What I would think about, before making such a request is how it may turn out if the T is willing to engage at first but won't be able/willing to sustain it? Won't withdrawing the extra attention later be even more difficult than not starting/adding more? Because that is what seems to happen most often, based on posts on this forum. It's one thing that a client craves more attention and it makes sense to do so, but what can be provided within the structure of therapy is another. I agree with those suggesting that therapy can be highly addictive, especially for those who have cravings to start with. It's really a lot like how people start to use mind-altering substances - it feels good in the moment and we don't think about the negative consequences for a while, often until it's become extremely difficult to moderate. Then the cravings will just become more unbearable when the "drug" is withdrawn, or loses its efficacy and we just want more and more.