(((tree)))
Your post really illustrated for me how different Ts do therapy. My T is very directive and has an agenda for most if not all of my sessions. She has sort of forced me to talk about things more than once. She tells me all the time that there is a better way to do things and what it is.

so it's hard for me to know how to respond to your post, because what your T said to you doesn't seem that odd to ME, it's very similar to how my T does therapy, but if you're not used that it must be difficult. Maybe your T mentioned it in order to give you time to think about it and to let it sink in a little bit?

It's so great that you recognize that it's coming from a place of genuine caring and a desire to help you, and that you know that when it comes time for your session on Thurs that your T will let you lead the way. Trust that.