Sexual History Assessment
The Sexual History Assessment is a comprehensive clinical tool designed to support practitioners in gathering relevant information about a client’s sexual development, experiences, relationships, and identity - within a safe, respectful, and non-pathologising framework.
Rather than focusing solely on behaviour or symptoms, this assessment invites exploration of the broader psychological, relational, and cultural contexts that shape sexual expression. It encourages curiosity about both strengths and challenges, aiming to build a holistic understanding of a client’s sexual history and its relevance to current concerns.
The assessment covers key domains such as:
- Early messages about sex, gender, and the body
- Relationship patterns and attachment experiences
- Pleasure, desire, and arousal
- Trauma, boundaries, and consent
- Identity, orientation, and inclusivity
- Current sexual functioning and symptoms
This tool helps practitioners conduct assessments that are attuned to safety, diversity, and lived experience - forming a strong foundation for collaborative formulation and treatment planning.
