There was a service gap for low-risk clients charged with minor sexual or sexually motivated offences, who were ineligible for sexual offender programs at mental health facilities like CAMH. Courts, however, recommend counselling while awaiting trial or serving probation. A 10-week Problematic Sexual Behaviour Therapeutic Interventions (PSB-TI) supports individuals in conflict with the law due to problematic sexual behaviour, helping them manage urges, emotions, and develop healthy sexuality. Using psychoeducation and psychotherapeutic approaches, PSB-TI addresses consent, boundaries, unhealthy sexual behaviour, PSB as per Canadian law, and self-regulation skills to manage PSB effectively.
Presenter:
Poonam T Dhir | Clinical Therapist, CMHA York Region & South Simcoe
Poonam Dhir is a registered psychotherapist, registered marriage and family therapist and Canadian certified counsellor, working as a clinical therapist with CMHA York Region and South Simcoe, in their Criminal Justice and Mental Health Program. She is trained in family therapy, CBT, DBT, addictions, and Sex Therapy.
Presented by the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee on November 5, 2025.