- First you should review our site and decide whether on-line anonymous counseling and support would be useful to you.

- Become a member by clicking on our MEMBERSHIP button on the left hand side menu.

Here you will find various payment options, both for the $50 membership fee, one-on-one counseling by a Catharsisonline Counselor, or our 5 support rooms.

• You may elect to pay by Credit Card, PayPal, or via money order sent to our address. Once your payment has been verified, your membership will become active and you'll be on your way to peace of mind.
• As a member, you will be able to participate in our discussion boards, blogs, access general information, activity and special events calendars, research and events relative to YOUR community (Transexual, Crossdressers, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual OR Down Low) and ask brief questions of our staff to assist you in decisions you may be struggling with. 

- Decide whether you would like a general membership or whether you would like to receive counseling and/or supportive chat interaction.

- If you decide to receive counseling, you will be able to access all of the member activities, as well as receive real-time anonymous, safe and secure counseling, either once, or for as many sessions you and your counselor feel would be beneficial to you.

• You will have access to counselor schedules and profiles so that you  can choose counseling that fits your schedule. Alternately, you may have qualities in mind that you would like your ideal counselor to have.  You may review the profiles of our counselors and choose a counselor with the background or demographics that suit you best.
• If you choose to receive counseling you will also have access to our 5 real-time support rooms, all moderated by a separate staff of counselors.
• Here you will be able to share and reflect on your issues and those of other members experiencing circumstances common to yours - all in real time - LIVE.