"I'm programmed to analyze problems and suggest solutions. I can see that you may be facing... difficulties, and extensive research has proven that talking can help."

It's an incomplete answer on several levels, not in the least when he's describing his own motivations. The answer to that is complicated, however, and might go on to make his efforts seem less sincere. Would Zevran still be as likely to listen to his suggestions if he knew Connor was letting his programmed empathy combine with his awareness of Zevran's obvious problems? 'I'm programmed to care when it doesn't interfere with my mission' is a sentiment that has backfired before, no matter how true.