
Transgender Mentoring
As someone who is transgender, Hannah has been through what you are going through. From working through the process of accepting who she is over many years and then coming out to those around her in 2015, Hannah understands there is a lot more to being trans or gender diverse than meets the eye.
This doesn't just include the internal, emotional challenges that can come especially early on, but logistically, medically and financially as well. From finding the right doctor, to changing your name and then fertility planning prior to potentially starting hormones, or educational and employment issues, there are a myriad of considerations that often don't have a right or wrong answer.
While Mentoring with Han does help with challenges, we are also about helping you achieve your goals outside of this. Life still happens, we all have dreams, and mentoring is about achieving those as much as it is overcoming obstacles. You might want to start a business, become fitter, complete a degree or climb Mount Everest, whatever your dream is, these can still be achieved or steps to achieve your dreams can still be taken while navigating any challenges that might pop up.
Hannah is able to provide a sounding board and is more than happy to answer any questions you might have around her experiences. She has lived through it, done the leg work, asked the questions and found the answers so you don't have to. She is here to help however you might need.
Examples of what Hannah can assist with
For Trans and Gender Diverse People:
. Figuring out how and when to come out
. How and where to access affirming healthcare
. Navigating the surgical process including pre and post surgery requirements
. Involvement in sports/ exercise
. General Low Mood/ Anxiety
. Navigating educational institutions
. Workplace issues/ finding employment
. Government Agencies
. ID and name/ birth certificate changes
. General body dysphoria
. Homelessness/ unstable accommodation
. Navigating all forms of relationships through transition
For Parents, Family and Friends:
. Help understanding and processing the emotions that come with a loved one being transgender
. Answer all the questions you might not want to or can't ask anyone else
. Knowing what to expect or not to expect when a loved one comes out as non-binary or trans.
. Connecting with those with shared experience
. Collaborating to form plans on how you can best look after yourself during this time
. Impact on relationships of all kinds
. Navigating school (if appropriate).
. General Low Mood/ Anxiety