* “LGBTQIA+, Transgender and Queer” includes trans, transsexual, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender diverse people, crossdressers, ALL genders and non-genders, and ALL sexual orientations (asexual, pansexual, bisexual, etc.)
This journey is NOT an easy one, but many people say that once they live as themselves and stop living a lie, the relief and freedom of being themselves outweigh, or at least balance the difficulty of the journey. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
The reality that we live in a world that does not understand LGBQIA+ and specifically Trans, Queer and people who do not conform to gender or sexual orientation norms is very real. And so is the stigma. The fear of reaching out for any medical, social or psychological treatment is very common and understandable, and there is not one person in this community who has not avoided asking for help as we often face discrimination and emotional and/or psychological and/or physical violence.
But, there is help out there. Please continue to empower yourself by knowing you are NOT alone. Reach out for help. Support each other. While expecting discrimination, also allow for the fact that you might get the help you need. We need to build the society we need to help us by ourselves by working with the system as it is, and by finding and sharing people out there who are willing to listen and help.
- This list is FAR from complete and will continue to be updated in collaboration with the resources listed below and the many activists working to improve healthcare for LGBTQIA+, Trans and Queer people. It is in the process of being updated to distinguish between general and trans-specific gender-affirming healthcare for previously disadvantaged rural and urban communities who cannot afford healthcare, and rural and urban communities who can afford healthcare and/or have medical aid.
- This list would not have been possible without the input of countless, tireless and dedicated activists, allies and resources in South Africa.
- As stated above, the support and healthcare spaces for LGBTQIA+, Trans and Queer people are not ideal, but they are improving and growing in number each day. This improvement and growth is also very much dependent on your help, so please, if you know of more resources, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources below know.
EVERYONE on this list has been referred by LGBTQIA+, trans and queer people or trans- and queer-friendly medical professionals. So they are ALL great. But, if you have a bad experience, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources know.
Another resource list drawn up by medical practitioners in the LGBTIQA+ field: https://ctrlaltsex.co.za/
CHEST BINDERS
- The only binders made in South Africa. R450 and posted to you via courier. Highly recommended. Website: transbindersftm.co.za
SOUTH AFRICA & AFRICA
- Pan Africa ILGA (PAI) – Pan-African intersex, lesbian, gay, trans and intersex rights organisation.
CAPE TOWN
(ALL have been recommended by trans/LGBTQIA+ community and are trans-friendly and queer-friendly. If you have a bad experience, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources know).
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GenderDynamiX – Oldest transgender resource in South Africa.
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Triangle Project – Clinic, support group and psychotherapy in Cape Town.
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Protea Psychosocial Support Project for Trans People – To establish an environment in which superior quality psychosocial care services can be rendered to improve the lives of trans people. 073 636 7470, http://www.ppsptp.org.za/
- MySexualHealth: CanNOT recommend this practice highly enough! They have the most trans-friendly space I’ve EVER encountered. Psychologists, GPs, sexologists, psychiatrists, STI & HIV testing, Lancet with trans-friendly nurse, support groups, etc. etc. Practices in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town. More expensive than most, but SO worth it if you can afford it.
- Pan Africa ILGA (PAI) – Pan-African intersex, lesbian, gay, trans and intersex rights organisation.
- Trans Wellness Project – There are many organisations in South Africa, and Africa at large, that are focused on advocacy and lobbying for the human rights of trans people. Trans Wellness Project focuses on psychosocial support. 1192 Calcrete Street, Lutzville, Vredendal, West Coast, Western Cape. 0736367470. director.twp@gmail.com
- UCT: The Trans Collective. #TheTransCollective is a transfeminist movement which positions confronting toxic gender constructs as indispensable to the decolonisation project within and beyond UCT. Politically, we are grounded in critical black theory, black consciousness and identity intersectionality. transfeministcollective@gmail.com
(ALL have been recommended by trans/LGBTQIA+ community and are trans-friendly and queer-friendly. If you have a bad experience, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources know).
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Dr Anastacia Tomson – Anastacia is trans herself. She treats patients from anywhere in South Africa. doc.tomson@gmail.com / (021) 439-6060.
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Dr Elma De Vries – elmadv@cybersmart.co.za / 0828286259
- MySexualHealth: Headed by Dr Elna Rudolph. CanNOT recommend this practice highly enough! They have the most trans-friendly space I’ve EVER encountered. Psychologists, GPs, sexologists, psychiatrists, STI & HIV testing, Lancet with trans-friendly nurse, support groups, etc. etc. Practices in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town. More expensive than most, but SO worth it if you can afford it.
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Dr Carol Goedhals – 021 553 1030
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Dr Steven Cornell – rccsteve@viamediswitch.co.za, 021 689 5141
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Dr Irma Louw – 021 686 6130
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Dr Lindy Dickson – Lindy.Dickson-Hall@uct.ac.za / www.dicksonhall.co.za
- Groote Schuur (if you do not have medical aid and/or )
(ALL have been recommended by trans/LGBTQIA+ community and are trans-friendly and queer-friendly. If you have a bad experience, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources know).
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Adele Marais – adele.marais@uct.ac.za
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Ronald Addinall – Triangle Project and ron.addinall@uct.ac.za
- Claire Jaynes – Counselling Psychologist, Library Square, Wilderness Road, 7708 Cape Town, cjaynespsych@gmail.com
- MySexualHealth: Headed by Dr Elna Rudolph. CanNOT recommend this practice highly enough! They have the most trans-friendly space I’ve EVER encountered. Psychologists, GPs, sexologists, psychiatrists, STI & HIV testing, Lancet with trans-friendly nurse, support groups, etc. etc. Practices in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town. More expensive than most, but SO worth it if you can afford it.
- Sharon McKenzie – Psychologist. Sunningdale Western Cape. Skype sessions for those who need them. sharonmckenzie14@gmail.com
Electrolysis
- Pamela Dybala, Specialist Clinical Electrologist, for body hair removal, specialising in hair removal of the donor site and genitals before gender reassignment surgery. 208 Library Square, Wilderness Road, Claremont, Cape Town. pameladybala@gmail.com. 011 054 1064, 083 403 5111, Facebook. Rates: R110 for 5 minutes.
EASTERN CAPE
(ALL have been recommended by trans/LGBTQIA+ community and are trans-friendly and queer-friendly. If you have a bad experience, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources know).
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S.H.E. – Social, Health and Empowerment Feminist Collective of Transgender Women of Africa – The first transfeminist space led by trans women and trans feminine people in South Africa. East London.
- For more resources, refer to Cape Town list.
GAUTENG
(ALL have been recommended by trans/LGBTQIA+ community and are trans-friendly and queer-friendly. If you have a bad experience, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources know).
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Iranti.Org – Gay and Trans* rights group in Johannesburg, South Africa. Helpful to have on your side in legal battles and other rights-related matters.
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TIA – Transgender and Intersex Africa. Pretoria, South Africa.
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CtrlAltGender – Activist and support group. Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Pan Africa ILGA (PAI) – Pan-African intersex, lesbian, gay, trans and intersex rights organisation.
- Anova Health Institute: Specifically for gay men, but have a Health4Trans department which is on Facebook.
- For more resources, refer to Cape Town list above.
(ALL have been recommended by trans/LGBTQIA+ community and are trans-friendly and queer-friendly. If you have a bad experience, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources know).
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Dr Anastacia Tomson – Anastacia is trans herself. She treats patients from anywhere in South Africa. doc.tomson@gmail.com / (021) 439-6060.
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MySexualHealth: Headed by Dr Elna Rudolph. CanNOT recommend this practice highly enough! They have the most trans-friendly space I’ve EVER encountered. Psychologists, GPs, sexologists, psychiatrists, STI & HIV testing, Lancet with trans-friendly nurse, support groups, etc. etc. Practices in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town. More expensive than most, but SO worth it if you can afford it.
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Dr Paul Timp – Address: Block B, Rochester Place, 173 Rivonia Rd, Johannesburg, 2146, Phone: 011 883 6878. (Very popular and knowledgeable, but not the best bedside manner).
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Dr Robyn Petrie, Kensington, (011) 6222317. (AMAZING! Personally recommend).
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Steve Biko, Charlotte Maxeke (JHB Gen), Baragwanath and Helen Joseph (personally recommended – Dr Kim Laxton) (if you do not have medical aid/can’t afford prices)
(ALL have been recommended by trans/LGBTQIA+ community and are trans-friendly and queer-friendly. If you have a bad experience, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources know).
- MySexualHealth: Headed by Dr Elna Rudolph. CanNOT recommend this practice highly enough! They have the most trans-friendly space I’ve EVER encountered. Psychologists, GPs, sexologists, psychiatrists, STI & HIV testing, Lancet with trans-friendly nurse, support groups, etc. etc. Practices in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town. More expensive than most, but SO worth it if you can afford it.
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Casey Blake – Linksfield, counsellor casey@whatnowcounselling.co.za Can personally recommend her as great! www.whatnowcounselling.co.za
Registered Counsellor (HPCSA) Specialising in: Sexuality, Gender, Relationships, Parenting and Trauma. Counselling for parents of children who are ‘different’
Tools for Having “The Talks” Workshop Series. The sexuality aspect is great as a trans person newly learning about having sex as a trans person. -
Jonathan Bosworth – Greenside, 083 703 5121, website; specialises in trans children
- Stephen Laverack – Cresta, Randburg, counselling psychologist; stephenlavpsych@gmail.com. Personal recommendation: a great, caring and knowledgeable psychologist.
- Fred Walter – clinical psychologist, fred@psychotherapy4me.co.za
- Steve Biko, Charlotte Maxeke (JHB Gen), Baragwanath and Helen Joseph (personally recommended – Dr Kim Laxton – head psychiatrist at Helen Joseph) if you do not have medical aid/can’t afford prices.
- Family Life Centre: (if you do not have medical aid/can’t afford prices) – very qualified psychologists, counsellors and social workers who charge fees based on your income. I can personally recommend them as I’ve seen two therapists here over the years.
Psychiatrists
- Dr Greg Jonnson – http://www.dgmc.co.za/doctor/dr-greg-jonsson. He is part of the MDT at Bara and also put together training guidelines with Anastacia Thomson last year for ANOVA.
- Dr Willem Emmenis, Auckland Park,
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Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital, Canary St, Johannesburg, 2092. He also has a clinical psychologist working with him at same address: 011 489 1501
- Steve Biko, Charlotte Maxeke (JHB Gen), Baragwanath and Helen Joseph (personally recommended – Dr Kim Laxton – head psychiatrist at Helen Joseph) if you do not have medical aid/can’t afford prices.
Voice coaches / Speech therapists / Electrolysis
- Karyn Casey: Speech therapist offering voice feminisation or masculinisation services. Charges medical aid rates. Has been successful in petitioning Discovery to pay for sessions. Wits, Donald Gordon Medical Centre, 083 656 8979, skcasey@wol.co.za
- Pamela Dybala, Specialist Clinical Electrologist, for body hair removal, specialising in hair removal of the donor site and genitals before gender reassignment surgery. The Intergrative Medical Centre, 2 Eaton Road, Bryanston. Royal Retreat Wellness Centre, 1 Fairway Avenue, Linksfield North. pameladybala@gmail.com. 011 054 1064, 083 403 5111, Facebook. Rates: R110 for 5 minutes.
- JAWY Aesthetic Clinic: Electrolysis. skin@jawy.co.za, 079 385 7366,
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Ryneveld Corner Centre, 65 Van Ryneveld Ave, Centurion
For mental healthcare professionals, medical healthcare professionals or researchers who want to learn more about trans issues, language and healthcare so that they can treat LGBQIA+, queer and trans clients:
- The gender reading/working group: GIG – Gender Identity Group. Linden/Greenside/Linksfield area –genderidjhb@gmail.com
KWA-ZULU NATAL
LGBTI Centre in Durban also hosts Monthly Support Spaces for the community. A lot of learning and referrals take place within these and more. For the next meeting date, give Ms Leh a shout on 031 312 7402, or email to info@gaycentre.org.za
GPs, Endocrinologists (HRT) and general healthcare
(ALL have been recommended by trans/LGBTQIA+ community and are trans-friendly and queer-friendly. If you have a bad experience, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources know).
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Dr Anastacia Tomson – Anastacia is trans herself. She treats patients from anywhere in South Africa. doc.tomson@gmail.com / (021) 439-6060.
- Dr Ren Steward – Hilton, private practice – 0333432270
- Endocrinologist – Greys Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, government/public – needs referral from psychologist – +27 (0) 33 897 3000
Mental Healthcare: Psychologists, therapists, counsellors, psychiatrists, etc.
(ALL have been recommended by trans/LGBTQIA+ community and are trans-friendly and queer-friendly. If you have a bad experience, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources know).
- Chris McLachlan – clinical psychologist – working in public healthcare (Edendale Hospital) – 082 7743727
- Julia Braine (private practice – Pietermaritzburg) – clinical psychologist 082 549 0996
- Dr Jack (psychiatrist) – (private practice), Life Westville Hospital 031 251 6911
NORTH-WEST
NGOS
- Action For Social Justice International – socialjusticeInt@gmail.com
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+27(0) 76 794 0769 Voda(WhatsApp)
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+27(0) 74 466 4487 CellC
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+27(0) 65 829 7289 Telkom
- CtrlAltGender – Activist and support group. Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Genderqueer/Genderfluid SA – For non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, etc. people in South Africa on Facebook.
- FTM, Trans Men/Guys & Masculine Nonbinary ONLY 🇿🇦 – For FTM, transmasculine, masculine of centre and masculine nonbinary people ONLY . On Facebook
- Trans Women SA – a secret Facebook group for Trans Women, transfeminine, feminine of centre and feminine nonbinary people ONLY. The admins are Pi Delport, Christina Engela, Anastacia Tomson, Cameron G P Mitchell and Ronald Addinall-Van Straaten. Friend request one of these admins and send a message asking to be added to the group.
- Anova Health Institute: Specifically for gay men, which is building on including gay trans men, and they have a growing Health4Trans department which is also on Facebook.
- Wikipedia (search “gender”) a VERY helpful platform for education about gender and transgender terminology.
- Top surgery group: FTM/Nonbinary
- Instagram and Tumblr can be EXTREMELY supportive spaces as it is easier to find other people with similar stories on these platforms than on Facebook, as you can search for words like “trans”, “transgender”, “queer”, “transman”, “FTM”, “MTF”, “transman”, “transwoman”, “genderqueer”, “nonbinary”, “asexual”, “pansexual”, “agender”, “butch”, etc. and then follow people who post about those topics.
- Negative and hurtful comments and people are, unfortunately, part of social media, as they are in real life. Some ideas on how to handle these “trolls”
FOR PARTNERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS & ALLIES
- Wikipedia (search “gender”) is a VERY helpful starting point for education about gender and transgender terminology.
- Transgender SOFFA’s South Africa – For significant other, friends, family and allies of trans* people in South Africa.
- Crossdreamers – Online resources for partners of transgender people.
- Or just search Facebook for “trans”, “partners”, “FTM”, “MTF”, “transgender” – trigger warning that A LOT of inappropriate and scary groups will come up, but look for ones with the words “partners” in the title. (A South African trans partner support group is being started soon. I’ll let you know once it has started).
- MySexualHealth: Headed by Dr Elna Rudolph. CanNOT recommend this practice highly enough! They have the most trans-friendly space I’ve EVER encountered. Psychologists, GPs, sexologists, psychiatrists, STI & HIV testing, Lancet with trans-friendly nurse, support groups, etc. etc. Practices in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town. More expensive than most, but SO worth it if you can afford it.
- All of the psychologists, and other mental healthcare professionals mentioned above.
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Hi there.
I need some info on how to start hormone replacement therapy. Im from port elizabeth and im not sure if there are any doctors that help with this sort of thing.
Regards,
Jaylo
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Hey Jaylo, I have no information about PE doctors. Contact Dr Elma de Vries in Cape Town. She’s amazing and also offers to help guide your GP through treating you with HRT: elmadv@cybersmart.co.za
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I was referred to Dr Hough at Green Acres Hospital for HRT and cannot recommend him highly enough.
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I am ready to be who I feel that I am but I’m scared and afraid..
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I know how scary it is. There are very real things to fear, like losing loved ones. I just came to the point where I realised I would not be able to live if I didn’t let go of who people thought I was, and that however scary transitioning would be, staying as I was was scarier.
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I would like to start with my transition I am in Kimberley I don’t know where to start please advice on the process I.e who to speak to and who to be referred to thanks
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I don’t have any information about Kimberley unfortunately. But you can get your doctor to contact Dr Elma de Vries and she’ll help your doc through the process. mailto:elmadv@cybersmart.co.za You can also look into the other resources on the list, like Gender DynamiX
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I amight stuck in a situation that my wife has been supporting me because she loves me but at the moment she’s back and forth between thing’s and I don’t know what to do, I need to start with Estrogen and it’s tearing me up
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Sorry to hear that, Lisa. Transition is so hard on loved ones.
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Hi Im from Hartswater and would really want to start the transitioning but dont know where to start or where to go. Id really like some help .
Thanx
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Hi! All the resources I have are here. Unfortunately they’re all in big cities, but if you email one of the Drs in Cape Town, they’ll be willing to talk your GP through hormone treatment for you: https://germainedelarch.wordpress.com/resources-for-trans-people-and-their-partners/?preview=true&iframe=true
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I’ve tried to start my transition for a while now, but I keep running into every obstacle imaginable.
What I’m worried about right now is…
I live in a rough neighbourhood as is, and everyone knows everyone, so I fear it may not be safe for me to transition here.
I’m stuck right now.
I could really use some advice, any advice on how to proceed.
Thank you.
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I’m so sorry to hear that… I can’t imagine. Where do you stay?
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I’m living in Eldarado Park Johannesburg right now.
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Ah, ok. I get why it’s not the most accepting environment. There is the option of going on a low dose of testosterone (I’m assuming you’re a trans man or transmasculine?) so that the changes are slower and less noticeable. Are you able to have your hair the way you want it? Are you able to wear the clothes you want?
In terms of obstacles, do you have or know of which doctors to see about getting on hormones?
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I would like to start with my transition I am in Durban I don’t know where to start please advice on the process, I would also appreciate some referrals; Thanks
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Hi Siyasanga, please contact Chris Mclachlan, who I’ve included as a resource under Pietermaritzburg.
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Hi Siyasanga,
I have been with Dr Skelton since the beginning of my transition. She is truly amazing. I would highly recommend her.
031 492 1470
kznendo@pracplus.co.za
Best of luck,
Andy
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Hello Siyasanga
The LGBTI Centre in Durban also hosts Monthly Support Spaces for the community. A lot of learning and referrals take place within these and more. For the next meeting date, give Ms Leh a shout on 031 312 7402, or email to info@gaycentre.org.za
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Thank you for this! Didn’t know about it. Will add to the list of resources.
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I think trans women should know that Glo Beauty at Parkview Shopping Centre in Pretoria is super trans friendly and has a some of the best laser tech in the country. My girlfriend went there for hair removal while she was still presenting male, and as she progressed in her transition they were all super accommodating and always used the correct pronouns. They even let her change her name on their system even though she hadn’t changed it legally yet. Plus the results have been exceptional!
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Great, thanks. Will add to the list.
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Hi i was looking for some help. I had started seeing a psychologist but lost touch with her a couple of years back. We uad finished off where i was to start hormone treatment but to no avail. Id like to know do i have to start all over again or can i continue where we had left off?
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Hi Tyra, you should be able to continue where you left off. In fact, the fact that you have worked with another therapist about it will count in your favour. Some HRT-prescribing doctors don’t even require a psychologist’s letter.
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Hello, Im 16, trans and have unsupporting parents. I was wondering if there was any way I could get hormones or even therapy(they would send me to a Christian therapist to make me “stop being trans) without them knowing.
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Hey, I’m so sorry to hear that. I think therapists require your parents’ consent, unless you can pay cash. The resources for hormones are in the post. Good luck!
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So good news is that I will be seeing my school phycologist next term. Unfortunatly I have no way of getting the money for myself currently unless I get a part time job. Its funny because last year i was so against them and this year im considering them.
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Yay! That’s great news!
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I would love to transition from female to male, im based at Gauteng and cant afford fees…where can you recommend me to?
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Baragwanath and Chris Hani have specific teams for trans people.
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Steve Biko, I meant. Plus Bara.
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Hi there, so I am suffering from intense dysphoria lately and struggling to find a chest binder in Durban, tried the online way but it has never been delivered so now I am a bit skeptical with the online shops. Any idea where I can get one or if someone who’s had top surgery already willing to spare their old one?? I am a Large and probably 120cm in meausrements
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Hi Bonga, this is a South African company and very cheap: https://www.facebook.com/transbinders/
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I Bonga,
I have a spare binder.
It’s a pretty small fot though so I’m not sure if you could make use of it.
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HI Germaine, thank you I will check it out.
Hi Andy please can we talk via email if possible, bonga.nene@outlook.com
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Good day to all, my name is Jeanna and i started on Hrt last year the 28 of may 2018 and was a year on estrofem 2mg and spriractin 100mg. My concern is that i feel that my GP doctor is unaware of how to treat the situation? I have done a lot of internet research and the basic timeline for a Transwomen is anything from 6 months to 2 years of change with the right hormone treatment? Please if any assistance can be given or any help of this matter will be greatly appreciated dearly as i am residing in the Northwest Province near Klerksdorp
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Hi Jeanna, my advice would be to contact Dr Elma de Vries. Her name is on the list in this blogpost.
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Hi
My name is really not important at this moment.
I am 16 with a very opinionated family and might I say very Christian. I do live in a less poor family and I always knew that something was wrong with my and didn’t know why until I was in grade 7 . its really hard being something I am not and I am scared of telling my family cause they might disown me. Being a girl was never who I was, they didn’t know that and I still feel uncomfortable with the way I look, I am just looking for a way out and it looks really hard. Any advice please
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I’m sorry to hear that, dude. It must be really damn hard! Where do you live? Would your parents be open to you seeing a psychologist?
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At least that way you can get some support.
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Hey its Liam again . email has been changed
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I’m sorry to hear that, dude. It must be really damn hard! Where do you live? Would your parents be open to you seeing a psychologist? That way you can at least get some support. There are also support groups on Facebook. One is FTM, Trans men/guys & masculine nonbinary ONLY.
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Hey I am from KwaZulu-natal , I really need to know if there are doctors that can help me in Newcastle
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Hi Darius, here are the Durban and Pietermaritzburg. They might be able to refer you. Chris McLachlan will also be able to help.
GPs, Endocrinologists (HRT) and general healthcare
(ALL have been recommended by trans/LGBTQIA+ community and are trans-friendly and queer-friendly. If you have a bad experience, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources know).
Dr Ren Steward – Hilton, private practice – 0333432270
Endocrinologist – Greys Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, government/public – needs referral from psychologist – +27 (0) 33 897 3000
Mental Healthcare: Psychologists, therapists, counsellors, psychiatrists, etc.
(ALL have been recommended by trans/LGBTQIA+ community and are trans-friendly and queer-friendly. If you have a bad experience, please let me or any of the other NGOs and resources know).
Chris McLachlan – clinical psychologist – working in public healthcare (Edendale Hospital) – 082 7743727
Julia Braine (private practice – Pietermaritzburg) – clinical psychologist 082 549 0996
Dr Jack (psychiatrist) – (private practice), Life Westville Hospital 031 251 6911
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Hy I want to do my transitioning FTM as soon as possible but I do not know where to start.Can you enlighten me on the costs involved in a private hospital and any doctor I can go to.staying in Pretoria .Thanks
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Hi Quinton. The doctors I know are on the list. You might need to travel to Dr Timp in Rivonia for the testosterone. Which costs are you talking about? Testosterone or top surgery?
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Thanks,i want to know about the costs for Mastectomy ,genital reconstructions as well as the testosterone .
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Depo Testosterone costs R400 for a two-month supply. Top surgery is anything between R20k (only at Helen Joseph) R40k and R80k private. Genital reconstruction is R40k (only at Helen Joseph) up to R120k private. Start with the testosterone and save up for top surgery.
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Hi. I want to start transitioning (FTM). I don’t know where to even start. I know that I need HRT but I want to know what the process is. I live in Johannesburg South. I want to know if I go see an endocrinologist, do I need to bring anything or do I need to have done something before I can consult and start on T.
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Hi! If you go to Dr Timp you don’t need any letters. He will send you for blood tests and then start you on T.
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Hi Gabriel, Im currently based in Port Elizabeth do you know of anyone I could contact to begin my treatment? Thanks a million.
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Hi Jes, I don’t know about anyone in PE. Best would be if you contact one of the Cape Town doctors and ask them if they can refer you. Hope you come right soon!
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Hey Gabriel I would like to ask how much does it cost for Estrogen and Testosterone blockers
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Hi Camryn, I have no idea, sorry.
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Hey Gabriel can you please help me I want to start Ftm transitioning Im in Durban. i wish to start T’s
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Hey there. Here is a list of resources: https://germainedelarch.wordpress.com/resources-for-trans-people-and-their-partners/
Wishing you the best on your journey!
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Good day, please recommend drs for bottom surgery in johannesburg. Firstly gynecologist, please?
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Hi there. I have no idea about the Drs in Joburg. None of the people I know have had bottom surgery. I would contact Dr Kevin Adams in Cape Town and ask him who he recommends. Contact MySexualHealth for gynae recommendations. The one I went to was not trans friendly so I can’t recommend him.
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