- Person-centred focus
- Mindfulness based
- Trauma informed
About Jacintha
Jacintha Canary is a counsellor with 25 years of experience who now practises in the United Kingdom. She trained in person-centred counselling and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling, and she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Jacintha integrates her background in teaching and community leadership into sessions. She is a practising Christian and welcomes people from all faiths and none.
Clients can expect a warm, conversational style. Jacintha does not give answers. She listens and helps people find their own way forward. Sessions focus on what matters most now, whether that is stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strains, parenting pressures, or money and financial issues that affect wellbeing.
Her approach blends person-centred work with mindfulness and solution-focused ideas. She also uses trauma-focused practices and Internal Family Systems elements when needed. Jacintha uses a body-awareness framework called QSL - Quantum Social Learning - alongside other tools to help people notice sensations and emotions and link those to life patterns.
She has worked across family interactions, domestic abuse, abandonment, addictions, relocation and cultural transition, and caregiving stress. That background shapes how she supports people through change, loss and rebuilding a sense of balance.
Sessions aim to be practical and grounded. Jacintha brings lived experience as a former client, which informs a straightforward and compassionate way of working. Her goal is to walk alongside people as they move toward clearer choices and steadier routines.
Approaches that guide online conversations
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist creates a non-judgemental space and reflects what the person brings, which helps with anxiety, low self-esteem and navigating life changes.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness skills. It helps people notice thoughts and body sensations so they can manage stress and depressive patterns in daily life.
Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at the effects of past harm and supports gradual integration of painful memories. This approach is helpful when trauma, dissociation or domestic violence have affected a person’s sense of safety and functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then tailor a mix of methods in collaboration with the client.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting conversations into a busy week and reducing time spent travelling. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know what will be available. Many people find online sessions make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to schedule shorter check-ins between longer appointments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jacintha commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues. Money and financial issues are also listed among her areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and conversational. She listens, reflects and helps people discover their own answers rather than offering direct solutions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Jacintha has 25 years of work in counselling, mental health and wellbeing, including roles in community leadership and education.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and is registered with the BACP. She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the UK can be matched for sessions.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and booking steps.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.