My therapist is very low key and often suggests leaving a topic for a while. I used think she meant permanently, but when I asked if she was suggesting I stuff it all back down, she said not all all.

I get the impression it's counterproductive for me to push when there's a lot of emotion and rising stress associated with a topic. My therapist's approach feels right for me. There's no rush or demand to tell all. We do sort of seem to circle back at some point, touch down and then move on again, so there's a sense of continuity without total avoidance.