How well does your T understand you?

I also agree with Stopdog and think therapists have some responsibility to be able to explain or at least talk about what is going on. Most therapy approaches do suggest that there is some sort of explanation about how things work especially at the beginning, but I don't see why taking it up later on would be an issue, especially if there is a sense that something doesn't feel right or is confusing and therefore getting in the way of whatever the therapy is aiming to do.

I would have a difficult time with a therapist who refused to take up ANY issue I raised, especially one concerning the therapy itself. As far as I understand it, it is not up to the therapist to decide for the client. Therapists have to be beneficial and support the client's autonomy so they are not really supposed to do things for the client. And I see a therapist deciding things for you as doing that. It is also based it seems on the therapist's needs and values not yours, which also is sorta against the rules.

Not to get overly dramatic. That is not the point. The point is I think it is perfectly legitimate to bring up any questions and that therapists regardless of their own choices and preferences need to respect and respond to what their clients present.

I do have a bias since my therapy is primarily relationship oriented, using that as the vehicle for lots of other things. It does not mean that we always talk about the therapy itself, but it is understood that what happens at any moment is completely relevant and open to looking at. And though I admit my bias there is research that shows that the therapeutic alliance has more power than any methodology that may determine what is or is not part of your therapy. It is after all YOUR therapy. You are in charge and your therapist works for you and is not the boss.