My therapist did not hug me for a long time but then one day after a particurlarly difficult session I asked for a hug and he gave it to me. Now we hug at the end of each session and it feels quite natural. I've "checked in" with him on this issue...his comfort level and he has reassured me that the is comfortable with it so we have continued with a warm hug at the end of each session. It has greatly imporved our therapeudic relationship. My two previous therapist did not hug at all.