This very thing was big for me too. I could not ask face to face. I feared rejection so much. So, I asked via email. I have the green light to text/email any time and she responds 95% of the time. She responded that she would be happy to. It was very healing for me at the time. I will say that it does come with its challenges. I too was not touched as a child. My mom did not like any touch. This has left some crazy issues regarding touch for me. I only ask for a hug sometimes and sometimes she offers it. Here is one example of a challenge for me: last week I asked her for a hug at the end of a session. She did but her hugs are quick and she barely touches me. I internalized this and believe she really doesn't want to hug me so I told myself I no longer am going to ask. So I guess you just need to be prepared. You need to be able to accept whatever answer she gives, etc. it doesn't hurt to ask. I have asked for other things as well. For her to sit by me, put her hand on my back, sometimes it feels good to just put these things out there.