There's something really nuanced and touching about this. He definitely has a game plan for you having as strong a voice in living as in writing. Earlier, in a different update, someone commented on if what he wants for you is what you want for yourself. He goes beyond mirroring - into maybe motivational interviewing. He is really committed to you, it feels like from here.

On the consultant thing- my T says these things too- it is kind of "au contraire" to dependence/ attachment/ too much focus on the relationship. It upsets me at times- like once he said he is not the only psychologist who could help me and once he said he is a doctor of minds like a podiatrist is a doctor for feet. However month later, I called him back to those statements and he gave such a big smile and said". . . Yes, I can be. . . a challenging person. I am here for you and I am your advocate, actually".

They try to take stances that make us reflect rather than always say directly what they mean(?). I think he was countering you, and raising your bid