How to recognise if you or your child is transgender
Drawing on world-leading medical guidelines, Dr Webberley answers the most important questions about recognising a transgender identity in yourself, your child, or your patient.3 March 2026
Many people arrive at the question of gender identity with genuine uncertainty. Whether you are asking this about yourself, your child, or someone in your care, the path to clarity requires honest reflection and reliable information.
Rather than relying on stereotypes or assumptions, Dr Webberley uses evidence-based frameworks from leading medical authorities to explore what actually matters: the consistency, persistence, and authenticity of someone's experience of their own gender. This article walks through the key questions that clinicians and families should consider.
Read the full piece for a frank, medically-grounded exploration of how to think clearly about gender identity, whatever your situation.