- Compassionate and practical
- Bilingual English Portuguese
- Adoption and foster care
About Edlaine
Edlaine Franco is a counsellor and psychotherapist known as Laine. She draws on more than 13 years of practice in Brazil and Australia to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges and life transitions. She speaks English and Portuguese and brings a multicultural outlook to her sessions.
Laine aims to build a warm, respectful space where people feel heard. Her manner is compassionate and down-to-earth. She adapts the pace and focus to each person rather than following a single formula.
Her work covers common concerns such as low self-esteem, motivation struggles, communication problems and coping with change. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, blended family issues, adoption and foster care related matters, and challenges tied to family of origin. Sessions address practical skills and ways to shift everyday patterns.
Edlaine has experience supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ people and those navigating multicultural issues. She applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors them to individual needs rather than repeating the same exercises for everyone.
She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association, listed as ACA. Before moving to Australia she practised as a psychologist in Brazil. Her years of practice combine clinical experience across age groups and diverse backgrounds.
To begin, people are invited to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Edlaine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's needs. One common strand is practical skills training - teaching specific coping strategies for anxiety, stress and low mood that people can try between sessions. This helps with everyday situations like panic, sleep disruption or overwhelming thoughts.She also focuses on communication and relationship work, helping people notice patterns, practise new ways of speaking and set clearer boundaries. That approach is useful for improving connection and reducing repeated conflict or hurt. When core issues from family of origin or abandonment come up, she helps people name the patterns and experiment with different responses.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences, then suggests techniques to try. Plans are reviewed and changed if something isn't helping, so the work fits the client's pace and life priorities.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into busy days and the ability to meet without travelling. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current online and in-person options before booking. She will work with each person to make session timing and length work for everyday life, whether that means shorter check-ins or regular weekly appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Edlaine works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as self-esteem and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and empathetic, focused on listening and practical steps. She adapts techniques to suit each person rather than using a single method for everyone.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in Brazil and Australia across a variety of client needs and settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association, shown as ACA, and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.