T and I worked together for around two years before there was ever physical contact... and it was a handshake, lol. A handshake after two years!

When I dissociate a bit, or get extremely upset, T pulls his chair very close and takes my hand. The first time he did this, he asked if it would be okay.

When we do EMDR he does the alternating taps on my knees. He also asked if this was okay.

It was pretty much made clear awhile ago, that there would be too much "stuff" involved if there was ever to be a hug.

I could go on and on about my thoughts about physical contact in therapy, but I'll probably do that tomorrow, as I'm too tired.