Cognitive Sovereignty Self-Audit for Therapists and Counsellors

1. When writing session notes after a client appointment, how do you decide what to document?

2. A client presents with symptoms that could indicate several different presentations. How do you form your initial assessment?

3. You need to match a new client to a therapist in your team. How do you make that decision?

4. During a session, you notice something the client has not said directly. This informs what you decide to explore. How often does an AI note or assessment system influence what you notice?

5. You are uncertain whether a client is safe or whether risk has escalated. How do you reach your conclusion?

6. You are deciding whether to recommend medication consultation, hospital assessment, or another referral pathway. Who makes this decision?

7. A client makes progress that surprises you, or doesn't respond as you expected. How do you understand why?

8. You are considering whether to use a chatbot tool like Woebot or Nabla to extend your service between sessions. What is your main reason for or against it?