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

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 Email Third Wave Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 8203 5353
Let's Connect (03) 8203 5353

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $240
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Electronic Funds TransferInsurance
- AHM Health
- Bupa
- NDIS
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8203 5353
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Carlos S Pomales
- In Practice for 1 year
- Relationship Counselling, Graduate Diploma, Graduated 2025
- 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
Counsellor: Carlos S Pomales
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or Email us 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
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8203 5353
Endorsement
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
Third Wave Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8203 5353