Possibly being like "Do you ever think you'd benefit by possibly talking to someone who can provide you with good advice and help you take a load off? Sounds like a Miracle Worker to me, but way more accessable!"

sorry in 99% of the time it would be the last thing I would do , I would suggest friends first and foremost as they don't tend to drag bullshit that has nothing to do with whats wrong with them into it as psychologists tend to do

"I know this may sound funny and please don't take this as a judgement or anything but I wanted to say that seeing a counsellor really helped me out at one point. You might consider talking to someone if things are really getting to you lately."

Lead into the subject by talking about something that happened to you/your friend and how you/your friend needed to talk to someone about it. Tell them how you realised that talking with friends/family about personal stuff would be a bit risky because you were worried that what you told them might affect how they perceived you - and there were some things that you didn't want to talk about with friends or family. Then say that you realised that talking to a stranger on the bus or the cleaner or a taxidriver wouldn't be a good idea, because you knew you needed to talk to someone more than just once or twice, besides which you couldn't be sure that a person like that wouldn't have their own agenda or personal worries interfering with any advice they might give. Finish up by saying that you/your friend chatted about this with a good friend and they recommended a psychologist that they knew of. Relate the story of how you went along to see the psychologist and what a relief it was to talk about your stuff to an independent third party. No worries about anybody gossiping about you or thinking you were silly - and besides that, the psychologist had a lot of great suggestions for how to deal with some of the issues that were affecting you. Mention that it was good to know that the person you were seeing was a professional and therefore wouldn't have their own opinions etc affecting their understanding of what you were trying to say. Pick your moment when you do this. Be careful not to bring it up out of the blue. Be gentle and act as though it's just an everyday matter. If you refer to your own or a good friend's experience , then the whole thing is normalised, and that's the least intimidating for the person you're trying to convince.

Perhaps tell them how you've been helped, if you ever sought therapy yourself.

I'm not sure that you can. I think what you have to do is quietly and respectfully state your case to them. Preferably this should be in surroundings that are comfortable to them. Just ask them to listen you you and reassure them that you are telling them this because you can see things differently from where you sit and that you fully (100%) support them. Also, be prepared to be told to get lost and mind your own business.Maybe you will have started the thought processes going in the right direction--but that doesn't meant that the person will not lash out at you. Good Luck. and tell them that you still care deeply about them.

Write them an anonymous letter saying that you're concerned for their well-being.

I don't know how exactly to do it, but do it with empathy rather than scorn. I hate that there's so much stigma surrounding therapy. It shouldn't even be a possible insult at all. Just a suggestion about life functioning unrelated to worth. (aka, you're not a bad person for getting help from therapy)

not 2!

"Dood, there is this TOTALLY hot shrink at 5th and Mayfield in the blue building, I'm gonna go and pretend to have issues just so I can get an appointment. Oh you wanna try too? Here's the number..."

go and tell him you feel lik talking about his life for a change

Try to (kindly) "mirror" their speech and behaviour.

Gift certificate. Include a note - "If you ever just want to talk to someone that won't get back to anyone else".

my parents just tried to tell me i wasn't crazy, and i wasn't the only one in the fam that had seen a psychotherapist. i didn't feel better, but after so many run downs with my father and so many other issues going on i didn't really know what else to do - so i gave in and went. when i told my friends, apparently some of them thought it was a good idea i heard from a friend - who also saw a psychologist:"nobody said you had to deal with this shit alone." for some reason that one line worked

Just don't tell them it in this way. "You need to see a Psychologists" "Go see a Psychologists" in better if they're looking for you as a advice speaker; tell them that you're not that great and give a friend or tell them a Psychologists would be your choice. The only way I see it; "insulting" someone to see a Psychologists is the way you worded and toned it.. rude.

I would tell them bluntly. If someone told me it like that, it would show that they care, and I'd appreciate that. Just don't act weird around them afterwards..but encourage them to go. Don't talk to their family about it first..that has happened to me and I no longer trusted the person.

Hey guess what? ELMOST IS COMING TO TOWN! FOLLOW ME TO THE CAR!!

Got two ways: write in a piece of paper, give it to him and run. or tell him there's free food there and when he gets there, lock the door. haha. but seriously, i would prob be like "i just want the best for you and i want you to be happy. i think this guy can help you sort things out..."

don't bother ... people have tried with me alot!

Tell them that you just went to a psychologist and it helped you out tremendously. Then tell them that you wouldn't recommend it for those who are weak. Later on, tell them you think they seem cool enough to see a psychologist and that you think they are strong enough to gain much from going. Tell them that it is a very interesting and rewarding experience. Double dare them. Ask them to prove they have balls type of pressure.

look, if someone is going to get mad or insulted for telling them they need help that sucks. look if they get mad that shows that person is not going to get anything out of going. you have to let that person know he has a problem and to seek help. u cant force therapy on someone who does not want it. to make it easy u talk to your friend and tell him if he feels he has a problem he should change. and then talk about going to psychology. once he can admit he needs it. if this dont help good luck.