Transhealth Blog — Gender-Affirming Psychology by Fedora Laroza

Conceptual illustration of a global network for gender-affirming healthcare. The trans experience is not a modern phenomenon, nor is it confined to any specific culture. It has been a part of humankind since the very beginning. Because trans people exist everywhere, the care they receive should not be restricted by the country they happen to live in. Currently, we face a significant shortage of specialised professionals worldwide. This is why gender-affirming care must be tre

Symbolic illustration If you’re a healthcare provider supporting someone through a gender-affirming surgical process, you may be looking for a qualified mental health professional to provide the required referral letter. This is one of the core services I offer — and a routine part of my clinical work. As a psychologist registered in Brazil (CRP 06/180170), I’ve been working in gender-focused care for years, providing online psychological services to clients across the UK, Eu

Symbolic illustration If you’re planning a gender-affirming surgery, you may have heard that a “referral letter” is required. This is a clinical document written by a qualified mental health professional to support your surgical care — and it’s one of the services I offer. Across the UK, Europe and many other parts of the world, clinics and surgeons often request this type of letter as part of their standard pre-operative protocol. In most cases, it’s not about questioning yo