Author(s)

Laura M. Halliday, Nerina J. Caltabiano

Department of Psychology, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Cairns, Australia.

Emerging global research suggests that transgender people experience poorer physical and mental health outcomes, as well as higher rates of discrimination in healthcare settings. To explore this in an Australian context, a qualitative research project was undertaken to explore the helpful and unhelpful therapy experiences of six transgender Australians. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, four master themes emerged from the interview data, two of which are explored in depth. The research brings valuable insight into working towards positive outcomes with transgender clients with suggestions for changes in clinical practice for mental healthcare providers, education, training and future research.

Transgender Clients, Australia, Qualitative Research, Transgender Mental Health, LGBTIQ+

Halliday, L. and Caltabiano, N. (2020) Transgender Experience of Mental Healthcare in Australia. Psychology, 11, 157-172. doi: 10.4236/psych.2020.111011.