For me...yes...I completely agree. One of the reasons I clicked so much with my current T is through a little self-disclosure on her part, through her showing some emotion, and through her effectively soothing me (verbally). I hugged her once, after I had gotten out of the hospital and she had gone on vacation...didn't see her for two weeks during a very bad time. She hugged me back, did not reject me or act weird at all. I honestly didn't know therapy hugs were taboo at that time, but we have not hugged since. She also bought me a coffee once, and has mentioned thinking about me outside of session twice. That definitely made me feel more bonded to her, more special. In turn, that led to more disclosure and more trust on my part. I guess I feel like I am more than just a paycheck to her, and that has made all the difference....