Edlaine Franco, ACA

Edlaine Franco is an ACA counsellor with 13 years of experience. She uses a warm, empathetic style and aims to create a respectful space where people feel heard. Laine works in English and Portuguese and brings a multicultural perspective to sessions.

She has practised in both Brazil and Australia and has supported people through many life stages. Her work covers stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, relationship concerns, parenting challenges and coping with life changes. Sexual dysfunction is listed among her areas of focus where clients seek help.

Laine describes her approach as tailored to each person. She listens first, then helps people identify practical steps they can try between sessions. Conversations often include exploring patterns from family of origin, communication habits and how cultural background shapes feelings and choices.

She has experience with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients and with issues linked to race and sexuality. Other areas she commonly addresses include abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and divorce and separation.

People who choose Laine can expect collaborative goal-setting and a gentle, direct style. Her work aims to build coping skills, improve communication and help people find clearer direction during transitions. She supports parents wrestling with practical and emotional strains, and individuals facing midlife or identity questions.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online counselling

Edlaine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a clear, practical way. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing it with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach emphasises communication skills and role practice to help people negotiate relationship problems and blended family dynamics more effectively.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest ways of working that fit their situation. This is a collaborative process where feedback and small adjustments shape the plan over time.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow a quicker check-in during a lunch break, or remove travel time for those balancing caregiving or work. It can also let people work from a quieter location or choose a shorter phone check-in when less bandwidth is available. Practical benefits include greater flexibility and fewer disruptions to daily routines, while the therapist helps tailor session length and activities to what works best for each person.