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I never had counselling in highschool, but have heard that it is quite different (obviously). Give it a try, its so entirely worth it.
As for your roomate, do you know if she has ever gone to a counselling appointment before? I know the stigma of telling anyone that you're in therapy - but you just remember, that a LOT of people really want someone to talk to and want to be in counselling but are too afraid to take the first step!! (Like my little sister for an example, got to health services but couldn't make the appointment - too nervous).
As you probably know, the first appointment is very basic, depending on what you're there for they just collect basic info about you - nothing indepth.
My appointment went very well.