So glad that your session went well!

I think Ts often try to normalise things because they don't really want their clients to have beliefs like "I am totally crazy" or "I am different to everyone in the whole world", I think they see those kinds of beliefs as unhelpful and that it's more helpful for clients to think "it's understandable that I think/say / do xyz given the circumstances". My T often says that sort of thing and I've seen other people writing about it here, so I think it is a general kind of T approach.

I know what you mean about feeling like T is minimising or feeling like you don't need therapy. I used to have those kinds of worries too. I talked to my T about it and he said that he is trying to strike a balance between normalising things and helping me to believe that I am a "normal" person like everyone else, but also listening to what I say and not coming across as minimising or dismissing. I personally find it helpful when T explains his approach or his thoughts about these kinds of things.

Anyway sorry for the rambling response and I hope it hasn't made you feel bad again, I'm really glad that your session went well and hope you can hold on to that!