I have started recording sessions with my therapist (last 6 recorded out of a total of 22). I have found that listening to the therapist and myself has given me some new insights, allowed me to reflect upon the answers to some of the questions I pose to the therapist, and watch how I react to certain topics. I feel it has really helped me improve the quality of my sessions. But I haven't told my therapist that I record the sessions for the fear of being not allowed to do so or the therapist's responses in the recorded sessions being conscious and reserved.
1) Do you record your sessions? 2) Does it help you?
3) Should I tell my therapist that I record the sessions?