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Our Team

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Meet Your Therapists

Our team at Hamilton Counselling Centre for Men is here to offer you real support from people who understand. Whether you connect with Josh, Monica, Nick, Ellis or Andrew, you’ll find a therapist who gets it and knows how to help.

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Paul Bondoc, He/Him

Paul is a second-generation Filipino immigrant who grew up navigating both cultures, bringing lived experience and deep understanding of the unique challenges that come with multicultural upbringings.


He uses a trauma-informed, integrative approach to therapy, primarily drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS) while incorporating elements of Solution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This allows him to tailor the therapeutic work to what serves each client best.


Paul’s areas of specialization include ADHD, depression, anger, anxiety, and trauma. While he predominantly works with men, he welcomes clients from all demographics based on individual needs and therapeutic fit.
His approach is simple: he meets clients exactly where they are and moves forward one step at a time. Together, he creates a space where healing and growth can happen at each client’s own pace

 

Paul is available for in-person and virtual appointments Friday afternoons/evenings

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Intern - Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Josh Lewis, He/Him

Josh is passionate about supporting individuals who feel stuck, lost, or disconnected. His approach emphasizes holistic wellness, fostering personal growth, and exploring healthier expressions of masculinity. Josh creates a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can safely navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and develop confidence in facing life’s ups and downs.

Josh is committed to helping clients face struggles with courage and self-awareness, focusing on fostering a strong therapeutic connection to support personal growth and well-being. He works collaboratively with clients to create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.

Outside of his professional life, Josh is a father, husband, and pet owner. He finds joy in reading, writing, music, art, and spending time in nature—drawing inspiration from creativity and connection.

Accepting new clients for daytime virtual appointments.

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Ellis Freedman, He/Him

Ellis specializes in helping individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed by perfectionism, or find it hard to let go of certain emotions or situations. He believes that by understanding your responses and emotions, you can move toward becoming the person you want to be.

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches, Ellis works with clients to explore the root causes of their struggles and develop impactful habits for lasting change. His goal is to equip you with practical tools to confidently navigate challenges in both your personal and professional life.

Ellis believes it’s never too late to take the first step toward meaningful change. Together, he’ll help you build the foundation for a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Accepting new clients.

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Daniel Cooper, He/Him

Daniel is passionate about helping men move beyond feeling ‘stuck’ to reclaim their sense of purpose and build genuine self-trust. He works collaboratively with men to challenge limiting beliefs and societal pressures, fostering the courage to live a more authentic life. His approach is warm, direct, and founded on a non-judgmental allyship and invitation into curiosity.

 

Daniel supports you in exploring your values and identity. In a safe and supportive space, he helps you connect with your own inner wisdom, empowering you to navigate life’s messy transitions and build a life that feels truly your own. Integrating Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), existential, and somatic techniques, Daniel helps empower you with practical tools for building resilience and self-compassion. His goal is to create a supportive, safer space where you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and create lasting, meaningful change.

 

Daniel is available for virtual appointments.

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Gagan Khurme, He/Him

Gagan is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals from all walks of life. Offering therapy in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Marathi, and Urdu, they are passionate about creating an open, welcoming space where clients can feel seen, heard, and understood.

His work focuses on helping people connect with their inner selves, move through life’s challenges, and find healthier ways of coping. With a down-to-earth and compassionate approach, Gagan draws on evidence-based therapies to co-create practical, personalized treatment plans that empower clients to set goals, build insight, and move toward lasting well-being.

Gagan is available for virtual appointments.

Registered Social Worker

Dr. Monica Hinton - She/Her

Monica is a trauma/PTSD and eating disorders specialist with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals on their paths to recovery, growth, and reconnection with themselves. Her approach is grounded in humanism, experiential practice, and a strengths-based perspective; always beginning with where each person is, in the present moment.

She works with people navigating the effects of trauma, eating disorders, body image concerns, depression, anxiety, and addiction. For the past 14 years, she has also specialized in working with serving and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as police, fire, and paramedic first responders. She brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges these roles can carry and offers a trauma-informed, compassionate space to explore and move forward.

Her therapeutic approach is collaborative and tailored to each individual. She draws on evidence-based modalities such as:

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

  • MI (Motivational Interviewing)

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

  • CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)

 

Monica believes that recovery is possible, and that thriving is too. Clients don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. Wherever someone is in their journey, that’s where the work starts, together.

Monica is available for in-person and virtual appointments, on weekends and evenings.

Registered Psychotherapist

Andrew Gumbinger, He/Him

Andrew Gumbinger is a Registered Psychotherapist with a passion for supporting men as they navigate life’s challenges. His work focuses on helping men break free from societal pressures, redefine masculinity, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. Andrew provides a safe, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate authenticity.

With years of experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, Andrew helps clients overcome personal struggles and discover meaningful paths forward. His approach is rooted in empathy, self-acceptance, and empowering clients to face discomfort with courage and resilience.

Outside of his professional life, Andrew is a dedicated dad, husband, and avid hockey player. When he’s not on the ice, he enjoys spending time with his family and his dog.

 

Waitlist for New Clients.

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