Person-Centred Counselling for Trans and Gender Diverse People

Trans clients are frequently doubted, misunderstood, infantilised and judged byprofessionals, and this book presents an approach that ensures psychological wellbeingand trust is built between counsellor and client. This person-centred, affirmative approachis based around unlearning assumptions about gender and destabilising professionals'ideas of 'knowing better' than, and judging the client, so that they can forge a relationshipand connection that is on an equal footing. The book explores a range of topics such asthe overlap of gender diversity and autism, sex and sexuality, intersectionality,unconscious bias and reflective practice. Essential reading for professionals that want tosupport trans people's mental health and social wellbeing.