I think many Ts more than welcome that sort of need but it can depend on the modality they practice and probably their personality. To me, if someone hires a professional to get help with something they cannot resolve on their own, it means they need the help. But relational need is not always like a child's for a parent, I personally never felt that way with my Ts or anyone after my 30's and even then, as an adult, never felt that any of my needs were child-like. More than wanting a mentor or advisor, maybe a role model sometimes... but not a parent figure. Regardless, I think that need is okay, it is just that a therapist cannot really parent an adult client for many reasons IMO in a form that it'll be provided unconditionally and truly "as needed", and when clients expect that, it often leads to frustration. The way I can see a T is more like a consultant and I am perfectly okay with needing expert help sometimes if there really is something they can provide.