In your case, it doesn't sound like it would be beneficial to see your file. If there's a block, I think it's more likely that you need to talk and talk and talk some more. I know what you mean about not really being able to express your true self through words though. I went through a lot of therapists before I found the one that realized just because I looked OK and acted OK that I wasn't OK and who believed me and helped me search things out when I said I felt bad but didn't know why.

I think talking about what her perceptions are is a good start. Or, even talking about what you think her perceptions are of you. I also don't think there's anything wrong with asking about her techniques and how she thinks that they will be beneficial to you, either.

How long have you been seeing her? I think people who have a hard time communicating feelings also do a good job of hiding their true selves (myself included!) so it can take a little while to really get to the meat of the issues. It sounds like you have a good relationship so far, I would bank on that and just express some of the concerns you have stated here vs asking to see your file (at this point).