Sexual History Interview Paper

Information has been obtained about the client, Wendy, by means of a one on one interview. The client/counselor relationship and trust was established prior to the onset of the dialogue. The client verbalized her consent to take part in the sexual history interview and was advised that at any time she felt uncomfortable the interview would be halted or the subject could be changed. The counselor explained to the client, that the exchange between them was fully confidential and she was in a safe and secure environment to share what she what she felt comfortable to share. The counselor explained that the only occasion in which she would be obligated to break confidentiality was in the event the client expressed a desire to harm herself or others. The client accepted the terms of the interview and the interview detailing her sexual history was obtained.

Wendy, the client, is a 22-year-old female who is the subject of this sexual history interview assignment. She is a college graduate having attended the University of South Florida receiving her degree within less than four years. She appears to be dressed appropriately for the weather and is cooperative. She presented as relaxed and calm, sitting at her desk with a small amount of fidgeting noted. She makes good eye contact, smiling at appropriate times and maintains an upright posture.
The client resides at this time with
This may be considered an issue if I pushed my belief on a client. However, I don’t feel my opinion, beliefs or preferences have any place in the counseling session. I have had experience with the LGBT community and have taken seminars and attended lecture opportunities at the local university on issues surrounding this community of individuals. I do not know everything but I am empathic to anyone going through issues relating to sexual identity and/or sexual