Question 1

What is gender-affirming care?

Accepted Answer

Gender-affirming care is a range of medical, psychological, and social services that support a person's gender identity. This may include psychological assessment and diagnosis, gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), puberty blockers (GnRH analogues), gender-affirming surgery, and social support. As a psychologist, Fedora's role in gender-affirming care is to provide psychological assessments, formal diagnoses, referral letters for medical procedures, and a safe, non-gatekeeping space for clients to explore their gender identity.

Question 2

What does a gender-affirming psychologist do?

Accepted Answer

A gender-affirming psychologist provides psychological support and clinical documentation for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals. This includes formal assessments and diagnosis of gender dysphoria, referral letters for surgeries and hormone therapy, and therapeutic support for people navigating gender identity, transition, or gender incongruence. Fedora does not pathologise gender identity. Her approach is grounded in WPATH SOC 8 and affirms each client's self-identified gender.

Question 3

Is it safe to seek a gender dysphoria diagnosis online?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when provided by a licensed professional following international clinical standards. Online psychological care is legal, ethical, and widely used across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Fedora is a psychologist registered with the Brazilian Federal Council of Psychology (CFP), which explicitly authorises remote and international care. She follows WPATH Standards of Care (SOC 8) in all assessments.

Question 4

Can I book a session from any country?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fedora offers her services remotely and internationally, and you can book an appointment from any country using GenderGP's scheduling platform. The booking process is simple and accessible, regardless of where you live, making it a convenient option for people across regions and time zones. You just need to select her as the provider for your chosen session, such as a Formal Diagnosis or Surgery Referral session. After the payment, you will receive an invitation to your email with a Google Meet link for the session.

Question 5

Is a Brazilian psychologist recognised internationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Brazilian Federal Council of Psychology (CFP) is one of the largest and most progressive regulatory bodies in the world, with a long-standing commitment to advocating for transgender and gender-diverse rights and access to healthcare. As a licensed psychologist in Brazil, Fedora is authorised by the CFP to provide psychological services remotely, including to clients outside Brazil. This authorisation includes formal diagnoses and surgery referral letters, which are legally valid internationally. You can verify her credentials by visiting the official CFP website and entering her full name: Fedora Laroza Paganelli (CRP 06/180170). Fedora is also a WPATH member, and her work aligns with international best practices in gender-affirming care. All documents are officially signed using a government-recognised digital signature system (ICP-Brasil), ensuring authenticity and legal standing.

Question 6

Is Fedora the clinical provider or is it GenderGP?

Accepted Answer

Fedora is fully and solely responsible for all clinical care, formal assessments, referral letters, and psychological documentation. While the GenderGP platform is used only for scheduling purposes, she operates independently and is the legal and ethical provider of your care.

Question 7

What is WPATH and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) is the leading global association for transgender health. By participating in its ongoing courses, being a member, and engaging with this community, Fedora stays updated with the highest global standards for transgender care. You can verify her membership on the official WPATH provider directory at app.wpath.org/provider/20787.

Question 8

Is my personal data protected?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your data is protected in compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks: Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD), the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR). These frameworks establish equivalent standards for data security, lawful processing, and client rights. In practice: all data is stored in encrypted form, either locally or in encrypted cloud storage. Access is restricted exclusively to Fedora — no third parties have access to your personal or clinical information without your explicit consent. Session data and clinical notes are kept confidential and handled with the same duty of care required of any licensed psychologist operating under an internationally recognised regulatory framework.

Question 9

Is what I share in the session confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All information shared during your sessions is protected by professional confidentiality obligations under Brazilian psychology ethics regulations (CFP), consistent with international standards including those applicable in the UK and European Union. Confidentiality may only be broken in extreme circumstances required by law — such as imminent risk of serious harm to yourself or others. This is the same standard applied by licensed psychologists in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe. Outside of these rare legal exceptions, nothing you share in a session will be disclosed to anyone.

FAQ

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is gender-affirming care?

What does a gender-affirming psychologist do?

Is it safe to seek a gender dysphoria/gender incongruence diagnosis online?

What is the difference between gender dysphoria and gender incongruence?

Is gender incongruence a mental illness?