Yes, my child part wants to jump in my T's lap, have her hold me, keep me safe, etc. I feel those wants very strongly, usually when I'm away from my T. Then, in the session, my adult part realizes my wants are silly. Not silly, but unattainable. Holding Ts hand provides some of that, though. It's a compromise.

I think it's always best to keep talking about your child needs and wants even though your T can't fulfill them. That's a major goal of therapy, to understand those needs and talk about them until they no longer take over. I feel better when I tell my T, and feel less embarrassed because she tells me she accepts all of my parts. ( Not DID, just parts of my personality).