I had a male T only once for a short time when my mother died, and it was a negative experience for me for a string of reasons unrelated to this. But if I saw a male therapist now, I think it would be quite different.
The trouble with talking to a female T about mommy issues (as I have done) is it’s kind of awkward to be talking about something that may be directly related to the woman you’re talking to. I’d say things like, “I wish I could just be held by a maternal figure,” and of course that included her as she sat there with her arms crossed and no expression on her face. I couldn’t talk about maternal issues without trying to censor myself in a way that didn’t sound like I was being suggestive. I didn’t need her to hug me, but I still wanted to express that I wanted to be hugged. With a male t, I probably would have felt more free discussing the maternal transference that has bubbled up in my life for years and years. So if it’s helpful and comfortable, I say it’s not weird.