Since I've never had email contact, I can't be sure whether it would work for me or not. I think I'd be worried that I would overdo it and frustrate my T. It's probably best that there is this firm boundary or else I would embarrass myself more than I do already. My T encourages me to call if I need to. And I do call but with the request she not return my call (except on occassion). That way she can hear what's going on with me and I don't need to feel guilty about her needing to be my T when we're not in session. I prefer to talk to her face to face. I do find it helpful to vent or relay my appreciation on telephone at least once a week on her voicemail.