I would invite you to be direct BethRags. This is, after all, your therapy. And, as the client, ought to be the one getting something out of your sessions.

This is concerning as it shows your T has got too enmeshed(?) or at least lost her objectivity and certainly professionalism. A T should not feel 'rejected' by a client stating their needs. She seems to be 'forgetting' that it is *not* about her. Or it shouldn't be.

Even her talking about herself, her life and beliefs is not appropriate. She is not putting your needs first.

I would be direct - kind but direct. Otherwise, it is a waste of your time, energy, emotional investment, money...