Shehnaaz Gill Faces Backlash Over Therapy Comment; Netizens Recall Her Past Support for Mental Health

Shehnaaz Gill has found herself at the centre of an online discussion after her comments about therapy during a recent interview went viral. While some social media users found her remarks amusing, others questioned her stance, especially after an older video surfaced in which she spoke openly about seeking professional help for her mental health.

Shehnaaz's Therapy Comment Goes Viral:

During an interview with Pinkvilla, Shehnaaz was asked a simple question by a fan: “Ma'am, do you go to therapy?” The question appeared to catch her off guard, prompting a strong response.

“Why therapy? There is no need for it. People who show attitude and ego in front of me need therapy. Those people need it who need to calm their ego. Not me, people like me don't need it,” she said.

The clip quickly gained traction online, with users sharing mixed reactions across social media platforms.

Internet Divided Over Her Response:

Many users reacted to the statement with criticism, while others came to her defence. Some felt her response downplayed the importance of therapy, while others argued that people were overanalyzing an off-the-cuff remark. One user commented, “She doesn't know, but she needs it.” Another wrote, “Bro asked one question and accidentally opened a full therapy referral department.” A third user said, “She sounds too overconfident and oversmart nowadays.”

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However, supporters of Shehnaaz pointed out that she should not be judged for choosing whether or not to seek therapy. “Why is she assuming that Shehnaaz needs therapy? Is she a doctor?” one fan asked. Another added, “Why should she take therapy? Why even ask such a question?”

Old Video Tells a Different Story:

As the debate intensified, an older video of Shehnaaz from a 2025 interview with Curly Tales resurfaced online. In the clip, she candidly discussed undergoing therapy and even encouraged others to consider it.

“I have taken a lot of therapy, especially for my anger issues,” she shared at the time. She further emphasized the value of professional help, saying, “There comes a time when everybody needs therapy. Everyone should take therapy because people think they are perfect, but nobody is perfect, and everyone can benefit from it.”

The resurfaced interview added a new layer to the discussion, with many users highlighting the apparent contradiction between her past and present remarks.

While some questioned the change in her stance, others suggested that her recent response may have been influenced by the way the question was framed. Regardless, the conversation has reignited an important discussion around therapy, mental health awareness, and public perceptions surrounding seeking professional help.