Edlaine Franco, ACA

Edlaine Franco, who often goes by Laine, is a counsellor and psychotherapist with 13 years of experience working in both Brazil and Australia. She has supported children, teenagers, adults, seniors and couples, bringing a multicultural perspective and bilingual fluency in English and Portuguese to her practice.

Previously trained as a psychologist in Brazil, she is currently a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Her therapeutic style is warm and empathetic, aiming to create an inclusive and respectful space where each person is listened to and their individual experience is honoured. Laine adapts her approach to meet the unique needs of each client and emphasizes validation and collaboration throughout the process.

She works with a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, relationship difficulties, life transitions and parenting challenges. Her clinical experience also includes supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ people, and those facing issues related to race, sexuality and multicultural identity. Guided by the professional motto "Everyone deserves to be heard," Edlaine focuses on helping clients find connection, growth and practical ways to move forward, whether meeting in person or online.