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Gender identity support · Trans & gender diverse affirming

Explore your gender with someone who affirms you.

Whether you're questioning, affirming your gender or navigating the world as a trans or gender diverse person, get support from an affirming psychologist.

  • Medicare rebates
  • Telehealth Australia-wide
  • Free first call
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Every person's experience of gender is different. Here are some of the things people talk to us about.

  • Questioning your gender
  • Exploring your identity
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Coming out as trans or gender diverse
  • Navigating transition
  • Family or relationship changes
  • Discrimination or misgendering
  • Anxiety or low mood
Understanding gender identity

Your gender, your way

Gender identity is your internal sense of who you are. For some people it matches the sex they were assigned at birth, and for others it doesn't, or it isn't fixed.

There's no right way to be trans, non-binary or gender diverse. Our psychologists work in an affirming way, which means following your lead and respecting your name and pronouns from the very first conversation.

How our team can help

A plan that fits you, not a one-size script

01

We follow your lead

A space to explore your gender without pressure, assumptions or gatekeeping, at whatever pace feels right.

02

Support through the big moments

From coming out to navigating family, work and healthcare, your psychologist can help you prepare, process and look after your wellbeing.

03

How therapy can help

Gender-affirming therapy means your identity is respected and supported, not questioned.

Practical support can include managing dysphoria, building resilience against discrimination, and connecting with community.

Try this today

Find gender-affirming community

  1. Look up your state's trans and gender diverse peer organisation.
  2. Join an online or local peer group.
  3. Follow creators and writers whose experiences you relate to.
  4. Notice which spaces leave you feeling more like yourself.

Connection with community is one of the strongest supports for trans and gender diverse wellbeing.

Our therapists

Psychologists who can help with gender identity

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Sandra Bartlett

Sandra Bartlett

she/her · Clinical Psychology Registrar
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
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Keith Kulda

Keith Kulda

he/him · Registered Psychologist
Tue & Sat
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Mark Podesta

Mark Podesta

he/him · Registered Psychologist
Saturday
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Glenda May

Glenda May

she/her · Registered Psychologist
Mon to Fri
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Getting started

Three steps to your first session

  1. 1

    Book a free 15-min call

    Chat with a therapist, ask anything, no obligation.

  2. 2

    Get a Mental Health Treatment Plan

    Optional: see your GP for a referral to claim the Medicare rebate.

  3. 3

    Start your sessions online

    Secure video sessions from wherever you feel comfortable.

Questions

Gender identity FAQs

Do I need to know my gender identity before booking?

No. Lots of people come to us while they're still questioning. There's no expectation to have answers before you start.

How much does a session cost?

Sessions are $210. With a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you can claim a Medicare rebate and pay about $108.45 per session.

Do I need a referral?

No. You only need a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan if you want to claim the Medicare rebate.

Are sessions online?

Yes. All sessions are by secure telehealth, so you can see us from anywhere in Australia.

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Be yourself from the very first call

Your first 15-minute call is free. Talk to someone who gets it.

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