has anyone come across dr brian ferguson before cos it looks like my first appointment will be with him and i was wondering if anyone knew what he was like?

I have never heard of him personally.

I use Dr Curtis.

Jay

Sorry, I've got no idea what he's like either I'm afraid. You might get a better response if you ask on a UK specific list - if you don't know of any feel free to PM me and I'll send you a link.

I've not heard any direct feedback on him,

...but I do know he is one of the Registered UK Gender psychiatrists operating as a consultant (and possibly co-founder) at the Nottingham Clinic. He has appeared in the press about keeping to extended RLE periods beyond the basic SOC guidelines to avoid "mistakes" in diagnosis.

So whatever he is like to talk to, I guess I would not expect any unusually "quick" action, but at least you are seeing the "right guy" and not a "middle man".

Good Luck..

Chrissty

thanks Chrissty that almost makes the wait seem worthwhile. Guess i'll have to learn some patience

You have probably seen this Alex, but here is the relavent NHS Clinic Web Site..

http://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services/gender-clinic/

no i hadn't seen it but thanks to your link i have now. does it seem to everyone that once you start the process by seeing your g p that time seems to stop and everything is taking forever?

Quote from: alex k on September 27, 2009, 09:02:29 AM
no i hadn't seen it but thanks to your link i have now. does it seem to everyone that once you start the process by seeing your g p that time seems to stop and everything is taking forever?

Unfortunately it's not generally an illusion..

I ended up paying for private counselling before I did something stupid last year.

I may give the NHS a chance one of these days..but don't hold your breath..

Chrissty