What is affirming allied health?

An affirming approach to allied health supports recognises and respects the diverse range of neurotypes, gender expressions, cultures, and backgrounds that make up the human experience. Importantly, what is affirming for each person is unique, and an affirming service should strive to understand you, your strengths, and your needs as an individual. This all sounds lovely, but what does this look like in practice? This useful table gives some examples of how an affirming therapist may approach various goals, in comparison to a non affirming therapist.