I've been seeing my therapist for a year and in the first few intense sessions he used bodywork/touch therapy with me and let me hug him when I felt distressed. We haven't done any bodywork/hugged in session in maybe 8 months as most of need for physical comfort was around my inner inner child unmet needs. He always hugs me tightly after session so I know it's something he's obviously still ok with.

I'm seeing him next week and have been having really bad and intense feelings about some events that happened a few years ago. I feel gross and disgusted with myself. I feel like if I want a hug from him I have to go through all the. As feelings I have before I can ask him for a hug rather than just going in and saying "I've been having a really intense few weeks, please can I have a hug".

Which option do you guys think is best?
(Would be helpful if you guys use touch therapy/hugs with your therapist)