About the Program

The Problematic Sexual Behaviour Program at New Moon Psychotherapy is a structured, trauma‑informed, cognitive‑behavioural program for men who have been accused of, charged with, or convicted of contact and/or non‑contact sexual offences.

This program may also be referred to as a sex offender treatment program and is designed to align with rehabilitation goals commonly recognized by courts, parole services, and other supervising authorities.

Our work is collaborative, direct, and non‑judgmental. 

We focus on helping participants:

• Understand how thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and environments interact

• Identify personal and situational risk factors

• Interrupt pathways that increase the risk of harm

• Develop concrete skills that support safer choices and healthier relationships

We do not define people by a single charge or behaviour. At the same time, we maintain clear expectations around responsibility, participation, and behavioural change.

This program supports participants in understanding what shaped the behaviour, acknowledging the impact, and developing practical skills to respond in safer, more intentional ways during periods of stress, emotional activation, and high-risk situations. 

Treatment focuses on:

• Challenging unhelpful or distorted thinking patterns

• Strengthening emotional awareness and regulation

• Building non‑threatening and respectful behaviour

• Developing conflict‑management skills

• Increasing self‑reflection and accountability

• Understanding equality, consent, boundaries, and respect

This program focuses on meaningful, long-term change – not just meeting requirements. Participants are supported in understanding the impact of their behaviour and in developing safer ways of responding moving forward. 

Weekly Treatment Overview

While each participant’s treatment is individualized, treatment plans include the following core topics:

• Review of confidentiality and reporting obligations

• Identifying and challenging thinking patterns linked to harm

• Developing adaptive coping strategies

• Understanding personal and environmental risk factors

• Formulating a personal account of the offence or alleged behaviour

• Developing non‑deviant sexual fantasies

• Recognizing early warning signs and high‑risk situations

• Behaviour change strategies

• Reframing beliefs related to entitlement, power, and responsibility

• Prevention planning

• Managing lapses and sustaining behaviour change

Each phase builds toward practical, real‑world application.

Program Structure

Intake & Assessment

• 1–3 weeks of structured intake and clinical assessment 

• Review of eligibility, legal context, and therapeutic needs

• Appropriate clinical measures included as indicated

Intervention Phase

• 12 weeks of structured individual treatment

• Weekly 50‑minute sessions

• Available virtually across Ontario or in‑person in Toronto

Is this a Sex Offender Treatment Program?

Yes. This program meets the criteria commonly referred to as a sex offender treatment program, while using a trauma‑informed, skills‑based approach that avoids shaming or identity‑based labeling.

The focus is on behaviour, accountability, and risk reduction—not on defining a person by a label.

Do I have to admit guilt to participate?

No. Participation does not require an admission of guilt or a confession.

The program focuses on understanding behaviour patterns, identifying risk factors, and developing safer responses moving forward. Legal positioning is respected, and therapeutic work remains separate from legal decision‑making.

Do you provide documentation for program participation/completion

Documentation may be available upon written consent and may include:

• Attendance and participation verification

• Psychoeducational summaries

All documentation:

• Is prepared with strict adherence to therapeutic confidentiality

• Reflects participation and clinically assessed progress only

• Does not include private therapeutic disclosures

Please note that confidentiality may be limited when required by law or professional ethical standards. These limits are reviewed clearly during intake.

What are the potential benefits to completing this program?

While outcomes cannot be guaranteed, participants may experience:

• Increased emotional regulation

• Greater insight into patterns that increase and reduce risk of harm

• Safer relational behaviour

• Reduced risk of future problematic sexual behaviour/recidivism

The program may support:

• Bail or custody release conditions

• Diversion negotiations

• Pre‑sentence mitigation submissions

• Conditional Sentence Orders

• Parole conditions

Please note that legal decisions remain at the discretion of the court or supervising authority.

Who facilitates the Problematic Sexual Behaviour Program?

The program is facilitated by Camila Espana, a Registered Social Worker and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider. Camila has extensive expereince working at the intersection of trauma, accountability, and behaviour change. 

Why complete this program with New Moon Psychotherapy?

Choosing a treatment program is an important decision, and fit matters.

New Moon Psychotherapy is a Toronto-based clinic specializing in trauma and relationships. Our approach is structured, evidence-based, and aligned with rehabilitation goals commonly recognized by courts and supervising authorities, with a clear focus on accountability, risk reduction, and meaningful behavioural change.

We understand that people come into this work from different places—some through legal requirements, others voluntarily, and many with uncertainty about what to expect. We work collaboratively with participants to build insight, develop practical skills, and support safer ways of relating, while maintaining clear expectations around responsibility and engagement.

This program is facilitated by a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider. Treatment decisions are guided by clinical judgment, ethical standards, and respect for the complexity of human behaviour.

We believe responsibility and compassion can coexist. We encourage participants to ask questions and consider whether this program feels like the right fit for their needs, goals, and legal context.