Yeah, the aftermath can be so hard on us it makes us think twice before opening the wound...
T and I had this arrangement that if I felt highly anxious or scared or what after a session, she said it was ok for me to call her any time. Also, at times she would call me and check in. It felt very comforting. Nowadays, I'm better able to take care of my needs so I initiate those calls and assertively tell her that it's hard for me and could she please call me.