Hi and Welcome,
I'm really glad that you are planning to talk to a counsellor and work on your recovery. That's a good plan. I didn't tell my family and friends when I stopped drinking. If you are uncomfortable doing it, then don't do it, at least not right now. And, I had to stay away from alcohol and people drinking for a long time. It took many months before I was comfortable in that setting. The thing is, recovery involves a lot of changes and tough decisions, but know for sure that you can do this.