I don't think there's anything inherently wrong with a T making suggestions or dispensing advice. My T does this all the time and I've found it enormously helpful.
But it doesn't sound like this approach (dispensing advice + casual conversation) is working very well for you? Can you talk with your T about it, or find someone different?
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