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Perna said:
I don't know that all T's are going to want to give cut-and-dried information at the beginning of therapy before they know a client at all?

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">I think it's often in the consent form, which is signed by the client the first day of therapy. Some go into more detail than others on office policy. As time passes, the T can refine policy to better fit the client, if need be. I think some flexibility is important. There is not necessarily a hard and fast rule that fits everyone.

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To make a long story short, I had emailed a complaint or two to my pdoc about the therapist (who she supervises) and my pdoc who is overworked forwarded my emails to the psychologist!!!

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">Olivia, I am so sorry that happened. That was a breach of confidentiality by your pdoc. They are not supposed to do that unless the client has signed a release form authorizing them to consult with another professional (your T) and it needs to specifically give their name. If nothing else, you should discuss this breach of confidence with your pdoc and make clear that a release is required in the future. If your pdoc believes emails do not require a release, do not email anymore, but always speak in person or over the phone. (I am wondering, could it be that emails are not afforded the same confidentiality protection that other interactions are?) At the very least, you deserve a bowing down apology from pdoc.