Everyone's got a different style. Some T's are more directive and life coach-y than others. Yours seems further on that side of the spectrum than not, which I think is fine in and of itself but has cons as well as benefits. If it is on your mind enough to post here, I'd ask him about it.

My T, while not as directive as yours, took more of a lead in the beginning. I think you're right that part of it could be an age thing--I'm in my mid-twenties, my T's in his forties (I think). I was even younger when I first came to therapy, not well, not confident, and kind of needed a designated Adult to tell me what to do. To the point that our sessions could look like this:

Me: "I'm bummed out."

T: "Why?"

Me: "My car engine light's on. I think something's wrong with it. I don't know what to do."

T: "Have you thought about...taking it to a mechanic?"

Me: "Oh, wow, That's a really good idea."

Haha, kind of a toy example, but I think you get my drift. Again, nothing inherently wrong with it, necessarily, but if it's a change you've noticed and it's on your mind, I would ask. Counter-transference is a real thing, and it could be he's appointed himself "guide" without even really realizing it, and without giving you a fair chance to be your own guide.

Anyway, thanks for sharing and good luck!