For me, the hugging has been hugely healing. When we talk about things that I think are horrifying and make me a disgusting person, him being willing to touch me is huge. It is very reassuring that I am not disgusting. I am not contaminating other people. From the beginning, though, it was my choice. I was the one who brought up the issue of touching. He has asked since then about whether I am okay with the hugging. Hugging is always my choice. It is not something that we just DO without ever talking about what it means. Your T does sound poorly trained, but I do not think a full frontal embrace is inherently wrong or harmful for the client.