The purpose of this study was to replicate a study examining the relationship of client and counselor sex, experience level, and type of referral to the return rate of clients after intake interviews. In addition, the effect on return rate of clients referred to another counselor versus those who continued with the counselor at intake and the agreement between client and intake counselor on the nature of the problem were examined. Most of the differences related to sex were not significant. No differences were found relating to counselor experience level. Significant differences were found in return rates relating to counselor/client agreement on the nature of the problem and to the decision to keep or refer clients. The replicated finding that counselor experience level does not seem to make any difference is not reassuring. The inconsistent findings relating to sex suggest turning to other variables for further study.

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