There are a number of possibilities. Someone may be just unfamiliar with what counseling is. So it is more of a fear of the unknown. The purpose of counseling is to provide people with a better understanding of themselves and the links between their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It is like wearing a pair of sun glasses, everything appears darker.
Some people see themselves as self reliant and it is difficult to ask someone for assistance.
Asking for help feels like a sign of weakness. However it actually takes strength and courage to initiate counseling and buckle down and focus on solving one s problems. Click here for more information on getting started with a Counselor on my Mental Health Tips page. I received my master's degree in Clinical Psychology from West Chester State University in 1985 and completed the Seattle Family Institute Family Therapy Training Program in 1989. In 1990 I obtained my Washington State Mental Health Counselor Certification and began my private practice.