Published on 12, July, 2020
I am a parent of a 17 year old who is experiencing gender dysphoria. I will support my child no matter what or how they decide to live their life but I would like to give them the opportunity to talk to someone who has experience in this field. They agree this would be helpful to them. Does anyone have recommendations for a therapist/psychologist/psychotherapist who has experience with this subject? We live in the North London area and would prefer face to face but could do virtual sessions if someone comes highly recommended.
Hi NAS93350,
You may like to have a look at the autism and gender identity page on our website which has useful links to information about this topic: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health
In addition, you may want to use our Autism Services Directory to search for appropriate services in your area that cater for people with an autism spectrum disorder. You can find the Directory here: https://www.autism.org.uk/directory
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Kind Regards,
Rosie Mod
Thank you