Monash Gender Clinic Question

[adw]

Hi everyone,

Earlier this year I got a referral to the Monash Gender Clinic, I just found out that I have my first appointment (of four) booked there for next month.

I just have a couple questions for when I finally have an appointment booked with them. What are the appointments like? I understand that you have a few appointments with them but will it be with a psychologist, psychiatrist, someone else, etc. and what is the goal of these appointments? Another question is, is there any way that I should/need to 'present' for the appointments with them? Due to a couple circumstances I can't be 'presenting' (MtF if that matters) full-time for a few more months, until I move. My final question (for now) is what is the conclusion after the initial appointments I have with them? (ie. do they refer me to other people or do I continue to see them for the foreseeable feature?)

Sorry for these silly questions, thanks for your help!

[Laurie]

Hi adw,

  I'm Laurie and gosh I sure don't have any answers for you but someone else here may. Welcome To Susan's Place! Come on in and take a good look around.  Perhaps I can even get you to hop on over to the Introductions Thread and  create a post to tell us a little bit more about yourself so we can get to know you a little better and greet you properly.

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[Dena]

Welcome to Susan's Place. You shouldn't feel pressured with your clinic appointment. Present however you are comfortable. If your comfort in public as your birth gender, go that way. If you are comfortable as your desired gender, go that way. When you talk with a therapist, be truthful about the facts of your life and how you feel. Therapist have heard enough stories that they can spot a lie. If you don't know, say so. You may still be early in self discover and it might take a while before you have all the answers. Mostly the topic of discussion will be your history and how you feel. There isn't a set story and even bodies story is different.

[Chloe2017]

Hi Adw,

I have a referral there myself. I just got on the waitlist 2 weeks ago, so i know you'll go in ahead of me but i would agree with Dena in terms of presenting yourself.
I have outted myself to a few close friends and family, and most of the time I present as Male outside the house. But i really don't like my man suit, so I'm trying to build my confidence to get out there more as myself. It's not easy. But your comfort has to come first. I wish you all the best for your appointments. Drop me a line if you can. I'm a little nervous about the format and expectations for the clinic myself.