Wow-the first visit would REALLY throw me. Actually, in the 7,8, or 9 shrinks/t's I've had over the years not one of them was a hugger. Not a single one and I am very okay with that. My current dr. shook my hand upon meeting but zero contact since.

Do you see yourself hugging after every session or do you think this was a welcome sort of thing?

If you think there is potential to work with him, I wouldn't use the hugging as an excuse not to continue.