Mine took them during the assessment appointment and the first few after that. Now t doesn't. I was always wondering what she was writing. I know they still exist in some form because she has referred to my file and I'm sure there is more in it than the few papers I've filled and the notes from the other counselor during the assessment. I thought it was a little odd when she quit, because Ts take notes in all the movies/tv shows, but I like it better.