- Evidence-based methods
- Bilingual English Portuguese
- Focus on relationships
About Aline
Aline De Sa Rodrigues de Oliveira is an ACA counsellor who uses evidence-based methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and grief. She offers individual psychotherapy for adults and speaks English and Portuguese, which can help people adjusting to life far from home.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Schema Therapy as core ways of working. Sessions focus on realistic steps people can try between meetings, and on understanding recurring patterns that cause pain. Conversations are kept warm and non-judgemental so people can speak about hard things without feeling judged.
Over three years she has supported people through low mood, anxiety and difficult life transitions. She also addresses issues linked to emotional dependence, family problems and communication breakdowns. Her background includes a Bachelor of Psychology and postgraduate study in Brazil, and she now practises in Sydney.
Aline pays attention to how early relationships shape current reactions, and she helps people recognise unhelpful patterns such as avoidance or codependency. Work in sessions may include identifying automatic thoughts, testing beliefs, and slowly changing long-standing coping habits.
Her approach suits people looking for structured, evidence-based care alongside empathic listening. If you want steady, practical support while you work through feelings about family, loss or relationship changes, she can help you plan the next steps.
How Aline uses evidence-based approaches online
Aline draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Schema Therapy to guide her work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps you identify upsetting thoughts and test them against reality, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Schema Therapy looks at long-standing patterns formed in early relationships and helps you build different ways of relating and coping.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with you to choose methods that fit your needs, goals and preferences. That means discussing what feels helpful and adjusting techniques as you progress so the work matches your everyday life.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so appointments can sit more easily around work or family commitments. Online work can make regular, short check-ins more workable when time is tight and allow continuity of care if you relocate within Australia. Confirm the session formats she offers before booking to make sure they suit your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family issues, grief and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, codependency, communication problems and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is warm and non-judgemental with practical, evidence-based techniques. Sessions combine listening with steps you can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of clinical experience supporting adults through anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Her training includes a Bachelor of Psychology and postgraduate study completed in Brazil.
Where is she located and what credential does she hold?
She practises in Australia and is a member of the Australian Counselling Association, listed as ACA.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese to accommodate bilingual speakers and people from Portuguese-speaking backgrounds.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to clients located within Australia.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscription tier chosen.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. This begins the process of arranging your first session.