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Is it okay that my therapist records our sessions?

Ang93

My new therapist asked me to sign a contract, and I thought it would be all the usual things, but was rather surprised to learn that he wanted to record every session. We had already had 2 sessions before this - I don't know whether or not these were recorded or not.

I asked if this was for reflection purposes. He seemed to say yes, and then said he rarely listens back to them anyway and they get deleted after 4 weeks.

Do you think this is okay or something to worry about?

I really don't want to change therapists again as my last therapist ended things very abruptly and I've found this very traumatic. 

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  • I would ask that he offers a reminder at each meeting and checks your still ok with it, rather than getting you to sign a contract and the chance of forgetting down the line. It could be something he likes to do to ensure he is able to double check he is taking notes correctly. It could be entirely innocent. It should be clear in the contract that they will not be passed on or used without your permission and they will be deleted after the four week period.

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  • I would ask that he offers a reminder at each meeting and checks your still ok with it, rather than getting you to sign a contract and the chance of forgetting down the line. It could be something he likes to do to ensure he is able to double check he is taking notes correctly. It could be entirely innocent. It should be clear in the contract that they will not be passed on or used without your permission and they will be deleted after the four week period.

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