It sounds to me like you are wanting to express the deep gratitude you hold for your t for what he does for you. To me, that is not the same as having dependence or transference.

My t always appreciates it when I tell her how much she means to me, the impact she is having on my life, etc. It's a testament to her compassionate character and her commitment to our work together. I'm always thankful to her. When I express my deep gratitude to her, she really takes it to heart, so it's one small way for me to give back to her.

I can't imagine you would screw things up by letting your t know how thankful you are for what he is doing for you, especially since he is so safe. I'm sure he'd love to know of the impact he is having on you.