As therapists in private practice, we handle highly sensitive client information every day. This means understanding how long to retain records is just as important as knowing how to keep them safe. A common question arises: How long should I keep clientsā notes for?
The answer is 7 years,
So then you might askā¦..
Why do we keep therapy records for 7 years?
Continue reading for the three key reasons: how to manage childrenās notes and what the exceptions are to the rules
For a GDPR refresh, check out this post, GDPR Therapist Questions Answered.


