COACHING
FOR TEENS
Helping young people build confidence, resilience and self-leadership
What Is Teen Coaching?
Core Coaching for Teens offers a supportive, non-judgmental space for young people aged 11–24 to explore who they are, what matters to them and how to move forward with confidence.
Unlike therapy, which often focuses on the past, coaching looks ahead. It helps young people take action, develop emotional intelligence and build the practical tools to handle life’s challenges.
Through curiosity, creativity and conversation, coaching supports teens to:
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Grow in self-confidence and self-awareness
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Strengthen resilience and optimism
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Improve relationships and communication skills
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Understand and manage emotions
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Develop problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Why Teen Coaching Matters
Adolescence can be full of change, uncertainty and pressure; new schools, shifting friendships, exams and the influence of social media. Coaching provides a calm, confidential space where young people can talk openly, reflect and build self-belief in who they are.
Many teens come to coaching because they feel:
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Unsure of themselves or easily overwhelmed
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Pressured to please others or fit in
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Low in motivation or direction
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Sensitive to comparison or criticism
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Ready to grow, but not sure how
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Coaching empowers them to reconnect with their strengths, set boundaries and take meaningful steps toward the person they want to become.
“When young people feel heard and capable, they begin to trust themselves and that’s where confidence grows.”
How Coaching Works
Every young person’s coaching journey is unique, but here’s what you can expect:
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Free 30-minute discovery call for the parent and teen to meet Gemma and discuss goals.
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Six-week coaching block of 1:1 sessions (45 minutes each) structured enough for growth, flexible enough to suit busy lives.
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Sessions available online or in person in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.
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£65 per session (online) or £75 (in person).
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Option for ad-hoc follow-up sessions after the initial block.
All sessions are confidential and delivered within the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) ethical framework, with full safeguarding practices in place.
What Teen Coaching Can Help With
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Building a stronger sense of self and identity
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Handling conflict and communication challenges
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Developing emotional intelligence and empathy
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Managing stress, comparison and perfectionism
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Finding focus, motivation and purpose
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Preparing for transitions:- exams, new schools, university, family changes
About Gemma Cousins
Gemma Cousins is the founder of Core Coaching and an ICF-accredited Confidence Coach (ACC). She holds a PGCert in Business and Personal Coaching from Barefoot Coaching and additional Adolescent Coaching training with the Youth Coaching Institute (YCI).
With over 20 years’ experience working with young people as a drama teacher, LAMDA coach and youth theatre founder, Gemma brings empathy, creativity and professional expertise to every session.
Her background in acting and communication adds a unique dimension to her coaching; blending performance psychology with deep listening and curiosity to build confidence that feels real and lasting.
Wellbeing Workshops for Schools & Youth Organisations
In addition to one-to-one coaching, Gemma delivers the “Confident In…” Wellbeing Workshop Series, created to empower groups of young people through experiential learning.
Each 3-hour workshop (max 30 students) includes a take-home Toolkit Workbook and focuses on confidence, resilience and self-leadership.
Workshop themes include:
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Confident In Who You Are – identity and self-trust
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Confident In How You Speak – communication and presence
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Confident In Exams – calm and focus under pressure
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Confident In What You Need – boundaries and healthy relationships
These sessions are lively, reflective, and designed to leave lasting impact; helping students discover what confidence feels like from the inside out.
READY TO BEGIN?
Whether you’re a parent looking to support your teen or a school hoping to build confidence across your students, Core Coaching provides the tools, space and professional support to help young people thrive.
or email hello@core-you.com
