Campaigners: Therapy for Gender Questioning People Could Be Deemed ‘Conversion Therapy’

Campaigners have raised concerns the recommendations in the Cass Review into treatment for gender-confused children may not be implemented if psychotherapists fear any attempt to dissuade people they are “transgender” could be deemed “conversion therapy.” The LGB Alliance advocates for the rights of people who may be gay or bisexual, but are instead being persuaded they are “transgender” and are seeking help for gender dysphoria and being placed on paths to surgery and sterility. LGB Alliance said it agrees with Dr. Hilary Cass’s finding that the unprecedented rise in gender questioning young people and poor mental health has reached crisis levels....