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You sound concerned about this in your post. T's are trained to observe us to help us all the more. Observing us for is another means they have of taking good care of us. It can't take the place of words, but it can enhance and clarify what's being talked about. If my affect doesn't match my level of comfort/discomfort, then that might tell T there is more to talk about yet.

It's a casual kind of observation, not critical or judgemental.

One example I can think of is I was telling T about talking to someone about going to see the symphony. I had never mentioned my interest in music before or how much I love to go listen to symphonies and orchestras. She smiled at one point and remarked that she didn't know I like classical music and that she'd never seen me so animated. This didn't require any covert or deep observation, but her noticing (another word for observation that makes it seem more benign and shows the observer's interest) connected us and helped her know more about me.