Gender-Affirming Hair Removal: Your Journey, Your Terms

A Dedicated Space for the Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender-Diverse Community.

At Electrolysis with Cathy, we understand that hair removal is often more than a cosmetic choice—it is a vital component of gender-affirming healthcare. We provide a clinically rigorous yet deeply compassionate environment for those at every stage of their transition. It is understood and appreciated that it may be embarrassing for you to come for treatment (especially in the genital area), and will do everything possible to put you at your ease. 

NHS Referrals & Private Care

We are proud to be an NHS-approved provider for electrolysis. Whether you are being funded through a Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) or seeking private treatment to accelerate your transition, we offer:

• Facial Hair Clearing: Permanent removal of terminal hair to alleviate dysphoria and create a smooth foundation.

• Surgical Preparation: Precise, thorough clearing of donor sites for GRS/GCS (Gender Reassignment Surgery), ensuring long-term surgical success and comfort.

• A Safe, Discreet Environment: No judgment, no "dead-naming," and a 100% private clinical space where your identity is respected.

Why Choose Us for Your Transition?

We know the "wait times" and hurdles of the transition process can be exhausting. Our goal is to be the easiest part of your journey. We work closely with you to meet surgical deadlines and provide the consistent, high-density clearing required for effective results.

The treatment does take time and it may be good to keep it mind that it is rather like a "marathon and not a sprint".  It is very normal for the hair removal for the vaginoplasty and phalloplasty to take a minimum of 12 to 18 months. As stated above, there are a good many factors that will influence successful completion of treatment. One thing that certainly helps is a clear motivation  and reminding yourself of the end goal.

Funding

For the beard area, you may be entitled to a set amount of hours paid for by the NHS. Your Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) will discuss this with you. The NHS pays for all the pre-surgical electrolysisf treatment after being notified by your surgeon.  All you have to do is nominate me as your preferred Electrologist and I'll be in contact when I hear about the nomination.

Other hair removal treatments, which are outside the scope of the NHS funding (i.e. beard and pre surgical site for vaginoplasty and phalloplasty), would require you to self fund further treatment.

IMPORTANT - please see the FAQ Page especially the section on cancellations.