This is very similar to my experience at the beginning of therapy. But mine would say things like “how does that make you feel” and “why do you suppose you are feeling that way” kind of stuff. It’s a very gentle way of unpacking the trauma and letting you get where you need to go on your own time. Now (after gaining my confidence back) I walk in and say things like, “ I need direction on A, B, C” and we work up solutions to those things first and then I will talk about whatever else is bothering me. Just food for thought.