WPATH Assessment

Awareness Psychology Clinic is proudly supporting the trans, gender diverse and non-binary community by providing WPATH assessment and letters for patients (18 and over) who are seeking gender affirming Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and gender affirming surgery. As members of the LGBTIQA+ community ourselves, we believe that this is important work for our community to be involved in and support.  In our practice, Jane offers WPATH assessment for HRT only; Matt offers WPATH assessment for both HRT and surgery.
WPATH assessment normally takes between 4-6 sessions, depending on the complexity of your situation. There may also be an option to continue with treatment with your psychologist after the assessment is finished so that you can be supported with your mental health if needed. 

If you would like to begin the process of a WPATH assessment, please phone the clinic on 0413 577 612 before booking online so that we can match you with a psychologist who will be able to offer you regular assessment sessions. If you are interested in more information about the process of gender affirming HRT or surgery, please feel free to contact us.

​Please note that we are only able to provide WPATH assessments for patients who are over 18. If you are aged 14-17 there may be more appropriate services (such as the Royal Children's Hospital Gender Service), however we are more than happy to assist you with other aspects of transition such as social transition, talking to parents or family, and coping with dysphoria. We are not the right service for those aged below 14 who are seeking assistance with gender issues and we recommend seeking the support of a specialist child psychologist.

​If you would like more information about gender diverse health or the process of transition more generally, the following organisations offer fantastic resources on their websites:
  • The Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH) is Australia's peak body for professionals involved in the health, rights and well-being of trans, gender diverse and non-binary people. 
  • The Monash Health Gender Clinic is part of Victoria's public health service and provides assessment and support services to trans, gender diverse and non-binary patients over the age of 18  as well as education and secondary consultations for professionals.
  •  The Royal Children's Hospital Gender Service is part of Victoria's public health service and provides assessment and support services to gender diverse young people and their families. 

Remember…

  • Surgeon’s need TWO letters for certain surgeries. You need to make sure you have organised this well in advance of your surgery.
  • Surgeon’s specify who can provide letters for their practice. Often they specifically require a clinical psychologist or a psychiatrist.
  • ​WPATH letters for surgeries generally last 3 months from when they are signed. You need to correctly time your assessment. 

Make sure to…

  • Consult with your surgeon before seeking a WPATH letter. They will tell you how long the wait time is likely to be and the type of practitioner they require to do the WPATH letter(s) for your chosen surgery.
  • ​Organise your WPATH assessment well in advance of the surgery to get the timing right.
  • Ensure that you organise your WPATH assessment with a practitioner whom your surgeon will accept a letter from.
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