GC has been approached in the past by researchers, with different success levels and different opinions toward the results. I assume you probably already know this. The level of ostracization by greater society creates cynicism and has the effect of requiring some effort to garner enough trust to gain honest answers or replies.

With regard to your concern about being able to acquire counseling services, this has indeed been a problem expressed here in the past. I remember a Dear Abby entry reposted here once (was it Abby or her sister?), in which someone approached for help and advice over their urges, and the person was instead betrayed and reported to police.

We also know psychologists and other professionals are legally required to report people to law enforcement for confusing reasons, and the result for years has been advice from others to never reveal your attractions to professionals.

An unfortunate side effect of this is the difficulty in finding research subjects, except for the usual distorted pool of those who are imprisoned, which is a group usually known for lesser than average IQ's, and lesser than average impulse control.

You will make progress showing persistent honesty and not holding preconceived opinions. Patience and expressing insight wins respect and attention.

Nearly everyone coming from a place of honest affection for kids secretly wishes for their attraction to be understood better. Allow for a bit of time and scrutiny.