Hi, Pele. You didn't say what you have shared with him, but if he is really worried about your mental health, then he is feeling obligated to share your issues with the counselor. This issue might not be the one you're dealing with--but if you are sharing about abuse you are experiencing, then teachers are required by law to report it!

I did a lot of confiding in one of my teachers when I was in high school. She said the counselors had been wondering what was wrong with me! In retrospect, I wish that she had suggested that I go to talk with one of them.

He is probably feeling awkward--wanting to help you, and by referring you to the counselors, I suspect he believes that's the best way he can. Is there one of the counselors that you can feel comfortable with--please give them a try. After all, they do have the training as professional "listeners" and he doesn't! Okay?