14.4.15

Healthcare: Transgender counselling and support by The Relational Counselling Studio

The Relational is a private practice specialising in counselling for a wide range of needs. They have a multi-cultural team of counsellors with different specialities, which includes gender issues.

As this is a resource page for transmen, we will talk about the counselling of gender issues, although you may also seek The Relational counsellors for help with any other issue(s) that they may specialise in.

The Relational has a friendly, cosy, discreet location at Tiong Bahru, and are also available over Skype.

When you contact them, you will most probably be attended to by Andrea as she specialises in gender change issues, amongst many other things. After which, she may continue to be your counsellor, or refer you to a colleague who is equally if not more equipped to see to your needs.

All in all, we've found The Relational to be a professional and welcoming place for transmen, that provides the highest standard of counselling care. If nothing else, it is a place where you can talk to someone without fear of judgement.

Their rates are on a sliding scale, which will be decided upon your first meeting with the counsellor.

The Relational
Address: 22 Eng Hoon Street, Singapore 169722 
Enquiries are welcome by phone, SMS or e-mail:
Andrea Mayrhofer
+65 94373705
andrea.mayrhofer@therelational.com.sg 
General e-mail:
counsellor@therelational.com.sg 
Website: http://www.therelational.com.sg

It takes a lot of courage to open up to a complete stranger. But for transgender people - whether you are just starting to transition, or already many years along - seeking a professional counsellor could be one of the best decisions of your life.

12.4.15

Healthcare: Transgender counselling and support by Oogachaga

Oogachaga Counselling and Support (also known as 'Oogachaga') is Singapore's only community-based organisation providing counselling and support for the LGBTQ community.

Oogachaga's core services:

  • Oogachaga Hotline 6226 2002 / Whatsapp 8592 0609

Lines are open every:
Tue, Wed, Thu 7pm-10pm, and
Sat 2pm-5pm


  • Email Counselling

CARE is an email counselling service by Oogachaga for the LGBTQ communities. Like their hotline, this service is managed by trained volunteers. It is for those who need someone to talk to but are not ready for face-to-face counselling. They aim to reply within 72 hour upon receiving your email. Write in to them using this form.


  • Face to face counselling

E-mail contact@oogachaga.com to make an appointment, or call 62249373. 
Current counselling rates are $60/hr for individuals, and $80/hr for couples/ families. 

  • Transgender Resource Guide

In 2013, Oogachaga put together a 48-page resource guide to transitioning for transgender people. It includes information on sexual, emotional and mental health during transition, legal issues related to transitioning, hormone replacement therapy, sex reassignment surgery and a summary of useful resources. View the resource guide here.

Oogachaga
Address: 57B Pagoda Street, Singapore 059216
Tel 62249373
E-mail contact@oogachaga.com
Website: www.oogachaga.com