Edlaine Franco, ACA

Edlaine Franco, commonly known as Laine, brings more than 13 years of counselling and psychotherapy experience across Brazil and Australia. She has supported children, teenagers, adults, seniors and couples through a wide range of life stages and emotional challenges, combining lived multicultural insight with professional training. Laine trained as a psychologist in Brazil and is a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), a professional association for counsellors in Australia.

Her practice is defined by a warm, empathetic stance and a commitment to an inclusive, respectful therapeutic atmosphere where clients feel genuinely heard. Laine adapts her work to each person’s circumstances, focusing on practical strategies and compassionate understanding to address stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions and parenting concerns. She also brings experience supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients, and those navigating issues related to race, sexuality and multicultural identity.

Guided by the professional motto "Everyone deserves to be heard," Laine honours each client’s individuality and cultural background. Fluent in English and Portuguese, she offers a multicultural perspective and aims to foster healing, growth and stronger connection whether working in person or through online sessions.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Edlaine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine skill-building and relational insight. One common strand of her work focuses on practical skills - breathing and grounding exercises, real-world coping strategies and structured techniques to reduce stress and manage anxiety - which can help clients navigate daily challenges and regain a sense of control. Another strand emphasizes relational and emotional exploration, helping clients understand patterns in relationships, family dynamics and personal history to heal from abandonment, attachment or communication difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Edlaine collaborates with each client to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods over time so therapy stays relevant and effective. This collaborative stance helps build trust and ensures that work in sessions feels personally meaningful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - allowing clients to access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care even when life changes arise.