Gender Matters: practical support for questions about gender identity
Counselling, advice and information for anyone with questions about gender identity, and for the people who love and support them.
We are here to help
Trans and gender variant people
We support people who consider themselves to be trans, including those who identify as transgender, gender variant, gender queer, cross dresser, transvestite or any other non-standard gender identity.
People who are unsure or questioning
We support people who do not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth, and those who are simply unsure or still working out what their gender means for them.
- Significant others, friends, families and allies
- Professionals who are supporting trans individuals
- Anyone with a question or problem concerning gender identity
A comprehensive programme of support
Gender Matters provides a comprehensive programme of practical support, counselling, advice and information. Each enquiry is treated on its own terms, so that people can take the next step at a pace that suits them.
We work with individuals, with the people around them, and with the professionals who support them.
If you are not sure where to start, you do not need a diagnosis, a label or a plan. Begin with a question.
Our advice and information service covers practical matters, from understanding the terms people use to knowing what to expect from services.
Common questions
No. We support people who are unsure or questioning as well as those who already know who they are.
Yes. We provide support and information for significant others, friends, families and allies.
For more detail, read our frequently asked questions or contact us directly.