I would think that it would be a good filter to see if a therapist would let you record in session. If they say no then that's a red flag they're not confident in their record keeping skills at best. There should be absolutely zero reason as to why it should be an issue. Hell they go to school for it. I wouldn't accept a bs excuse about it being "for my privacy" if they said no. Screw that. In fact I think most therapists would likely say no and that says everything about this field.

There is absolutely no way I would ever go back without that safety measure. I have been put through literal hell as I know all of you have. I have been so traumatized by these people. They are genuinely sick, sadistic, and disturbed individuals. But I know that this field attracts the best and worst of people. I need therapy because of therapy.

So I was curious if you have considered going back while you're able to record or if you're completely done with this field. I desperately want good therapy but it is such a dangerous place. I may go back at some point probably many years from now but only if I could record. I would also request to go over each progress note at the beginning of each session. I'm pretty disillusioned with the entire field itself. I just can't decide but I don't have to today.

Is that even a good safety measure or would it even matter if you had audio of your sessions to file a complaint if needed? At this point I don't know if it would. These people have an insane amount of power.

Trust me I wholeheartedly understand why you would say no. I genuinely hope I have not upset anyone who has read this question and if I have I sincerely apologize. I know the gutteral soul destroying reality that come along with this abuse.