Mental Health Support After Being Arrested for Online Sexual Offences
- Dr Jenny Hopton
- Jun 11
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 22
Being arrested or placed under investigation for accessing indecent images of children can be overwhelming. Many men describe feelings of fear, shame, anxiety, and hopelessness. Life may feel like it has stopped, and it can be difficult to know where to turn.
If you’re going through this, please know that you are not alone. Help is available.
At the Forensic Psychology Clinic, we provide confidential therapy for men struggling with their mental health after an arrest or during an investigation for online sexual offences. We offer a safe, professional space to support your emotional wellbeing and help you make sense of what’s happened.
Understanding the Psychological Impact
When the police become involved, the emotional fallout can be immediate and intense. Panic attacks, depression, insomnia, suicidal thoughts, and overwhelming guilt are all common.
You may be asking yourself:
How did I get here?
Can I ever rebuild my life?
What will happen next?
Am I beyond help?
These thoughts can be frightening. But reaching out for support can help reduce distress and begin a process of healing and change.
What Kind of Help Is Available?
Our therapy service focuses on two key areas:
1. Mental Health Support
We help you manage the psychological stress that often follows an arrest or investigation. This includes support for anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm.
2. Understanding and Changing Behaviour
We work with you to understand how and why the behaviour developed, how it escalated, and what needs to change to reduce risk and prevent further harm.
When Should I Reach Out?
You do not need to wait until the legal process has ended. Many of our clients contact us in the early days after arrest or police contact. Others reach out when they notice their behaviour becoming risky or difficult to control.
Early support can:
Help stabilise your mental health
Reduce feelings of shame and panic
Support responsible decision-making
Provide a clearer sense of the way forward
If you’ve searched for:
"arrested sex offences help"
"support after indecent images arrest"
"mental health after child pornography investigation"
"therapy for compulsive sexual behaviour"
Then you’ve already taken a brave step in the right direction.
What Happens in Therapy?
Sessions are one-to-one and tailored to your unique situation. You will be supported by a qualified forensic psychologist with expertise in sexual behaviour and risk reduction. Our therapy clinic is remote so we can support your whatever your location in an environment you feel safe and comfortable in.
In therapy, you can:
Talk about the emotional impact of your situation
Learn techniques to manage distress and anxiety
Explore the roots of compulsive or risky sexual behaviours
Understand how to reduce risk and build healthier patterns
Receive support in making long-term behavioural change
Therapy is a judgement-free space. It’s not about punishment. It’s about helping you understand yourself and take responsibility in a constructive, future-focused way.
Contact the Clinic
If you are struggling with your mental health after being arrested or investigated for accessing indecent images of children, we are here to help.
You can contact us in complete confidence to ask questions or book a consultation. All enquiries are handled with the utmost discretion and respect.
You Are Not Alone
Many men in this situation feel as though their life is over. But with the right support, things can improve. Mental health can stabilise. Behaviour can change. Lives can be rebuilt.
No matter what has happened, there is a way forward.
Dr Jenny Hopton
Forensic Psychologist
Director
Forensic Psychology Clinic
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