Wanted to share my experience and see what others experiences are with this too.

Lately I've been very aware of the physical distance between t and myself during sessions. Usually we meet in t's office. T sits on a small couch and I sit across the office in a chair. There's probably 6 or 7 feet between us. But two sessions ago it was nice outside and we sat at a picnic table behind the building.

I found it much easier to share sitting at the picnic table than in t's office. I stayed more present and felt I could answer questions with less hesitation. With less distance I felt like my words weren't going to get lost between me and t. But, I also appreciated the barrier the table created between us. Our spaces were still defined. I don't want t to touch me or hold me. I still want my own space. I just feel like less distance between us makes me feel more secure in sharing. I am thinking of bringing this up next session, but I am a bit nervous about doing so.

I am curious how others experience physical distance in sessions.