I think it is hard for both T and client, the first few times when each person is trying to get to know the other a bit to see if they can work together; you have expectations and she's aware of that and afraid to let you down, too probably!

I saw my T after 10 years away from having seen her and our first session then was hard; even though we'd known one another pretty well, 10 years previously! I knew I wanted to work with her, why I had called her, etc. so you'd think I wouldn't be nervous but it was heck both waiting for my session (she was just going out of town for two weeks when I originally called her and set up the first appointment) and after the first session, noticing changes in 10 years and wondering at myself and her and what we'd said and if it would all work. It's hard just to "establish" therapy so it can happen I think.

I'd go with a combination of CBT and talk and make sure you tell her you know the basics so she doesn't work to go over stuff you already are aware of.