Hmm, I think I'd love it if my T did this. Especially when it comes to trust. She's self disclosed believing it would help, but it didn't. I have very little interest in her personal life, but think the part of that "want to knows more" is more about her methods. Our sessions do seem like I'm just having a chat, but because I know it isn't just a chat some of my gaurds are still up. Because I assume she's analyzing all my words and body language, but tells very little how it helps her understand me.

I think it would help with trust because some part of me knows when her response is a method/technique and so feels unconsciously goes to dishonest/ingenuine.