The use of safe nurturing touch was such an integral part of my therapy, for so many different reasons. Like you I heard time and time again that it shouldn't be done with clients, and was almost shamed for wanting/needing it. I never would have opened up to my Ex T if she hadn't been ok with it. I think Ts who dismiss it are seriously doing a disservice to those clients who would benefit from it. In my mind it is just another 'therapy technique' which should be utilised where suitable.