CORE Founder & Coach
GEMMA COUSINS
Hello
I’m Gemma Cousins ACC, Confidence Coach and founder of Core Coaching.
I help people uncover a kind of confidence that feels natural, grounded and genuinely comfortable, the kind that supports you in real life, not just in moments when you “put on a brave face.”
With over 20 years’ experience as a professional actor and facilitator, I use simple practical tools, gentle mindset shifts and embodied techniques to help you understand yourself better, trust yourself more and feel steadier in the moments that matter.
My coaching is calm, down to earth and completely centred on you. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore who you are and what you need.
Whether you want to speak up more, set clearer boundaries, feel less stuck or simply feel more like yourself again, you’re in the right place.
Confidence isn’t something you have to build from scratch, it’s something we uncover together.
My mission is to harness, ignite and elevate an individual's self-confidence, so that they have the best opportunity to reach their potential.
Gemma
1:1 COACHING
Support for anyone who wants to feel more confident in everyday life.
Whether you’re doubting yourself, struggling to speak up, feeling stuck or simply wanting to feel more at ease, 1-1 coaching gives you space to understand yourself, practice new skills and move forward with more clarity and self-trust.
Gentle, practical and entirely centred on you.
WELLBEING WORKSHOPS
Engaging, practical workshops designed to help teams, students and staff feel more confident, resilient and connected.
Blending actor-derived techniques with simple coaching tools, these sessions improve communication, collaboration, wellbeing and self-awareness.
Ideal for workplaces, leadership groups, educational settings and youth programs.
TEEN COACHING
A calm, encouraging space for young people to explore confidence, resilience and self-belief.
1-1 sessions help teens understand their emotions, communicate clearly, manage stress and feel more sure of themselves at school, at home and socially.
Practical tools. Real conversations. Support that strengthens them for life.
THE CONFIDENCE CLASS
A weekly, practical group session held at Luna Wholebeing, Cheadle Hulme.
Learn simple confidence tools, try them out in a safe group and explore small shifts that make everyday life feel steadier and more manageable.
You don’t need to feel confident to join, just bring yourself.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
V. FOREMAN, Deputy Head
1-to-1 Client
The work that I have done with Gemma over this past year has impacted every area of my life and has given me a toolkit of strategies and perspectives for when trickier times come round again.
S. PERRING
Workshop Participant
Gemma holds the space brilliantly, allows for expression but keeps the day moving so it feels organic, which shows me the excellence of her planning, and ability to adapt depending on the partiipants.
S.SMITH, Chartered Accountant
Corporate Workshop Sponsor
We asked Gemma to deliver The Communication Workshop, to build self-confidence and effective communication skills within our team. Gemma is such a positive and engaging person and the team got a lot out of the day.
