My first thought is be glad he was honest enough to say he couldn't help you, rather than string you along. And hear say isn't proof that he learned of your previous complaint filed against a previous therapist. Even if he thought of you as an liability, and protecting himself, it is his choice to terminate. I see nothing wrong with that.

As far as his "shaby" records on you, I guess you have the right to complain. I really don't know how much info the T is required to keep per session with their clients. But I do know the T I saw for many years did not have a complete file on me. I only wish I knew at the time when I quit therapy that I could have requested a copy of the files. I think I read some where after five years the T can destroy your records. So I am pretty sure I've been "deleted" from ever being his client. I have also since learned that he is charging $1 per page to copy, should anyone request past records.

With his recording your session, I am thinking he is really trying to "cover" himself should a problem arise. I do believe it is illegal to record phone conversations without the other person's permission.

Just wondering if "he helped" you at all during the 5 months you were his client. And if he did, maybe his decision to terminate you angered you and your now looking to get back at him. If he has done you "NO HARM" during the time you spent in therapy with him, then I think I'd just move on..