It is the opposite. People who ask for help when they need it show a maturity and awareness of themselves that others may not. Those who choose to suffer in silence pay a price that may not be necessary. It is important to realize that if you go for counselling, it doesn't mean that you are crazy, or abnormal. It just means that you recognize that life is crazy enough to cause problems for the best of us.
People seek help for a number of problems.
Substance dependencies can destroy careers and families and need to be addressed. Personal problems can include family difficulties such as a shaky marriage, trouble with teenagers, or the loss of a loved one. These kinds of problems can also be debilitating, and cause a vicious circle. If they are not dealt with, they may increase distress. Workplace problems relate to the stress of work, difficult interpersonal relationships with colleagues, or with the boss, or the effects of drastic change in our jobs.