Dermot Mc Carthy's guest appearances

Dermot Mc Carthy

Insight Matters

Amy de Bhrún

Caoimhe Butterly

Dublin Pride

Philippa Ryder

Jo Ryder

OwlTail

In this episode, Dil, AnneMarie, Dermot and Philippa discuss the Gay Games, the importance and mentalityof exercise, the importance of being able to talk to a therapist as a transperson, as well as what works and what can be improved in regards to Ireland’stransgender rights. They also discuss the need for more in-depth teaching aboutsexuality and gender with regard to psychotherapy training, and the fear aroundwhat others may think of the gender transition, and the transphobia that takesplace within sport.Also in this episode,Philippa tells of her experience in therapy and identifying as a trans womanfor the first time, and Dermot tells of his first experience with a transclient as a therapist, and the group discuss what can be done to continue theadvancement of rights and attitude towards trans people in Ireland, andworldwide. Be sure to check out The This Is Me National Grassroots Campaign to improvetransgender healthcare in Ireland on Facebook and Twitter.Getin touch with Dermot on his website www.innervoice.ie/,andcheck out Philippa’s current project, Sporting Pride, and also look out for her upcoming book thatchronicles her gender transition. If you need to talk to someone, call usnow on 01-891 0703 or email info@insightmatters.iefor a confidential discussion and initial assessment with one of our seniortherapists. Alternatively please fill in the online booking form (www.insightmatters.ie/book-online/)and we will contact you within 24 hours.

In this episode, Dil, Anne Marie, Dermot and Philippa discuss the Gay Games, the importance and mentality of exercise, the importance of being able to talk to a therapist as a trans person, as well as what works and what can be improved in regards to Ireland’s transgender rights. They also discuss the need for more in-depth teaching about sexuality and gender with regard to psychotherapy training, and the fear around what others may think of the gender transition, and the transphobia that takes place within sport. Also in this episode, Philippa tells of her experience in therapy and identifying as a trans woman for the first time, and Dermot tells of his first experience with a trans client as a therapist, and the group discuss what can be done to continue the advancement of rights and attitude towards trans people in Ireland, and worldwide. Be sure to check out The This Is Me National Grassroots Campaign to improve transgender healthcare in Ireland on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsMeIreland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/thisismeireland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Get in touch with Dermot on his website <a href="http://www.innervoice.ie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.innervoice.ie/</a>, and check out Philippa’s current project, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SportingPrideIreland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sporting Pride</a>, and also look out for her upcoming book that chronicles her gender transition. If you need to talk to someone, call us now on 01-891 0703 or email <a href="mailto:info@insightmatters.ie">info@insightmatters.ie</a> for a confidential discussion and initial assessment with one of our senior therapists. Alternatively please fill in the online booking form (<a href="https://exit.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insightmatters.ie%2Fbook-online%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.insightmatters.ie/book-online/</a>) and we will contact you within 24 hours.

#6 | The Transgender Community with Dermot Mc Carthy and Philippa Ryder