I would always be honest with clients no matter what.
I hate being lied to and if I couldn't help or thought I didn't have the skills I would refer them straight away.
I would always let them start sessions and let them guide me as to what they needed. I hate ts that think they know what is best for the client.
At first meeting with a client I would let them know my boundaries so there would be no confusion around texting and calling. I think this would depend on the client and if they were in a crisis.
I would give hugs and lots of them but first I would wonder what the motivation behind asking for one was. I would try to be creative and work with paints and writing. If a client didn't or couldn't talk I would just sit there with them and wait until they were ready.
I would treat every client respect and not as though I know better because as t can't know what is best for us.