I wouldn't consider myself shy in the sense, I can be quite outspoken and confident when I feel like it and I have quite strong opinions, but I'm naturally introvert, just have trouble liking people or liking talking to them.

Your therapist sounds terrible! "Most people wouldnt like you either"?? Wow! Most of the therapists I saw was like that, though, they totally thought I was shy and they trampled all over me, such disrespect .. urgh. Don't you hate therapists like that??