How do you interpret that your T encourages it?

I cannot say if mine does or not because I wouldn't know how to interpret it.

Mine definitely talks to me a lot, even about stuff other than therapy (after sessions), and I really appreciate it. I don't have many people to have intelligent conversations with.

She doesn't talk about my attachment much. I don't think she encourages me in the sense of wanting me to be attached (is that what you mean?), but she definitely makes me feel like we have a relationship that's not just plain T-client talk.

I am perfectly happy with how she is.