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Dr James Morandini is a clinical psychologist and researcher. He founded King Street Psychology Clinic to offer a dedicated and evidence based clinical psychology service for gender and sexually diverse individuals. Dr Morandini currently divides his time between his clinical work and his passion for furthering research and collaborating with other researchers in the areas of gender identity, gender dysphoria, and sexual orientation, and unusual sexual interests. Dr Morandini’s belief is that individuals experiencing gender-related concerns (i.e., experiencing gender dysphoria, or questioning their gender identity) and issues related to sexual orientation and unusual sexual interests deserve access to care which is person centred and culturally sensitive as well as informed by the latest empirical and scientific knowledge. In order to ensure as many individuals and their families are able to access appointments, Dr Morandini offers short to medium term services only. Clients can access 6 appointments for the below services, and in some cases, up to 10. These services are available to individuals of all ages, as well as couples or families who require these specific interventions.
Services for Gender Dysphoria and Gender Identity related concerns
Dr Morandini works with all age groups, and has clinical and research experience with gender identity related concerns in children, adolescents, and adults.
Diagnosis & Treatment Recommendations
Dr Morandini provides diagnostic assessment of gender dysphoria and co-occurring mental health concerns, and recommendations for treatment and / or management. Dr Morandini may also be able to provide recommendations or other services where he considers these would be beneficial, or to make referrals to specialists where relevant, or provide a referral to another clinical psychologist who can provide any recommended longer term treatment.
Information & Education
As part of providing an opinion on diagnosis, Dr Morandini offers education about gender dysphoria for individual clients and where appropriate caregivers or partners. This includes understanding different pathways to gender dysphoria, how neurodiversity and other co-occurring psychological factors may relate to gender, the stresses and challenges related to the varied experiences of gender dysphoria, and evidence regarding the longer-term course of gender dysphoria and response to gender related interventions (i.e., hormonal or surgical transition). Dr Morandini is informed by the most up to date published research on treatment approaches and long term outcomes.
Second Opinions
Dr Morandini’s diagnostic services include providing a second opinion on the diagnosis of gender dysphoria for individuals seeking this, or for clinicians who are seeking this opinion for an existing client or patient.
Assessments for gender-affirming medical and surgical treatments
Dr Morandini can provide assessments for WPATH medical letters where appropriate.
Clinical Consultation / Supervision
Dr Morandini offers consultation with other treatment providers such as clinical psychologists who are developing their skills in the assessment and treatment of gender dysphoria, and require confidential input and support for the treatment of their existing patient/s with gender dysphoria and related concerns. Dr Morandini believes that knowledge and expertise required to support transgender, non-binary and gender questioning individuals should be integrated within our various medical and mental health professions and services. As such he is dedicated to disseminating the available research and sharing his clinical experience by providing training to groups of practitioners, such as psychologists and psychotherapists, GPs, psychiatrists, and a wide range of medical and mental health professionals and services. His passion is a future in which scientifically informed and culturally sensitive mental health services are widely available.
Services for Sexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Interest related concerns
Dr Morandini consults with adolescents and adults regarding sexuality, sexual orientation, and sexual interest related concerns. He will see children on a case-by-case basis.Dr Morandini does not have training in and therefore cannot offer forensic services such as forensic assessments, medico-legal reports, expert reports, and risk assessments, etc.
Assessment & Recommendations
Dr Morandini provides assessment for concerns regarding sexual orientation, unusual sexual interests, and paraphilias, and offers recommendations pertaining to ongoing management. Dr Morandini may also be able to provide recommendations for other services where he considers these would be beneficial, or to make referrals to specialists where relevant, or provide a referral to another clinical psychologist who can provide any recommended longer term care.
Psychophysiological Assessment
In addition to administering standardised self report questionnaires and taking a clinical history, assessment can also include objective measurement of sexual interest, such as eye-tracking and penile plethysmography (PPG), which are objective measurements of arousal, and can be used to provide clarification around sexual preferences.
Information & Education
Dr Morandini provides sensitive and normalising education and information for individual clients, and where applicable and appropriate, partners or caregivers about sexual orientation, sexual concerns, unusual sexual interests. Dr Morandini provides information regarding the most up to date research. Support is also offered in relation to self-acceptance and adjustment and / or interpersonal concerns.
Second Opinions
Dr Morandini can provide second opinions on the diagnosis of paraphilic disorders for individuals seeking this, or for clinicians who are seeking this opinion for an existing client or patient; as well as second opinions for questions regarding sexual orientation or other unusual sexual interests.
Clinical Consultation / Supervision
Dr Morandini offers consultation with other treatment providers such as clinical psychologists who are developing their skills in the assessment and treatment of paraphilias and unusual sexual interests, and require confidential input and support for the treatment of their existing patient/s with these concerns. Ultimately Dr Morandini believes that knowledge and expertise required to support the sexually diverse community and those experiencing unusual sexual interests, should be integrated within our various medical and mental health professions and services. He is dedicated to disseminating the available research and sharing his clinical experience by providing training to groups of practitioners, such as psychologists and psychotherapists, GPs, psychiatrists, and a wide range of medical and mental health professionals and services. His passion is a future in which scientifically informed and culturally sensitive mental health services are widely available.
For more information see jamesmorandini.com.
Dr James Morandini is the clinic director, and provides a rangepsychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. Heprovides specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management ofchildhood and adolescent gender dysphoria. He also providesassessment and diagnosis for gender dysphoria in adults and canprovide WPATH medical letters where appropriate. James also has afocus on matters of sexual orientation, including overcoming shame,relationship difficulties, and exploring identity confusion. Morebroadly James utilises CBT, DBT, and Schema Therapy in treatingmood and anxiety issues, as well as personality disorders.
