- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Multicultural perspective
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 coping with life changes. She speaks English and Portuguese and brings a multicultural perspective to her sessions.
Edlaine began her career as a psychologist in Brazil and later registered with the Australian Counselling Association. Her background includes work across many life stages and cultural settings, which informs how she responds to different concerns. She aims to make conversations direct and understandable so people can take practical steps between meetings.
In sessions she addresses issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, blended family issues, caregiver stress and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with control issues, dependent personality patterns, divorce and separation, and family of origin concerns. Problems like guilt, shame and isolation are commonly talked through in simple, concrete ways.
Edlaine also works with life purpose, midlife transitions and multicultural concerns. She discusses parenting challenges and relationship patterns plainly, focusing on what can be changed now. Her bicultural experience and language skills help when cultural background matters in the conversation.
To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Edlaine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques described in plain terms. One common approach she uses focuses on practical skills and coping strategies to manage anxiety and stress, helping people notice thought patterns and try new behaviours that reduce avoidance. Another approach emphasises exploring relationship patterns and improving communication, offering concrete ways to practise different responses in everyday interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with the client and decide together what methods suit their goals and preferences. This is collaborative and may change as progress is made or priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow sessions during short breaks. It can also let someone use audio-only check-ins if they prefer less screen time, or schedule appointments at times that suit different time zones. Practicalities such as session length, frequency and whether to use video or phone are agreed together to fit daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus a range of related family and personal issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversation-based, focusing on clear steps and understandable language rather than technical jargon.
How long has she practised?
She has 13 years of experience working in Brazil and Australia, including roles as a psychologist and as a counsellor.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises from Australia.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Do you accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.