I have a lot fo trouble crying in front of anyone, and only cried in t a few times (though never real, unrestrained crying. it's always just been rogue tears spilling out of my eyes and me not being able to stop it).
T's always try to let me know it's ok to cry. I still dislike it a lot. ex-ex-t sat there quietly and reminded me where the tissues were or offer them when they were out of easy reach (only teared up twice with her). Oh, actually, I cried hysterically on the phone with her once, and she just listened and talked comfortingly after I slowed... so maybe that would be a good response for me.
It was not really ok to cry for me as a kid, so it's scary. I'm torn between thinking physical touch might be nice (hug maybe?) and prefering they only tell me it's ok, then sit there quietly while I cry... I think it might be good to cry in the presence of a safe person finally, but I am not sure if I'm able to let that happen...