I agree, it sounds like she's either in training or just qualified and playing by the 'book'.

It's a classic question that a lot of analytic therapists won't answer straight off the bat, because it really translates to: How long have you been doing this, will you have enough experience to be able to care for me? By not directly answering, she can help you reflect on your vulnerability and dependancy needs within the relationship.

Having said that, it is extremely frustrating and a bit infantilising. As we are paying for a service, we should know what we are paying for... i.e. how much experience the therapist has. I think it can also hinder the relationship. My therapist is a bit like this, it hasn't helped our relationship in the long run, it's taken a really long time to get anywhere. If I were to start again with someone else, I would choose someone who was a little more open and less rigid.