I'm just totally clueless. I never really thought about physical contact until I read this thread. I don't think I really want to be touch by her. A hand shake would be OK, but I really don't think I need it. During my first session she said hello, I said hello, and then she lead me up stairs to her office. Now that I think about it.. the fact that I unconsciously choose to sit on the part of the couch furthest from her chair is probably a pretty good clue that I like my personal space. This thread certainly makes me wonder how many other non-verbal cues I project...Hmm