I dunno

[CharlieTrance]

I'm having a difficult time trying to ring a counseller. I've been in contact with one for a few months but i'm too scared to ring and book an appointment to see him cause i'm so introverted. And lately i've been feeling worse and my course is starting to suffer for it. I don't want to lose my place, I worked hard to get in but now I don't even have the motivation to pick up my camera. I really don't know what to do.

[Padma]

I think you need to let yourself take the risk, and make that appointment. It's a way to be kind to yourself, and it sounds like you need some kindness and support. Go for it .

[Stephe]

The first step is the hardest. I really feel for introverted people who have gender issues. I feel lucky I'm EXTRA extroverted and don't mind getting a lot of attention. I have no issue at all talking in front of a crowd of several hundred people without even preparing for the speech and just "winging" it. Yet it still was hard to take THIS first step. I can't imagine what it would be like for a shy person.. I think though once you make the appointment, the therapist will help you get this off your chest so to speak.

[justmeinoz]

What is the worst that could happen if you do see someone? 
If they are a gender counsellor, they will treat you seriously.  They may possibly sound like they are trying to dissuade you from transition, but it is more a question of helping you decide how far you need to go.  Some of us are lucky in that we can be fulfilled without SRS for example.

As the ads say, "Just Do It!" you won't regret it.

Karen.