Given that this was so positive for you, I think you should pursue it. You are correct that "knowing" and "doing" are two different things and there is no reason that help shouldn't be available to you throughout the process.

Maybe see if you can find a private therapist in your community to see more regularly. The Uni counselling center may not be set up for this sort of treatment. Maybe you should talk to them again and see if they can recommend a referral. Barring that I say go for another appointment in Feb if that is all you are able to do.

Another option might be to find a peer support group in your area. This won't replace a T but can help by giving you understanding and suggestions that have worked for others. I'm usually all "gung ho" on support groups but with social anxiety disorder it may make it more difficult to attend one. But it also might become a very safe place, once you know and trust the others there, and a place to "test out" some new skills for getting through this.

Good luck Embrace, glad you are back and glad you found a good course to start on.