My T self discloses quite a bit. We have a very close relationship. I think his sharing information about himself with me helped build our relationship. So even if it seemed there was no obvious reason for him to tell me he got new hardwood floors or he had a cat or that he visited an ailing family member, it helped build our relationship into something strong and emotionally intimate. That kind of relationship makes it easier for me to feel safe and share with him. So if he takes a couple of minutes to talk about himself in our sessions, it is not wasted time. We draw closer, and that facilitates therapy and healing. That works for us. I think if he had a client who didn't want him to self disclose, he would pick up on that and honor it.