testosterone injection for AFAB people. Self-medication (or ‘self-medding’) includes the purchase of prescription...