The only "gift" I ever gave to such professionals was a lovely flower arrangement in a decorative watering can. I gave it to her the last time I would see her. She moved her office far away, but saw me for next to nothing at her new location (which hubby drove me to on Saturdays for a couple months) while I transitioned to a new therapist. She was a wonderful therapist and person. I never had such a connection with a therapist before her. She loved the flowers. It was an appropriate gift.

I've sent my psychiatrist of 15 years cards on three ocasions. Via post to his office. Once was a get well card, another an appreciation card, and the most recent a card written when manic, scolding him slightly for replacing a painting in his office. He acknowledged and thanked me for the first two only. I know he read the third.

I know that some of my psychiatrists and therapists received gifts from patients. It's often artwork. Some better of such artwork is displayed in their offices

Have you ever kissed/hugged or been kissed or hugged by any of your past and present psychiatrists and/or therapists? What were the reactions? Have you wanted to express affection to one but didn't?