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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: Kristyn74 on February 16, 2015, 09:46:48 PM

Title: Therapist in melbourne?
Post by: Kristyn74 on February 16, 2015, 09:46:48 PM
Just inquiring if anyone has an therapist in Melbourne they have seen or are seeing they are confident in. Monash is closed. Thanks
Title: Re: Therapist in melbourne?
Post by: Ms Grace on February 16, 2015, 10:09:26 PM
Have you tried the Zoe Belle Gender Centre? They may be able to point you in the right direction.
http://gendercentre.com/

Title: Re: Therapist in melbourne?
Post by: Cindy on February 16, 2015, 11:01:24 PM
Try the providers listed on the ANZPATH site

www.anzpath.org
Title: Re: Therapist in melbourne?
Post by: I Samantha on February 17, 2015, 07:05:15 AM
I registered to say this.

I've been seeing Dr Linda Midalia. I can't express how much I've enjoyed sessions with her, so I really recommend her. She's been dealing with LGBT* issues and trans stuff for over 20 years and it shows in how she's managed to handle me.

Her site is here http://www.lindamidaliapsychology.com.au/

All of her contact info is on there. Unfortunately she does not bulk bill so there is a cost associated with seeing her and you will want to get a GP Mental Health Plan so that the first 10 visits per year can be processed with Medicare and you can be given about an $85 rebate.

She will likely want to refer you to the Northside Clinic in Fitzroy to see a GP. This is because there is a doctor there who will accept a psychiatric evaluation from a psychologist as a basis for HRT as opposed to the others you might find in the Prahran Market Clinic who would need an evaluation from a psychiatrist as well, which means more costs and more waiting for you.

I hope this helps.
Title: Re: Therapist in melbourne?
Post by: judithlynn on March 21, 2015, 09:25:59 AM
Hi Kristyn;
I see Claire Weightman at the Prahran Medical Clinic as she specialises in Transgender issues.
Judith
Title: Re: Therapist in melbourne?
Post by: Kristyn74 on March 22, 2015, 06:02:55 AM
Thanks for the replies. Have given some indication to my endo for referral