That's a hard one to answer....

I would suggest checking into the rules of confidentiality where you plan to attend counselling.

In my part of the world counsellors are required by law to report child neglect or abuse...

Same here, but they must have grounds for taking the child away. and proof that abuse has occured. I would tell as much about myself, how I was feeling etc. but if you have doubts, and I presume there has been no abuse to your children. only tell things that are relative to you'r illness. XXX

What that therapist shown on the T.V. show did was not only unprofessional(therapists are bound by law of confidentiality to keep a patient's private life private)but also illegal in her practice.I believe what Chunkie says is true here too:only if you or your baby are endangered by something you are doing, can she report it..And even then,my understanding of it is she has to inform YOU first,about planning to tell other authorities.
From the illnesses you describe,I believe therapy can be highly helpful to you.You might want to discuss these very fears of yours,about exposure, with your new therapist on the first day.That way, yoou might get a genuine read on how she truly feels about sticking to the law of confidentiality. If you feel comfortable with her response,that's a good sign you have a trustworthy therapist.And,as you begin to trust her over time,I'd say tell her anything except what might make you later feel anxious and uncomfortable to have shared...Best of luck!

bascially, you think you go to a therapist to air it all out and you are safe. While a therapist is there to listen and help, it is their job to intervene in extreme circumstances regardless if their patient can handle it with thier significant other or not.

if the therapist doesnt, they themselves can be in trouble.

The laws now-a-days are a lot tougher in domestic/child relevant issues. It is mainly to stop things before they get out of hand. Some times, people can act too quickly. But one thing you can guarantee, when a child is involved or there is abuse of some kind, the Dr will step in regardless of the bond or relationship you have with them.

They do it for your best interest as most times you cant and it is the law.