Forensic Psychotherapy
We provide psychotherapy for individuals involved with the legal system, including both self-referrals and court-ordered (mandated) counselling. Therapy offers a structured and confidential space to explore harmful behaviors, understand underlying patterns, and begin the process of meaningful change. The focus of this work is rehabilitation.
We Accept Referrals For The Following Issues…
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Sex Offenses
Non-consensual sexual contact, exploitation, or harm, including offences against adults or minors.
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Internet Offenses
Luring or the possession, creation, or distribution of child pornography.
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Paraphilic Disorders
Voyeurism, exhibitionism, frotteurism, pedophilic disorder, sexual sadism, masochism, and fetishistic interests. T
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Human Trafficking Perpetrators
The recruitment, control, exploitation, or coercion of individuals for sexual exploitation or forced labour.
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Domestic Violence
Controlling or intimidating a partner, verbal or emotional abuse, threats, physical aggression or sexual coercion.
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Anger Management
Patterns such as explosive outbursts, verbal or physical aggression, intimidation and difficulty regulating emotions.
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Gun & Gang Related Offences
Possession or use of firearms, involvement in organized criminal activity, intimidation or violence, retaliation behaviors.
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Substance Abuse
Misuse of alcohol or drugs, loss of control over use, continued use despite negative consequences and impaired judgment.
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Theft & Fraud Charges
Stealing property or money, deception for financial gain, identity misuse, breach of trust, or patterns of dishonest behaviour.
The Point Canada’s Sex Offender Treatment Program
At The Point Canada, we offer a comprehensive, evidence-based Sex Offender Treatment Program designed to support accountability, insight, and long-term change. The program operates on a rolling intake basis, allowing clients to begin treatment as referrals are received.
Treatment is structured into six therapeutic phases, each focusing on a specific area of responsibility and personal development. Clients progress through these phases at an individualized pace, based on engagement, insight, and demonstrated behavioral change.
Six Phases: Rolling Programming
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Goal: Begin unpacking the client's offense in a structured, non-defensive way.
Session 1 – Introduction to Accountability & the Cycle of Offending
Understand denial, minimization, and cognitive distortions
Introduce offense cycle concept
Session 2 – Triggers, Vulnerabilities, and Coping Deficits
Identify personal triggers (emotional, relational, cognitive)
Connect these to the buildup of offending behaviour
Session 3 – Mapping Your Offense
Create offense timeline with emotional/psychological states
Explore offense-related thoughts, grooming patterns
Session 4 – Self-Responsibility
Introduction to internal vs. external locus of control
Begin owning one’s choices
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Goal: Deepen ownership and move away from blame narratives.
Session 1 – Barriers to Responsibility
Explore fear, shame, guilt
Deconstruct rationalizations
Session 2 – Cognitive Distortions
Identify and challenge “offense-supportive thinking”
Session 3 – Letter of Accountability
Writing (not sending) an honest narrative of the offense
Emphasis on taking responsibility
Session 4 – Group Reflection
Read letters aloud (optional)
Feedback from peers on authenticity and accountability
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Goal: Shift focus from self to impact on others, especially the victim(s).
Session 1 – Who Are Victims?
Understanding victimization, trauma, and grooming dynamics
Session 2 – Empathy Building
Guided imagery, victim narratives, impact statements
Session 3 – Victim Impact Letter
Writing (not sending) a letter from victim’s perspective
Session 4 – Reflections & Group Discussion
Group process of learning empathy through shared insights
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Goal: Equip clients with tools to recognize risk factors and manage them.
Session 1 – Dynamic Risk Factors
What increases risk? Cognitive/emotional vulnerabilities
Session 2 – Healthy vs. Offending Sexual Scripts
Explore what healthy sexual behaviour looks like
Session 3 – Fantasy, Pornography, & Masturbation
Understanding fantasy cycles, compulsive sexual behaviour
Session 4 – Sexual Self-Regulation Plan
Create a personalized, values-based sexual health plan
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Goal: Build future-oriented, proactive plans for safety and accountability.
Session 1 – Recognizing Precursor Patterns
Early warning signs, grooming behaviour
Session 2 – Building Your Safety Net
Identify accountability partners, support systems
Session 3 – Emergency Plans & Self-Disclosures
What to do in crisis; relapse protocol
Session 4 – Group-Based Feedback & Roleplay
Practice responding to triggers, test the plan
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Goal: Support long-term change and reintegration into the community.
Session 1 – Who Am I Now?
Identity reconstruction, distancing from “offender” identity
Session 2 – Community & Belonging
Building prosocial goals and new social connections
Session 3 – Shame Resilience & Self-Compassion
Working with toxic shame, reframing self-worth
Session 4 – Final Reflections
Looking forward: vision for a life of integrity
To learn more about the referral process, intake requirements, and program fees, please click the link below to get in touch with us directly.
FAQs About Forensic Psychotherapy
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Forensic psychotherapy is a specialized form of therapy for individuals whose mental health needs intersect with the legal system. It supports people who are involved in court processes, probation, parole, or other justice-related circumstances, with a focus on accountability, insight, and behaviour change.
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No. Forensic psychotherapy is a therapeutic service, not legal advocacy. It does not provide legal advice, influence court decisions, or guarantee legal outcomes.
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No. Some clients attend as part of probation or parole conditions, while others seek therapy voluntarily. Clinical suitability is determined through an intake and screening process.
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Therapy is confidential within professional and legal limits. Clients are informed clearly about boundaries of confidentiality, including mandated reporting requirements related to risk or harm.
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It is appropriate for individuals charged with offences, awaiting trial, on community supervision, or reintegrating after incarceration, who are willing to engage in reflective and accountable therapeutic work.