2. Seek a Counsellor

The first step I took to starting the transition process was to

schedule an appointment with a counsellor.

Living in Sydney, I was lucky to have The Gender Centre not too far away, and they have a counsellor in Mon - Wed.

Find someone geographically close to you, who has experience dealing with gender dysphoria, transsexual/transgendered persons, or gay and lesbian issues at the very least. Most counsellors should be more than happy to conduct sessions over the phone, which can be very useful if you can't find someone suitable near you, are very shy, or have trouble getting to the venue. I would encourage you to have at least the first meeting in person though.

Also, many FtMs see counselling simply as a hoop they have to jump through before being able to start on T. I know it sounds cliche, but talking through your feelings with a neutral person can help you sort your own thoughts out, and help you determine for sure what is best for you. For this reason, it is important to find a counsellor that you get along with well.

I personally chose to continue seeing Gaye (the current counsellor at the Gender Centre) even after starting the transition process, not just for a sounding board, but more importantly to get some perspective, comfort and advice.