Psychoanalytic writings on transsexuality have increased exponentially. However, a gap remains in terms of what guides analytical practice aimed at transsexuals. Based on Butler and Laplanche, we perform a critical analysis of a clinical report and propose a hypothesis on the difficulties that came up during our theoretical studies and practical work with transsexuality. The paper concludes with a reflection on the ethical and political potential of psychoanalysis, advocating a clinic that goes beyond the “trans” diagnosis.
Key words:
Transsexuality; psychoanalysis; diagnosis; clinic