FtM Transitioning Support
When we transition we all need support, people who we can turn too when we need them. To be able to speak openly about anything can be a huge relief and not feeling regret afterwards. During our transition and even before, there are so many questions that we need answers too. For those of us that transition many thoughts run through our minds;
- Is there something wrong with me
- Why do I have these feelings of incompleteness
- Will people accept me
- I don’t think I can do this alone
Things can be difficult when you begin to question your gender, and we think that there isn’t any help available. There is help provided through the Gender Identity Clinic and that help isn’t accessible till we get to the clinic. For some this can take a very long time, but some of us need advice and guidance from the very beginning.
There is help available for those of us that need to speak to someone. I have listed a few places below.
Counselling and Therapy
We launched Counselling Directory in 2005 and continue to work closely with counsellors, psychotherapists and our visitors, to ensure we provide you with the very best service. We have over 10,000 qualified counsellors listed with us, so we are sure the right person is waiting to hear from you.
Ellis Morgan Therapy – My aim as a therapist will be to support you exactly where you are, with no set expectations. I believe that we are all complex beings and I welcome you to share with me the very different ways you can feel about yourself and the world around you. Whatever you share, I will take your desires, your identity, your struggles and your hopes seriously.
Support Groups
England
Western Boys – We are a small group based in the south west who provide support and a safe meeting place for FTM and trans-masculine identified people. We meet once a month to chat in a safe, no pressure environment. We also run a summer camp for anyone who wants to join us.
Beaumont Trust – Assists those troubled by gender dysphoria, and those involved in their care.
Depend – Free, confidential, non-judgemental advice, information and support for family members, partners, spouses and friends of transsexual people.
Wales
Unique Transgender Network – is a voluntary group supporting Trans* (transgender) people in North Wales and West Cheshire
Scotland
Scottish Trans – The Scottish Transgender Alliance works to improve gender identity and gender reassignment equality, rights and inclusion in Scotland.
Northern Ireland
TransgenderNI – Help and support for the transgender community in Northern Ireland
Jersey
Trans* Jersey – Providing help and support for transgender, transsexual, androgynous, genderqueer, bigender and intersex Jersey residents.
Forums
The Angels – Proudly supporting the UK transgendered community and its friends since 2000.
Susan’s Place Transgender Resources – is a support resource for the transgender community which provides information of use to transsexuals, crossdressers, and their families.
Laura’s Playground – is a free support site for MTF, FTM Transsexual, Transgendered, Crossdressers, Intersex, Androgynous and their significant others and friends.
FTM UK Forum – Support and advice, about trans-related topics.
FTM Mentors – FtM Mentors was created with this purpose in mind. Nothing else – just a place to find a local FtM friend to either mentor (be a big brother to) or to find an FtM turn to for support.
Family Support Groups
Mermaids – Family and individual support for teenagers and children with gender identity issues.
Gendered Intelligence – is committed to identifying the issues and meeting the needs of parents and family members of young trans people from across the UK.