Carly: My experience with counseling was over a period of 40 years. At times it was very helpful but I finally learned that, at least for me, it was not sufficient to maintain long term sobriety. I kept relapsing. That stopped only when I was able to get into a program which brought me in contact with others in recovery. I joined an AA agnostics group, although I am not an agnostic or atheist, and that group helped me with some of the issues which I found I had with conventional AA. This seemed to work for me and I have not had a drink for 25 years. I can't speak for others, only for myself.
Counseling can be extremely helpful. It all depends on the counselor and the relationship between counselor and patient. If you find a good counselor then that would be very helpful. Perhaps some arrangement can be made so that you don't have to rely on telephone counseling to preserve anonymity. I'd also advise a program which enabled you to associate with other persons in recovery.
W.