Counselling skills for working with gender diversity and identity

For any student or practitioner needing to gain a sound understanding of the complex fields of gender variance, gender identity and gender dysphoria, this book provides the ideal starting point for the knowledge and skills that you need.

Emphasising the need for affirmative practice in gender care, it provides an overview of the subject areas and process issues which most commonly arise in counselling, combining theoretical with practical perspectives.

It explores the diverse range of identities including masculinity, femininity, non-binary, gender dysphoria, trans and cisgender.

It also addresses challenges which may clients experience in their daily lives - in the workplace, when coming out, when transitioning and in intimate relationships.