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Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
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Third Wave Counselling

Counsellor, ACA-L1

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Boronia, VIC 3155
Let's Connect (03) 8203 5353
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My ideal client is someone who has carried the weight of responsibility for far too long: men, veterans, parents, and individuals navigating relationship strain, emotional fatigue, or a loss of direction. Often, they are the dependable ones, the "rocks" for others, but silently wrestling with stress, disconnection, or inner turmoil. They want someone who gets it, they want to break patterns that no longer serve them, reconnect with their values, and take action that feels honest and grounded. Their goal is not to be "fixed," but to become more aligned: emotionally, mentally, and relatationally.
My approach combines practical tools with deep emotional insight, grounded in evidence-based methods like person-centered and narrative therapy. Whether you're navigating identity shifts, trust issues, or communication br
If you're feeling worn down from holding it all together, questioning your direction, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—you’re not alone. Together, we’ll slow things down and make sense of what’s happening. You don’t need to have all the answers to begin.
Call or Third Wave Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 8203 5353

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Thirdwave Counselling

Boronia, VIC 3155

(03) 8203 5353
Website
I offer in-person and online sessions for adults, with flexible weekday and limited weekend appointments.
I focus on Anxiety, Veterans and Stress 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (03) 8203 5353
Photo of Carlos S Pomales - Third Wave Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Thirdwave Counselling

Boronia, VIC 3155

(03) 8203 5353
Website
I offer in-person and online sessions for adults, with flexible weekday and limited weekend appointments.
I focus on Anxiety, Veterans and Stress 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $240
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Electronic Funds Transfer

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • Bupa
  • NDIS
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Worried about cost? Let's chat, I'm committed to making therapy accessible. We can explore flexible payment options together, private health insurance and I can provide receipts for those claiming through rebates. Please don't hesitate to enquire about your options.
Photo of Carlos S Pomales - Third Wave Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8203 5353
"
Worried about cost? Let's chat, I'm committed to making therapy accessible. We can explore flexible payment options together, private health insurance and I can provide receipts for those claiming through rebates. Please don't hesitate to enquire about your options.
Photo of Carlos S Pomales - Third Wave Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8203 5353

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Carlos S Pomales

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Carlos S Pomales
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Relationship Counselling, Graduate Diploma, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Australian Fitness Academy SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness / 2018
  • Degree/Diploma from Swinburne University of Technology in Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (BA) Psychology / 2021
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I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling, with professional membership through the ACA. My work is informed by evidence-based training, supervision, and lived experience supporting adults through change, stress, and relationship challenges.
Photo of Carlos S Pomales - Third Wave Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8203 5353
"
I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling, with professional membership through the ACA. My work is informed by evidence-based training, supervision, and lived experience supporting adults through change, stress, and relationship challenges.
Photo of Carlos S Pomales - Third Wave Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8203 5353

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Veterans
  • Stress

Practice Areas

  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
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I support adults with stress, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Sessions may include creative in-session interventions, thought exercises, and mindfulness practices to build insight, emotional balance, and practical change you can carry into daily life.
Photo of Carlos S Pomales - Third Wave Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8203 5353
"
I support adults with stress, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Sessions may include creative in-session interventions, thought exercises, and mindfulness practices to build insight, emotional balance, and practical change you can carry into daily life.
Photo of Carlos S Pomales - Third Wave Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8203 5353

Endorsement

Mithzay Pomenta
Mithzay Pomenta
CounsellorACA-L4
Carlos is very insightful, caring and grounded. His approach is practical and solution-focused, with the ability to provide real, down-to-earth solutions that fit you. Highly recommended!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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My work is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy, supported by evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy. Sessions are relaxed, open, and conversational, while being clinically thoughtful and purposeful. You can expect a safe, collaborative space where you're heard, supported, and gently guided toward greater clarity, self-understanding, and practical change.
Photo of Carlos S Pomales - Third Wave Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8203 5353
"
My work is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy, supported by evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy. Sessions are relaxed, open, and conversational, while being clinically thoughtful and purposeful. You can expect a safe, collaborative space where you're heard, supported, and gently guided toward greater clarity, self-understanding, and practical change.
Photo of Carlos S Pomales - Third Wave Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8203 5353

Location

Primary Location

Thirdwave Counselling

Boronia, VIC 3155

(03) 8203 5353
"
I offer in-person and online sessions for adults, with flexible weekday and limited weekend appointments.
Photo of Carlos S Pomales - Third Wave Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 8203 5353
"
I offer in-person and online sessions for adults, with flexible weekday and limited weekend appointments.
Photo of Carlos S Pomales - Third Wave Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 8203 5353