Counselling Skills for Working with Gender Diversity and Identity

1. Introduction; PART I - Gender Identities; 2. What is Gender?; 3. Masculinities; 4. Working with Issues in Masculine Gender Identities; 5. Femininities; 6. Working with Issues in Feminine Gender Identities; 7. Non-binary Forms of Gender Identity; PART II - Working with Gender Dysphoria; 8. An Introduction to Gender Dysphoria; 9. Trans in the UK; 10. Diagnosis and Transition; 11. Non-psychological Treatments and Interventions; 12. Coming Out, Acceptance and Cisgender Privilege; 13. Shame, Stigma and Abuse; 14. Trans Sexualities and Intimate Relationships; 15. Trans and the Workplace and Social Spaces; 16. Transphobia and Intersectionality; PART III - Practitioner Self-Care; 17. Use of Self in Working with Issues of Gender Identity;

A timely and important book. A fundamental read for all therapeutic professionals working with clients exploring their gender variance. At a time when society's understanding of gender identity is experiencing a state of flux this book offers clarity on a controversial and complex subject.