I am going through the same thing (the other 167 hours... just ignore the tussle &#129315... it is so hard to leave that space with T and, for me, go back to the unhealthy relationships I have surrounded myself with. I have worked with many therapists over many years and two weeks ago was the first time I cried real tears with a T (that weren’t frustration or anger at the T). T knew if he acknowledged it I would stop so he paused, let his expression soften for a moment and just kept going only a tad softer and more gentle. I am fortunate that because of the type of T I have he was able/willing to reach out and hold my hand to comfort me before we ended. As for allowing it, my T kept it brief so that I did not have time to react, shut down or push him away which I think makes it easier to do again in the future.