Have you considered getting a new therapist?
"Thanks for your advice," is polite and noncommittal.
With regard to length, it will take some courage. "I've been thinking and I've decided that to get better i need to speak more in here. I need to put myself out there more." Stick to your guns on this.
After that, you can interrupt as needed by saying "Remember I need to speak more in here." And then say what is on your mind.
Still a therapist who drones on and on and freely dispenses advice doesn't necessarily sound like a keeper. What do you like about him?
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