When I used to arrive at the T that I saw for 8 years he used to give me the kind of friendly welcome just about any warm and familiar professional might give. He would say 'Hello' and 'go take a seat' and gesture towards the office. Often we would start with some trivia he had just come across, or whatever.

Since then I've seen 4 different Ts. One was sort of neutral but also quite self-involved so there wasn't a particular 'welcoming' expression or vibe. Another had a slightly rueful expression and would wave me in. A third had a definitely sympathetic expression and so does the 4th I'm now seeing. So, I'm realizing I find it somehow unpleasant that someone should look at me sympathetically before I've even sat down or opened my mouth. Is it condescending? Should I point it out to her? Does it imply something about the relationship that goes deeper than anything that can really be addressed in a conversation?