Reaching Out Isn’t Weakness. It’s Risk.

You might be someone who supports everyone else. The strong one. The capable one. But when it comes to asking for help for yourself, something stops you.

At Wild Mountain Counselling in Penticton, we understand that reaching out can feel like exposure—not relief. That hesitation has roots, and it’s worth exploring.

Common Reasons You Might Avoid Asking for Help

• Fear of being a burden
• Worry you’ll be seen as “too much”
• Past experiences of being ignored or dismissed
• Shame around needing support
• A lifelong role of being the helper—not the helped

Therapy Can Help You Understand That Hesitation

• Explore where the fear of vulnerability began
• Reframe asking for help as strength, not failure
• Build emotional trust and communication skills
• Challenge the belief that your needs aren’t valid

You don’t need to “deserve” help. You only need to be human.