Yes, absolutely.

I have seen four main therapists, all very different and have helped me in different ways. T1 was very maternal and I was only a teen when seeing her, but I was so disturbed that I couldn't take any risks with her and I didn't work through a lot of stuff. Some years later, T2 helped me grow from functioning primarily as a child to an adult, but she was very different from T1 and didn't 'do' transference, so I didn't experience her in the same way even though she was a lovely T. We looked more at goals together. T3 wasn't a good match for me - she came across quite clinical and cold at times, although she did help me a lot with a specific situation in my life. Current T is extremely empathic, caring, open and giving, and like you I've not experienced a T quite like her before. She lets me text her on holiday if I need to, offers hugs and is just a really lovely heartfelt person. I feel also that she can meet me where I am emotionally and that I will be able to grow from the work with her because she is allowing space for all of me, not just some of me.

I agree with your T that some therapies don't work for some people. Also, some therapies don't work for people at certain times as well. Its extremely subjective and this is where therapy can be such an elusive profession.

It's wonderful that you feel this T can help you. Wishing you well!