My T has made compliments in all three categories. It's not something that comes up every session or anything, but we've been meeting for a couple years now and in that time he's made a couple comments in each category. On the appearance side, he's said once I was well dressed, or looked professional (I was wearing my work uniform). One time I thought he had a slip of the tongue indicating he found me attractive, but I've questioned whether that was just more in my mind. He's definitely never said anything directly about my appearance except for my work clothes.

I like your comment about T's not giving compliments lightly, actually hadn't considered that, and I personally tend to take compliments with a grain of salt... but you are probably right, doesn't sound like a T to say something nice if it's not true.

This seems mean and not really appropriate. I don't think a T should express any opinion on a persons physical appearance unless it is to point out clothing choices or health issues. For example, I could see if you wore baggy sweats with stains on them, your T might want to bring that up and ask why you might be doing that. Or, maybe you look extremely fatigued. Whether someone's features and mannerisms are attractive or not is entirely subjective, for example I've fallen for several people who my friends have said were not attractive and vice versa... so I think sharing his opinion on that would just be mean. Any way you could have misinterpreted him?