As someone that let everything bottle up and brew over, leading to ruined relationships, I completely understand how it feels to not want to be vulnerable and open with others. In the end, however, it is healthy and best to share how you are feeling and what you are going through with those you are close with. The most important thing is to be open/vulnerable with the right people, not someone you feel like will take advantage of what you are sharing with them. Counselors are supposed to help you when it comes to stuff like this, its their job, after all. Regardless, I suggest starting with small things that you want to share before sharing more major and colossal bits of information. It can make you more comfortable in sharing in the long run.

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About counseling, I say give it a try or two and reflect on how it is affecting you. I didn`t go to counseling until it was ``too late`` and I was already a mess, but it personally helped me a ton and I never expected it to. Based on my experience, they do give lots of good advice and it is helpful. It is up to you, however, if you take advantage of the counseling and actually do what they are telling you to do or else it will be pointless. Of course, it also depends on the advice.. sometimes it won`t work for you specifically.

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And lastly, my PMs are always open for you if you need it, :)