I have said it to 3 therapists. Two of them said it back. It only caused my attachment, transference ect to become unbearable to the point where I could hardly function. In the end those therapists left and the relationship ended and I was left with pain and grief that almost killed me. So I don't think its worth it. I don't want to sound like stopdog but therapists are just doing a job and someday the relationship will end. I think I have just had bad luck with therapists but what I went through after didn't make it worth it or a good idea so its something I will never ever say again. Years ago someone on here said love was mostly for personal relationships and I see the wisdom in that now. In my experience love just causes more pain and grief.