I've been seeing two therapists for months now. I think it's stupid that they would care, but I know that some do. I've never had my family doctor complain because I want to see a podiatrist. I don't see what the difference is. I didn't mention it to either of them at first. Eventually I did, but not in an asking permission way. Just informing them.

I do live in the US though and I pay out of pocket, so I'm sure bureaucratic rules differ--I just don't see any clinical reason that it is a bad idea. In fact I find it helpful to have two points of view on things.

Anyway, I'm sorry about this. It sounds very stressful. I don't know anything about the situation. I can't recall hearing about a college here that required therapy. However, I do know that bureaucracies have certain rules that they want everyone to follow and the first answer about doing something different is usually "no." Often though there is some kind of appeals process that could result in a different answer. It might be worth asking and if your therapist is willing to help advocate for you it might help.