title: The transsexual client: a discussion of transsexualism and issues in psychotherapy.
abstract: Transsexuals, as a client group, are increasingly coming to the attention of mental health professionals. This paper offers a general discussion of gender dysphoria and sex-reassignment, including an examination of their psychosocial aspects. The role of psychotherapy in relation to this client group is explored, and reactions of the therapist to the transsexual are considered.
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012649:Self Concept; D012917:Social Adjustment; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D014189:Transsexualism / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones