- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting challenges
- Self-esteem work
About Edlaine
Edlaine Franco is an ACA counsellor with 13 years of experience working in Brazil and Australia. She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem and life changes. She speaks English and Portuguese and brings a multicultural perspective to sessions.
Laine often helps people who feel stuck after big life moves, like starting a first job, changing careers, or coping with relationship shifts. She talks through practical ways to manage anxiety and low motivation. Sessions focus on clearer communication, setting boundaries and rebuilding confidence.
Her background includes work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and with different identities. That experience informs how she responds to issues around abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family questions and caregiver stress. She also supports people facing guilt, shame, isolation and questions about life purpose.
In the room she offers direct, conversational support and helps people break problems into manageable steps. Conversations look at patterns from family of origin, control and dependency issues, and ways to repair communication. Work can include short-term problem solving or longer conversations about deeper relational themes.
Edlaine is a member of the Australian Counselling Association, listed as ACA. Her practice aims to help people develop coping strategies they can use day to day. To start, people choose an online therapy option, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule their first session.
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Edlaine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is problems-focused work that identifies unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and replaces them with clearer habits and coping strategies. This helps with anxiety, low motivation and day-to-day stress. Another approach is communication and relationship work that teaches skills for setting boundaries, resolving conflict and improving connection with partners or family members.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different ways of working until something fits. That process is collaborative, with the client involved in choosing techniques and pacing.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into study, work or busy schedules because they remove travel time and can be scheduled between commitments. They can also make it simpler to check in with a shorter appointment when needed, or to use a camera-free option if sitting on video feels difficult. Discuss which arrangement suits practical needs during the initial planning conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like abandonment, family of origin issues and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on clear communication, coping strategies and steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in Brazil and Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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