Michel Gomberg

About Michel

Michel is a professional counsellor based in Melbourne with a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (First Class Honours) from the University of Melbourne, a Diploma of Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, and membership with the Australian Counselling Association.

He also brings over 20 years of executive experience in multinational corporations, including The Coca-Cola Company, giving him unique insight into the pressures faced by professionals and leaders in demanding workplaces.

By combining therapeutic knowledge with corporate leadership experience, Michel specialises in supporting adults navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, workplace challenges, and issues of self-esteem. Having personally experienced the demands of high-pressure organisational environments, he has dedicated his counselling career to helping clients find balance and live with greater harmony in their personal and professional lives.

Counselling Approach

Michel provides a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore difficulties and discover new strategies for growth. He integrates:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Solution-Focused Therapy

• Strengths-Based Approaches

• Positive Psychology Interventions

• Mindfulness Strategies

• Coaching Techniques

His counselling style is collaborative, client-centred, and empowering, helping individuals build resilience, regulate stress, and move toward the life they aspire to.

Areas of Specialty

• Anxiety and stress management

• Workplace and career-related challenges

• Burnout recovery (fatigue, poor sleep, reduced performance)

• Self-esteem and confidence building

• Personal growth and wellbeing counselling

Credentials and Professional Background

• Master of Applied Positive Psychology (First Class Honours) – University of Melbourne

• Diploma of Counselling – Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

• Member – Australian Counselling Association

• Accredited Coach – International Coaching Federation

• Presenter – 6th World Congress on Positive Psychology

• Former executive with 20 years of experience at multinational corporations, including The Coca-Cola Company

Languages

Michel offers counselling sessions in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, enabling him to provide culturally responsive support to diverse clients in Melbourne and internationally.