I have been in therapy for many many years. I have a great relationship with my therapist. I too need some sort of physical comforting in sessions which are especially intense. My therapist will hug me if I ask her too. She will hold onto me for as long as I need. Her hugs are strong and very comforting. Sometimes she talks to me when she is hugging me reassuring me that I am safe with her. The hugs are given at the end of a session. There have been a few times she has asked me if I want a hug but usually I ask.