I know that in my case my therapist has the upper hand in session. I have to abide by the rules that she sets in order for our session to run smoothly. Sometimes I don't mind it but it's like walking on eggshells at other times. She has clearly created boundaries which she enforces well. I'm unclear at times as to what's acceptable or not based on those boundaries. I feel like I'm dancing my way around things at times.

She runs the session on her time and it starts when she chooses to start. im not sure if this is the norm with most therapists but this is what I've experienced. Basically her boundaries are not negotiable.