[Seeking_Peace]

My T does not. He simply sits there and makes direct eye contact with me the ENTIRE time. I can feel him intently scanning/studying me. No pen/notebook in front of him at all. I guess maybe writes down stuff after I leave. Its been like this since day 1. I was surprised b/c I thought he would want to write down SOME stuff. Maybe he just has a really good memory.

[tealBumblebee]

No, but when I leave she immediately gets on her computer. I don't know if it is to start the timer for the next person or if she is taking notes then. I do know she takes notes, but she's always mentioned how she makes them very short and simple - pretty much not even revealing much if they were to be reviewed. So I assume she has a good memory.

When T's help you they don't just listen to you - they read body language as well. So the fact that he is staring so closely likely means he is trying to read you in the situation.

[Abe Froman]

Not current, I asked a little about it, he said he takes general notes afterwards. Can't remember about old one. But going back to see her in a couple of weeks.

[precaryous]

T took notes at first session...did not take any notes after that.

[ThisWayOut]

this T did the first session, but not the second time. Previous T only occasionally took notes (if there was something she really wanted to remember). T before that again only took notes first session.
The constant eye contact would make me really uncomfortable. None of my T's have been that intent on me.

[guilloche]

Yuppers. My T does, but he's good at paying attention to me like 95% of the time, and just a little bit to taking notes. It's almost never disruptive... when it is, it's because I say something - and he starts to scribble. Then I make a face, and wonder what the heck was noteworthy about *that*!? Then, if he doesn't respond to my face , and if I'm really curious, I might say... "hmmm whatcha' writing?"

Last session it was just a quick note about something from my childhood, nothing bad, but apparently he wanted to remember it. And, frankly, he has a pretty awful memory - so I don't mind the notes at all.

Previous Ts mostly all took notes, as far as I remember. One that I only saw for 3 sessions paid more attention to his notes than to me, I felt like I had to stop talking and wait for him to catch up. That was not good. I didn't click with him, and am glad I got out of there!

She told me at the first session that she does not take many notes. I've noticed, though, that she takes a lot of notes. It doesn't interfere with anything though.

[doyoutrustme]

Yes, not a ton, and I try to ignore it.

[Xenon]

There was an intake interview of sorts at first, and she did plenty of writing during that. I don't see her writing anymore during our sessions. I imagine she takes notes after I leave; it does seem she has a substantial gap between clients, as I've yet to see another client of hers.

It seems to work fine for her. She has a great memory and understanding of the things I've told her, better than the ones I've seen who took notes during sessions.

[stopdog]

At the beginning she did but not any more. I think she should.

The second one did not while I was there.

[JaneTennison1]

No she doesn't and never has but has proven she remembers a lot of details.

He does a quick check with me at the beginning of each session and makes note of how I self-report my mood, etc. Other than that, the only note-taking he does during session is if we get on the subject of meds and he makes note of those. After session he makes notes about the session. They aren't extensive; they're pretty general and clinical (he's read them to me on occasion when we were trying to remember something from a previous session.) Nothing earth-shattering.

[Knittingismytherapy]

My T takes notes, but not extensively and it's often lists we are making together, or scribbled diagrams that he is showing to me. He also makes notes of names and the relationship. We have only been working together for 5 weeks, but it's amazing how much he remembers and in specific details.

I would rather T took notes while things are fresh in his mind rather than later where he forgets details or, heaven forbid his brain fills in the gaps incorrectly...

[HiCCup]

My last T always took notes but my current T does not. But anytime I feel unsure about stuff my T is doing, I bring it up in therapy and they have always been willing to elaborate. Might feel better to ask why he doesn't take any notes and to mention that the intense gaze is a little uncomfortable? T should be okay with that so long as you convey that you mean no disrespect and are just trying to get the most out of your sessions

[Ellahmae]

My T does but she's very good about it I don't notice it or feel like she is writing instead of paying attention to me.

[musinglizzy]

My T only took notes on my very first session. Nothing since. She remembers things quite well too. The first handful of sessions she may get names mixed up, etc, but she's been very on-the-ball ever since.

[ScarletPimpernel]

Nope. Maybe for the initial session. I'm glad she doesn't. It would bother me. I've never had a T who takes notes. I think my T just has a good memory. She's even trying to remember people's names now! It's weird to talk to someone about "Jane" and refer to her as "Jane" when she doesn't know "Jane". My T usually doesn't take notes after my session either. We always hit the hour mark and she usually has a client right after me.

[Crescent Moon]

Mine does not write notes during session. She writes brief status notes after I'm gone

[ThingWithFeathers]

Yep. But she is still very attuned and listens attentively.

It's funny how none of us seem to think of taking notes ourselves. I find it hard to remember afterwords things my T said. I might like to take notes myself. My T does not take notes. She doesn't remember everything.

[Sawyerr]

Nope, not during sesions. But she remembers everything, and I mean literally everything.

[Webgoji]

She takes a ton of notes.

[musinglizzy]

I know it's not my T (who like I said does not take notes), but I see my doctor (general practitioner, not Pdoc) on a somewhat regular basis, and she, I swear, types out every word I say. She looks right at me though, typing away like a mad woman. In a way, it drives me nuts.

[gayleggg]

No, mine does not take notes. I've only had one psychiatrist take notes. I think they usually do it after I'm gone.