LGBT Counselling for Sexual Minority and Gender Identity Issues: Pink Therapy.
As an accredited Sexual Minority Therapist (Pink Therapy), I have a particular specialism in the field of sexuality and gender identity.
Some clients have wanted to come to better terms with their sexuality and then it has been the focus. Sometimes I have heard of clients wanting to explore another area of their life which was troubling them but found they were afraid of what might happen if they revealed they were in same sex relationship.
Whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans-gendered or part of the ‘Kink’ community you will receive a non-judgemental and non-pathologising approach to our work.
Other points of reference or interest:
For people exploring their sexual or gender orientation or seeking more information try visiting Pink Therapy or the GENDYS website
Later life Lesbianism – The rise in women expressing lesbian desire later in life. See also Coming out as lesbain – Help and information particularly for people coming out later in life.
For men who “crossdress” or their partners and wives try the beaumont society
And for people who need more bandwidth to express their true gender identity, try the following books:
- Queering The Tranny
A ground breaking new book that presents new understanding and perspectives on the phenomenon of male transgender, transvestite and transsexual identities Due for publication 1st June 2011. Visit the website where you can pre order a copy
- Closets Are For Clothes
A delightfully upbeat and easy read, predominantly aimed at the lesbian/gay/bi market but also with relevance to transgender issues particularly for example the sections on coming out and dealing with depression and low self esteem.
- Finding The Real Me
A moving collection of accounts from people who live in sexually or gender diverse ways, breaking the male/female binary
- Gender Outlaw
Kate Bornstein presents a case for blending gender and breaking the gender binary and embracing transgender
- Male Femaling
Richard Ekins’ research explores the world of male to female cross-dressing