THERAPY & LIFE COACHING
Below you'll find the descriptions of our available therapists. Once you decide which therapist is best for you, let your intake worker know and they'll be sure to connect you to them.
ISAIAH 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
OUR THERAPISTS
DAMIAN DEVONISH
As an experienced Therapist, a certified Coach, a trained Theologian and Pastoral Care and Counselling expert, Damian Devonish, B.A., M.Sc., RP, understands the transformative power of addressing spiritual imbalances alongside emotional and physical needs. This highbred, integrative approach attends to all aspects of the self, supporting each individually while also bringing them together to create One Harmonized Whole. A person-centred therapist at his core, Damian practices with a dedication to Congruence, Empathy and Unconditional Positive Regard. Drawing on the best practices of psychotherapy, Damian takes an eclectic approach to treatment, emphasizing the importance of holistic healing. He currently specializes in facilitating therapy for the treatment of addictions (substance or sexual), depression/anxiety, trauma, Christian spirituality, and couples therapy.
OTTO HUNG - Spanish
is the Senior Pastor of Brampton Spanish Church of the Nazarene. He Received the title of Psychologist and completed his Masters degree in Political Studies in Conflict Resolution, in Colombia. Otto also earned a Master degree and subsequently a Doctorate in Christian Counselling in Canada. He is a Certified Clinical Counsellor and has taught Christian Counselling courses and seminars, and supervised students completing their practicum. Otto serves the Spanish speaking community as counsellor in his pastoral office in Brampton, Ontario.
SUZANNE TROTMAN
Suzanne is a Registered Psychotherapist RP in Ontario. She is eager to serve you at the intersection of Clergy and Mental health support. Suzanne joined her late husband in pastoral ministry from 1993 until 2009. She has worked with children, individuals, couples and families across the life span in different clinical, community and church contexts for over 25 years. Suzanne graduated from Tyndale College and Seminary with undergraduate studies in Religious Education and from Waterloo Lutheran Seminary at Wilfrid Laurier University with a Masters of Arts in Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy.
LIFECARE CENTRES
LifeCare Centres is an origination that provides therapy and counselling through their network of qualified individuals. Their services are widely covered for clergy in the Canada Central District. LifeCare Centres provides exceptional, quality counselling and psychological services to individuals, couples, and families. Our purpose is to empower our clients to manage life with integrity, authenticity, and wholeness by providing them with life-applicable tools for growth, healing, and fulfillment. Hit learn more to visit their website.
OUR COACHES
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ANDREW HURRELL
Andrew Hurrell has been blessed to serve churches for over 10 years. He is passionate about the local church and is committed to advancing the Kingdom by helping to revitalize them and rediscover their unique calling. Beyond his work with individual churches, Andrew continues to support regional and national groups to improve the condition of churches across Canada, in both official languages. He is obnoxiously optimistic about the local church. Andrew serves pastors, boards and other church leaders in all matters of church health, including vision, strategy and implementation.
KAYLEIGH HAMILTON
Kayleigh completed her Bachelor of Arts with a Social Psychology focus, then went on to complete her nursing diploma, and addiction medicine diploma. She has 10 years of mental health experience in both clinical and non-clinical environments. Kayleigh works in a variety of organizations providing mental health and wellness support. She is passionate about seeing the stigma of mental health diminished. She lives in Hamilton Ontario with her husband Dan. 
SPIRITUAL RETREATS
SPIRITUAL RETREAT - At Riverview Christian Camp
Located at Riverview Christian Camp (our CCD campground), cottage 97 has been renovated for the specific purpose of creating a retreat space for our Pastors and their families. Here we encourage pastors to engage in a self guided prayer retreat away from their responsibilities, free of charge. Recreation options include 9-hole mini golf, beach volleyball, basketball, a horseshoe pit and a kids playground. Everything in the cabin is available to you including the mattresses and appliances. You'll just have to bring your own food, bedding and toiletries.
SPIRITUAL RETREAT - With Dr. Terry Goudy
Dr. Goudy is a retired minister who pastored 3 Nazarene churches on Canada West district, concluding at Kolapore Church on the Canada Central District.  He held pre-retirement registered memberships with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers, Family Mediation Canada, Professional Association of Christian Counsellors, and Certified Compulsive Gambling Counsellor.  Terry worked as a family and marriage counsellor for 20 years at Christian Counselling Services, serving as well as an instructor at 3 Bible colleges. It's been his lifelong passion to help those in ministry roles to restore and nurture healthy Christian leaders and homes. Hit learn more to learn more about retreat options.
