My ex ex-T used to sit next to me and hold my hand when she would read my journal. I thought if she read something she reacted to, I could feel her movement in her hands. That and it was comforting. We would hug at the end of every session.

Ex-T would never hold my hand. She said she reserved that for her family only. But she did rub my shoulder, arm, or leg to comfort me. We also hugged at the end of sessions.

Current T doesn't do touch except for hugs at the end of every session.

I crave touch from certain people. But I have found that for me it's better to not have so much touch in therapy. Don't get me wrong, I want more, but it only leads to a stronger dependency.

I think there is a place for touch in therapy. It can be very healing. Just make sure boundaries are in place, and hopefully your T doesn't go in reverse about it.