Thank you for all the responses.

No, T & I did not specifically discuss policies regarding touch. T does specialize in trauma and is aware of my CSA although we have no discussed details (T just knows it happened). However, my reason for seeing him has nothing to do with CSA or anything physical.

I do not have any issues with touch and feel safe with T. He is very professional during our sessions. I have no reason to think that he would just randomly hug me without asking permission first. He does not sit too near me and even when asking questions, he is very gentle and compassionate.

I don't have a problem with T hugging me b/c of the physical touch. I think maybe a part of me craves it. But I think emotionally, it may freak me out and make me act awkward because I will feel exposed. I already freak out internally when T gives me compliments (ie. that he believes in me, thinks I'm smart etc.). Because he started shaking my hand in the beginning of our sessions, I just wanted to see if others T's did this and later offered hugs. I'm not sure if T is simply testing to see my reaction.