This thread has been really interesting to me. Thanks, seventyeight. My former T hugged me at our final session, though a side twist to that is that later on we hugged twice in RL because our paths cross at various times. It felt okay, kind of a let-down to what I'd fantasized.

My new T will allow hugs and I will let you know how it feels when it happens. The hand-holding with her felt wonderfully healing and safe the first 2 sessions we did it. This week it still felt safe but not as healing. Touch and what it means to me is something I need to explore and this T is giving me the opportunity to do it "hands-on". Sorry, I couldn't help that pun!