Ok, so in trying to search and find therapists to help out my SO, I stumbled across this website
http://www.gendertherapist.com/I emailed the contact asking if their recommendations were generally accepted, and this was the email I got in response
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Dear Ashley
Welcome and thank you for your interest in my 'online' gender related service I would be pleased to assist you with your gender related issues and write letter of recommendation for both hromones and surgery, all of my letters are accepted worldwide. I am a registered professional member of the Ameican Counsseign Assciation at Virginia US . I am now enclosing details of the service I offer, if after reading the following information you feel you would wish to arrange sessions or have any questions please contact me by email, online or call 00 63 2 889 3401
I provide a legitimate and genuine well established online service which would be pleased to assist you with your gender related issues and letters for hormones and sex change surgery as assessed. All letters are readily accepted in the USA and other countries worldwide. I also provide support, counseling of gender identity issues, readiness for hormones and surgery for both Tran's men and women.
Online gender counseling can be accessed from home, the office or even a local library. This convenience and confidentiality provides a solution for many persons suffering gender related conditions and issues who may be concerned about the stigma which can be associated with visiting a therapist/counselor. The online counseling takes approximately three months to complete the requirements of each letter of recommendation. Gender counseling, therefore, provides a long lasting and clinically proven improvement for transgender clients all with close to zero computer skills.
ONLINE SESSIONS
For Transgender related issues such as cross dressing behavior, I suggest four pre-booked sessions which are then later reviewed. For Transsexual clients requiring assessment leading to a letter of recommendation for Hormones (HRT) this is normally carried out within 12 sessions. The assessment period for SRS can be for most, no more than a further three months (12 sessions); these sessions are, if appropriate followed by the letter for surgery. Clients normally undergo one session per week over the assessment period, each session is of one (1) hour duration.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - for Criteria go to - http://www.gendertherapist.com/criteria.html - I am registered in both the UK and USA as a professional counselor and gender specialist, my letters of recommendation are accepted worldwide. To verify credentials go to http://www.counselling.ltd.uk/member/6394.html or www.sexchange.us/about.html. I am also a professional member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) USA and an equivalent counseling association (CCC) U.K. The recommendation letters after completion of assessment and required sessions are sent by email, normal mail or courier. The letter then accompanies you to your pre-arranged appointment with a local hormone doctor (endocrinologist) or your SRS surgeon.
STANDARD OF CARE GUIDELINES
Although endeavoring to adhere to suggestions outlined in the Harry Benjamin Standards of Care guidelines – Counseling sessions are flexible to individual needs and circumstances.
PROFESSIONAL FEES
My online Professional fees are $35 US per single session, due to this service requiring multi sessions (weekly sessions) the service is discounted, you can purchase sessions at a reduced fee of $25 US (in blocks of four (4) sessions at a discounted rate of $100 US (equal to $25 US per session)
Note: there is a Western Union (WU) transfer fee. The above discount significantly reduces session costs so provides for the added transfer charge.
Please note: On issuance an administration fee of $100 US is normally charged for each letter of recommendation. Session fees are normally paid in advance.
WESTERN UNION TRANSFER
Details for sending professional fee by Western Union transfers are as follows: the payment can be made either online through http://www:westernunion.com or by using a local WU agent (recommended) to locate such an agent - carry out a search on the 'Western Union' website using your zip code. Agents are normally located in banks, exchange centers and large and local Stores.
(Please ask for payout in US Dollar)
Graham L Peveller (Do not forget the middle name initial 'L')
Cityland Square
Makati City.
Manila.
Philippines.
After sending WU, please email etherapy@gmail.com with the following information:
1. WU Control Number (10 digit number)
2. Full name of sender
3. Amount sent
4. Where from: City/State
TIME DIFFERENCE (WORLD TIME ZONES)
Note: we are currently 12 hours ahead of EST sessions may be arranged between 7 a.m. – 8p.m. (my time).
ARRANGING APPOINTMENTS
To book appointments online directly through the chat box on my website simply go to http://www.gendertherapist.com on the opening page close to the top are chat boxes, when using the chat box (PLEASE BE PATIENT) If you later are unable to keep your appointment, kindly give 24 hours notice. Otherwise, a charge may be made for time reserved.
PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM
Attached is a standard 'Confidential' and Personal information 'BIO' form, please complete and email it back to me. Preferably before our initial session as the completed form not only gives me some basics about you, but it also enables me to decide how best to assist you.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Counseling sessions are carried out in strict confidence and cover all aspects of gender dysphoria and related issues together with advice, guidance, support and information. As with any other Counseling/Therapy we as therapists are duly bound by a strictly enforced and adhered to 'Professional code of ethics'.
Finally, I thank you for your valuable enquiry and hope that the above is what you are seeking. I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully working together soon. To chat direct please use this link: http://messenger.providesupport.com/messenger/gender.html
Dr. Graham L Peveller
Gender Specialist
http://www.gendertherapist.com
http://messenger.providesupport.com/messenger/gender.html (direct link to chat box)
As Landon's often strapped for cash, this could be quite the affordable option, but how do I tell if it's legit? It all LOOKS legit, and he offers ways to check his credentials, but is there any other way to tell as well?
Is there anyone who's used this with good results? And obviously, if legit, Landon would have to make sure his doctor would accept this before anything.
Thanks ahead of time!
