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Has talking to a counsellor/ psychcologist helped you?
I’m sure a lot of girls would understand where I’m coming from when I ask the question, “Has talking to a counsellor/ psychcologist helped you?”
I totally accept myself as being CD and love it, but….I have times when I get into a relationship which in turn denies my female side. It’s a bit like a purging without getting rid of the clothes!
I am looking for a good counsellor/psychcologist who can help me accept myself for who i am , so to speak.
Have any girls found that talking to a professional has helped them in this or any other way?
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Hi Kelly,
I have had counselling with a psychcologist and i have to say it didn’t help me one bit. Not that i mentioned it or wasn’t comfortable enough to but i found
talking to friends (and family) if your up to that stage if you know what i mean more help.I found i had to really know someone very well before opening up with something like this, psychcologist or not. So i guess its just how much one opens up. Thats my experience and love to hear other replies.
All The Best,
Melanie -
hi… the ?? i would pose would be can i open up to some one concerning my self & what i have gone through … oh dear . who can i trust . now i have many friends . with in the groups i am in . i am very open so i have opened my self up .. to even those i dont know . yet there are some details ill keep very close. i can talk to jos … my s o . & i have a such a neat .. friend who i can i talk with .. really open up to . shes just so lovely .. her so is good as well . okay i know i am talking from a womens point of view most men dont have that friendship . not like women do … from my background & what i know a real girl friend is worth more than any thing else… hey this takes time … & lots of .
i know i would not be as open to a male nothing against males i just dont relate in the same way … you think as a woman so what you see is different . sorry guys thats the way it is … we are different …
when you find a women who accepts you as a woman just dont let her go … you know what i am saying .. i wont go down the phycos route as i am well past that talking . for me now its to enjoy who i am with my friends .. both here & you.s over there .
my thinking is can you find that friend . you can here … its just that face to face contact …… yea…..
the ??? is here with those you know can you be open . with .. would you or like some you are not sure about … when you open your self up … that takes trust . & lots of …… i do & those who know me know i do…. remember thats taken 18 months
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Hi Kelly
When I wanted to go on hormones I had to see a psychcologist. I did not think I needed one but it was all part of it so I had to.
Now I do belive in psychcologists. I knew where I was going and I did not think I needed help, but she helped me with how to handle my family and other adjustments in socitity.
They are there for you and they teach you a lot about your self and how you react to others. Mind was at the QLD health dept. and she is great.
xxx
Kelly Jones
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Hi Kelly….. I saw a psychologist last year at the Brisbane Gender Centre ( Government ) ….now I could still smell the Halls of Queensland Uni. on this girl. Mostly….I came out more depressed that when I went in !! She wanted me to do all these time-shedule excercises and wouldn’t address my gender issues untill she had sorted out my time-shedule ! ? ! ? What the !
I finally got a good reference to a great Psychiatrist…she firstly addressed my depression and then my gender issues and now I am on HRT and very happy !! So, who was the most practical ?
CheersMonique
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Hey Kelly
I see someone at the Aids Action Council of the ACT.Progress is slow but, yes, it’s helping. We’ve talked about a lot of other things that get me down and I have on my plate to deal with – we’ve sort of been sifting through things, slowly getting deeper. Last visit she helped me get some perspective on transitioning and what it may mean to me.
Next visit, my wife is coming too to talk about the impacts on her.
So, the outcome is a little unknown but yes, it’s definitely helping and a worthwhile investment
cheers
S -
Interesting topic, but I would have to say no in the basic sense.
We used to have one come to our meetings because HE was confused!
People in general have very little concept of where we are at. Also the biggest thing is we don’t understand, yet many of us get this urge to rush off and tell our family. Then many run off down the road to have a generally life destroying snip and tuck.
We often see the story of the young girl who puts on her mothers dress and make up and enjoys it all as a ‘Princess’.
Basically Guys are people too, boy or girl we generally have emotions. Trouble is the world sort of says Boys don’t and shouldn’t like that sort of thing.
Just relax and enjoy the damming roller coaster which is our lot. It is much simpler.
There is no simple way to express all this to suit everyone and feel free to write.
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kelly. you should see viktoria at the sexual health centre in launceston, or contact working it out. honestly, my therepists are amongst my very best and closest friends.
i gained so much from them, I cant begin to describe the benifits of opening up to someone who is on your side. opening up is the key, and its good for all guys to do that. thats hard at first, but once it stats, seriously, its a good thing.
I think everyone no matter who they are should do some therepy, everyone has stuff to sort out.
thats just what i think.
xxemz
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Hi,
Thanks for all the replies/advice regarding counselling, I have decided to find a good counsellor and see where it goes. Now finding a good counsellor in Hobart…….that is a whole new problem, any suggestions!?
Kx
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Well, I have an appointment on the 8th April with someone who has been recommended to me. Thanks again for all your comments, I’ll let you know how it goes!
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Well, I’ve had two visits with the phsychiatrist now, she is a lovely older women who makes it so easy to chat.
She suggesed that I try some estrogen patches to get the feel of how they go…..The feeling of talking with her is so relaxing, one of total peace!I should have done this years ago!
Kx
