Every T is different. Shaking hands seems too formal for therapy, though. I used to think hugging was yukky but now I like it. I used to think holding hands was for lovers or kids and their parents, but my T taught me otherwise.

My most recent T said she hugs some clients, but that it "wouldn't be good for ME". So it's not even the same policy for all clients. My current T told me yesterday that she doesn't hug everyone. I bet she doesn't hug the men, but I could be wrong about that.

I would be miserable until I asked if it were me. You won't know the answer until you ask!