First of all, you're very brave not only to have found the courage to go in there at all, but to post about your experience and seek some help. It is very understandable that it is hard for you to try to open up tell her anything. I know for me personally, I started with my T at the referral of friends that would probably have dragged me in there if I hadn't gone voluntarily. And it took me at least 5 sessions to be even able to open up, let alone about 10 more to be able to feel like I could trust T enough to feel vulnerable. Your T sounds very understanding and willing to give you some space to have the time to feel comfortable...do you think you will be able to let your T talk to you about your childhood, etc. if you are able to get to that point?