Safeguarding issues in therapeutic work with children under 18 years identifying as trans

Presented at Merched Cymru’s webinar, 17th June 2023

Introduction

Thanks very much for inviting me to contribute to this important discussion. I suppose I am coming at this topic from a number of different directions, as a former social worker with an interest in childcare law and children’s rights, and as a counsellor, with a past connection with the school counselling provision in Wales, and a particular interest in confidentiality and the Gillick principle, as well as being a member of Thoughtful Therapists (Daniels and Jenkins, 2010). Continue reading “Safeguarding issues in therapeutic work with children under 18 years identifying as trans”