Our Mission
To meaningfully contribute to the wellbeing of trans people and those who care for them.
We seek to transform personal and cultural understandings of trans people - from one that centres diagnosis and dis-ease, to one that honours the necessary courage to connect with oneself and others authentically.
We believe progress for trans people globally is absolutely possible, but that it is not a sure thing. With increasing backlash against those who support and believe young trans people, we hope to offer an antidote: Trans acceptance, love and liberation.
We do this through high quality educational content and facilitated group support. We offer individual support, but we prioritise support that fosters community connection and peer learning.
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Who We Are
We are Ari Heart (they/them) and Jes Anderberg (she/her).
We are both therapists and educators, working in the fields of trans mental health, advocacy and education. Together we have thousands of hours of clinical experience working with gender diverse people and their families.
Throughout our work, we have continuously seen the urgent need for parents to receive high-quality and compassionate information and support when their child is gender diverse.
We have collated years of professional, community, and personal expertise and research into this 7 week program, so that parents can escalate their learning and improve their life and relationship with their child.
"I could not imagine better facilitators for this program than Ari and Jes, whose immense kindness, generosity, wisdom and relevant personal and clinical experience enliven and enrich the course content and discussions."
- Sally & Justin, parents of 5 year old.
“Ari is a caring and thoughtful practitioner who I have known for many years, they’re someone I trust and highly respect. I’m so happy that they are supporting parents to help our young people thrive.”
- Starlady, Zoe Belle Gender Collective
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Hi, I'm Ari Heart (they/them).
I am a therapist, educator, parent, and a trans non-binary person.
I have been supporting trans people and their families to navigate the various stages of their journeys for many years. My extensive experience in trans-focused therapeutic and educational work has informed the development of our initiatives at Trans Wellbeing. I not only care deeply about the outcomes for trans people, but I am also determined to support their families to find a greater sense of understanding, ease and connection.
I feel strongly that individual wellbeing is mostly about context, because context supports or undermines our inner landscape and outlook. Family is our very first context as children, and it remains the most significant determinant of our internal dialogues and expectations of the world.
We have seen, again and again, what is possible for parents, their children, and their community, when they are supported with good, accessible and nuanced information, delivered with empathy for the challenges of parenthood.
My personal experience as a nonbinary trans person informs the depth of care I bring to this work, but it is the many thousands of hours of conversations with trans people and their families that has built much of the purpose and content of our programs.
I am grateful to all the people I have worked with, who have taught me many things; not least the imperative and courage of authenticity and connection.
Hi I’m Jes Anderberg (she/her).
I am an interpersonal psychotherapist, an educator, a queer woman and a mum.
As a therapist, I do not shy away from the messy things that make us human: our struggles, our big emotions, and our courageous work towards growth and healing. Even small changes can have dramatic effects, and you may find a deep relief through the process of being heard, sharing your concerns, and learning practical tools that can help.
I have always had an interest in supporting young people, and feel strongly that one of the best ways to help them is through supporting the adults around them. It is my hope that this course will support both you and your child to find connection and wellbeing in yourselves, your lives, and your relationships with each other.
I have developed and delivered education to all ages, from toddlers to mature age students, with specialty areas in advocacy, interpersonal relationships, gender studies, counselling, and reflective practice. This course is a culmination of all those areas, and more. Together with Ari, I am excited to offer this comprehensive and compassionate educational and support program.
I hope this course empowers you with a greater understanding of your child, yourself, and the many ways you can experience joy and connection together, even through this tender time.