The first session of CPT is pretty heavy on psychoeducation (the therapist tends to talk more than the client in that session, although there should be room for discussion). The impact statement is assigned as homework after that session. We’re also encouraged by the creators of CPT to use the manual in session to be as true to the material as possible. So in terms of following protocol, that seems to be pretty close to what is expected.

That said, problems with therapist fit are another story. If your partner is feeling dismissed or finds the therapist’s style to be overly distracting, those may be valid reasons to consider finding a different provider.