Better, lack of interest in psychotherapy

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I've been doing better and I've been more productive lately, as part of an improvement over the past couple months. My therapist left in May and since then I have not been back for therapy. I am inclined not to continue, remembering how uncomfortable I felt with therapy in the last few weeks. I hated how I would mention something, and the therapist would keep plying for answers. If I would not talk, then he would demand to know why. It was getting exasperating. Because of this, I am inclined not to go back unless there is a specific problem that needs addressed.

If you don't feel you have a reason to be in "talk" therapy right now, maybe you're right not to go for a while, especially if your life is going well currently. Smart to keep the door open to a future session if and when you find something you do want to talk about. Sounds like you didn't get on well with the past therapist, maybe the next one would be more on your wavelength. Mine have been a mixed bunch, some have been helpful, others haven't. I think talk therapy can do a lot of good, but forcing these things might not be wise.

What I remember distinctly, is that no one can help repair old dogmas that lurk behind closed doors so to speak.
Unless that person is a specifically trained counsellor or had years of it, and happens to be a good listener, then you're going to have a s**t therapist.
One who gets paid on upfront commission fees beguiling those under false cloakroom proceedings, has a cortisone bullet delivered in the form of tongue twisters and sadistic negotiations to prep you for the last stage.
The only bet, is the form of a trained Samaritan or anxiety coach and maybe a cognitive therapist, although its not something I have tried, I doubt it would have improved my situation before, but maybe in a few years if I need one, it might.