WPATH Assessments for Teenagers & Adults
Affirming WPATH Assessments
For many people, gender-affirming medical care (e.g., surgeries or hormones) is an important part of how they express and affirm their identity. Surgeries can include top surgery or breast augmentation, facial surgeries, tracheal shaves, vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, or orchidectomy. These assessments are available for both teenagers and adults depending on the need and requests made by medical professionals.
Hayleigh aims to make the assessment process streamlined, supportive, and empowering, recognising that every person’s journey and goals are unique. Assessments follow an informed consent model, ensuring you have the knowledge, understanding, and autonomy to make decisions about your gender-affirming care.
Most surgeons require a WPATH assessment from a mental health professional to confirm that the individual is able to provide informed consent to gender-affirming medical intervention.
The purpose of these assessments is never to question your identity or create further barriers to care; rather, they aim to support your decision-making and ensure you have the relevant information and support needed to access gender-affirming medical interventions.
Hayleigh offers WPATH assessments in line with WPATH Standards of Care Version 8, delivered in a way that is identity-affirming, trauma-informed, and accessible.
What a WPATH Assessment Involves
A WPATH assessment typically takes between 1–3 appointments, depending on the individual’s age, goals, and history, and can be conducted in person or via telehealth. Areas covered include:
Current living situation and demographic information
Gender journey, including social and medical affirmation history
Goals and expectations for surgery, including type of surgery
Exploration of a diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria (where relevant)
Understanding of the benefits, risks, and outcomes of surgery
Awareness of recovery needs and available support networks
Mental health history and current supports
Following the assessment, a written letter is provided for use with surgeons or other gender-affirming healthcare providers. Surgeons typically request that letters are completed within three months of a planned surgery date.
Please note – some surgeons require letters from specific professionals (e.g., Psychiatrists), so always check with your surgeon prior to booking in an assessment.
WPATH Assessment Fees
WPATH assessments are charged at Hayleigh’s standard session rate of $225 per hour, with the number of sessions depending on your individual circumstances.
You will generally be booked in for one session initially and if further sessions are required, this will be discussed with you during the first session. Lower fees may be available for Health Care Card holders. Please discuss this with admin upon booking your appointment.
If you would like further information or to book an assessment, please contact our admin via phone, email, or the contact form. For more information about relevant policies please see the FAQs section.
Hayleigh Dunne Psychology recognises that every person’s journey is unique.
Whether you are seeking therapy, assessment, or supervision, Hayleigh is committed to delivering high-quality psychological care that honours who you are and supports you to navigate life with greater confidence and understanding.