An accessible, engaging and comprehensive introduction to the field of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer psychology.

Sonja J. Ellis is Associate Professor in Human Development at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. She is also an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In a career spanning more than twenty years and three countries (the UK, Australia, and New Zealand), she has published widely in the field of LGBTIQ psychology, bringing her knowledge of the field to teaching in psychology, counselling, and education.

Part I. History and Context: 1. LGBTIQ psychology in context; 2. Theoretical and methodological perspectives; 3. Sex, gender and sexualities in psychology; Part II. Identities and Fluidity: 4. Gender diversity; 5. Sexual and gender identities; Part III. Families and Relationships: 6. Recognition and resistance; 7. Children and parenting; 8. Assisted reproductive technologies; Part IV. Health and Wellbeing: 9. Prejudice, discrimination and mental health; 10. Sexual health; 11. Ageing and chronic illness; 12. Challenges and opportunities to health and wellbeing; 13. Conclusion.