So, long story short, I've had a new therapist since December. The story of the end of the previous therapist is for another time, but may come out in bits and pieces.

Anyway, so this new therapist is very good. It's a different relationship than the last one, but this is going well and he has the expertise to help me with Complex PTSD.

I finally got up the nerve to discuss touch in therapy with him. He does not touch. I understand why. I'm disappointed -- but also recognize that it is probably for the best.

My question is -- is it reasonable to ask that he sit closer to me (especially during EMDR)? We sit about ten feet apart with a glass coffee table in between us (I noticed the glass because I've wanted to hit something a few times and glass is not a good choice).

So he can't touch me, but his words do wonders. Is it reasonable to ask him to move closer, or for me to move closer to him? He's very open to these types of things. I'm just gauging the rejection-factor on this request since I'm a bit sensitive from the (expected) rejection of a requst for physical touch .