018 Too Ashamed for Therapy? Why We Avoid Counselling

In this sit.discover.change podcast episode, Gary (a counsellor) and Jon explore the hidden reasons people avoid counselling — from deep shame and fear of judgment to pride and the belief that “therapy is only for the weak.” Jon shares what it was like to walk to his first session, testing the waters with “safer” topics before daring to speak about what really brought him there.They talk about internal battles, banned thoughts, and the strange tension of paying to share things you’d rather keep hidden. They also unpack how church and Christian culture can add extra pressure to look “sorted,” why so many people wear an “I’m better than you” mask, and how that fuels loneliness and isolation.As Gary and Jon reflect on mirrors, masks, and the hope of being truly known, they show that healing isn’t about becoming “perfect” or fully “fixed,” but about being less alone with what you carry and a little kinder to yourself along the way.⭐ If this conversation connects with you, please hit the follow button on your podcast app to follow the sit.discover.change podcast📺 You can also watch this conversation as a full video episode on YouTube — just search for the “sit.discover.change” channel📲 And find sit.discover.change on TikTok and Facebook for more clips and reflections — simply search for us and follow along🙏 If you know someone who’s on the fence about counselling, consider sharing this episode with them