Therapists should have to earn trust, just like everyone else. And if something underhanded is done, then trust has been undermined. I dont see why special faith should be required. In fact since they are being paid, and since they tend to be manipulative, therapists should be given even less leeway than others.

Also, this idea that you are not allowed to stop meds of your own volition... makes it sound like you are an inmate (the MH system often sounds like a system of incarceration and coercion) or dependent child.

Psychiatrist and therapist talking also evokes parent-child, or supervisor-subordinate. It's creepy on many levels. It probably makes them feel like doctors, but I can't imagine they'd be discussing much of substance. If the concern is the possible impacts of suddenly stopping a drug, then that should be for patient and psych to discuss. Or, there is abundant info online about how to come off psych drugs, if you want to take your care into your own hands.