Refer with confidence.
Balens Psychotherapy is a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist practice in Vaughan, Ontario, offering in-person and virtual care for adults across the province. This page is for physicians, nurse practitioners, allied health clinicians, and community partners who would like to send a patient our way.
Send a referral.
Please obtain patient consent before submitting. This form is encrypted end-to-end through Hushmail. Upon submission, both you and the patient (if included) will receive confirmation.
Who we see well.
Edna Bonsu, RN Psychotherapist (BScN, MN, CPMHN(C)), works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, PPPD, stress, and burnout, with particular depth in healthcare workers, driven early-to-mid career professionals, and urban adults navigating high-functioning overwhelm.
Care is evidence-based (CBT, DBT, MI, SFBT, Person-Centred, Strength-Based), culturally responsive, and grounded in nature-informed practice where clinically appropriate.
What happens on our end.
Referrals submitted through the form below are encrypted end-to-end via Hushmail. Received same business day, acknowledged within one.
If the patient falls within scope, they are contacted directly to book a complimentary 20-minute consult. If the fit is not right, we will let you know and suggest alternatives.
With written consent, we can share a brief intake summary and check in at meaningful clinical milestones. We keep circle-of-care communication simple and timely.
For questions about fit, clinical scope, or collaborative care arrangements, reach out directly. We respond to clinician inquiries within one business day.