This is exactly how I feel about this method. My therapist does this constantly. I tell him something that I feel is big, and he says nothing, and then just stares at me. And then I say nothing. And we sit in silence. I've been going to him for months now, so I feel like he should see that this doesn't do a thing to help me. I need feedback or guidance or something besides a "hmm" and a stare. When he gives me silence, I feel like he's thinking what I said is pointless or that he didn't hear me at all. I do realize my reaction could be a reaction to my former therapist who was...not compassionate, to say the least.