My first T came from a psychodynamic stance. She was one of the most kind, warm and affectionate Ts I've ever known. She didn't say much at all about herself though, barring things like where she was going on holiday (as it helped me to get a physical sense of where she was) and other snippets. Nothing about her family, but I never wondered about them. I was very young on seeing her, and it never occurred to me that she had a life outside of where I saw her. Much like I never saw my teachers having a life either.

It IS much more about the T's personality. The very last way I'd describe my ex T is blank slate, yet she was very much psychodynamic. She didn't give much away...and yet she was completely in the room with me in every moment. She was just a lovely person. If a T isn't good with emotions full stop, they are much more likely to hold back with you.