Questions

[Guest letmebe_me]

Hey guys

sorry that these questions are stupid and probably have obvious answers. i want to hear what its like from you guys who have been there already.

im just wondering what kind of things i could expect from seeing a gender therapist (especially the first appointment). what kind of things will they ask etc? will i have to do anything? will they have to do an examination? or do they not do those sorts of things, is it just questions? if theres any sites you can reccomend with any information etc that would be helpful.

thanks

[Guest Sophie Jean]

On our first visit, we simply got to know each other. She discussed the various aspects of sexuality, and gave me homework. I was to visit a number of online web sites for information, and fill out a gender identity profile. We also discussed the pay scale.

- Sophie Jean

[Guest matthew41]

Daniel,

Don't worry, there are no stupid question. Its all talking with a gender therapist. On my first visit he wanted me to tell him all about me. He might have prompted with a few questions but otherwise just let me talk. This gave him ideas of the direction for further sessions. Somewhere in the second or third visit I took the a long personality test, I think it was called the MMPI, about 500 questions. It confirmed things like thinking male and being transsexual. Some times there is homework too such as keeping a journal. But each therapist has their own order of doing things. At some point the therapist writes a letter of approval for hormones. Then a MD or Endocrinologist does examinations and writes prescriptions for testosterone.

Good luck on your journey,

Matt

[Guest buzz]

for my first visit he just asked alot of questions i just answered them and then he just chatted about stuff i found it nice it was like talking to a freind a nosy freind hehe but yeah its not bad

[Nick J]

Dan, see a lot of there answers though correct are American - we deal with things somewhat differently here in the UK

I'll talk to you on IM more about it since i'm feeling lazy now

laters

Nick

[Guest letmebe_me]

hey guys, thank you everyone for your replies, it really helps. i guess everyone really has different experiences though and i will just have to wait and see! my counsellor came today and she said i hopefully will get to see someone before christmas and that i will probably only have to see them a few times a year if thats ok with me. im happy and excited but im so nervous! im so glad its getting sorted and so quickly too

[Guest Traci Nicole]

Normally on your first visit, the therapist would have you fill out some form of a BIo about you (Yourself). They normally don't ask alot of questions on the first visit, and he or she does, just prepare yourself of what you need to say, no need of being scared of what to say, just answer of what the therapist ask, honest answers. My therapist, is on-line and i like mine, because she knows me just by looking at my Bio I filled out and some of the questions the therapist asked me. The therapist will normally talk with you before asking any serious questions about you and the type of life you have. All in all, having a therpist is a great experience. if you need to find one, just let me know. The one i have well help you, and she is very reasoanble as well.

[Guest Zenda]

And what do YOU think they are going to ask you letmebe?....[i hope you get the psychoanalyst joke! ]

Just relax and obsorb the experience but be open and honest in your response.

Metta Jendar