- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Speaks Afrikaans
About Jacintha
Jacintha Canary brings more than 25 years of experience in counselling and mental health practice. She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom and originally from South Africa. Her faith is important to her personally, yet she works with people of all beliefs and none. She aims to walk alongside clients as they make sense of difficult times and look for more balance in life.
Her work covers stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship and intimacy issues. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, domestic violence, anger, codependency and compassion fatigue. Additional areas she addresses include adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment concerns, ageing and caregiver stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Jacintha describes her style as person-centred. She does not give answers but helps people explore their thoughts and feelings. She uses body-based exercises and a framework called QSL (Quantum Social Learning) alongside other approaches to help people notice sensations and integrate difficult experiences.
Her training includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling, teaching and sports qualifications, and a certificate in the QSL framework. Over the years she has added courses on resilience, forgiveness, anger, conflict resolution and mentoring.
Clients can expect a calm and reflective conversation that aims to build understanding and practical ways forward. She speaks English and Afrikaans and is open to working with international clients through the platform.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jacintha blends person-centred counselling with trauma-focused ideas and elements of mindfulness. Person-centred work focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own path, which can work well in conversations that prioritise what matters to the client. Trauma-focused therapy helps people process and make sense of difficult events, often using paced, gentle steps to reduce overwhelm. Mindfulness-based methods bring attention to bodily sensations and present-moment experience to build calm and awareness.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new issues emerge.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel commitments, reduce time spent on travel, and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It also means people can work with a therapist in the United Kingdom while living elsewhere if international connection is needed.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jacintha commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship or intimacy issues. Her practice also covers trauma and abuse, domestic violence, parenting and career-related stress as listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is person-centred, which means she helps people explore their own answers rather than telling them what to do. She also uses mindfulness-related body awareness and solution-focused ideas when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience in counselling and mental health work, across community, family and individual settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and she accepts international clients through the platform.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or other formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time according to the platform terms.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.