I couldn't work with a chasm between me and my therapist. And i don't think a lot of therapists could work in that way.

And if you think about it there is evidence to the contrary that there is no relationship between client and therapist because if there was no closeness, no relationship, then why would so many instances of blurred boundaries happen? Why would there be a need for ethics and boundaries if there was a huge chasm? The reality is it is a relationship of sorts and the boundaries need to be there to keep the therapist mindful of their position and not to get over-involved which would be super easy to do for people they see every week in pain and care about.