Melbourne Dating Coach · 250+ Men Coached · Est. 2018Still Rehearsing What You’d Say to Her?
Melbourne’s #1 rated dating coach for men. 250+ guys coached into dates, relationships, and real confidence.
4.9 stars · 160+ reviewsOnly 10 new clients accepted per month · 100% confidential
Melbourne Men Coached
Since 2018
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How long have you been stuck?
She looked at you. You looked away.
Your mates are settling down. You’re still swiping.
You run the room at work. Can’t hold eye contact at the bar.
Friday night. Couch. UberEats. Repeat.
73%
hadn’t been on a date in 6+ months before finding us
4.2s
average hesitation before the window closes forever
89%
confident at work, completely lost in dating
Melbourne rewards authenticity more than any city in Australia. The problem isn't that you're not interesting — you obviously are. The problem is you've built a wall of overthinking between who you are and what people actually see. Every conversation gets filtered through three layers of self-editing before a single word comes out.
Your coach won't give you a script. They'll help you stop needing one.
4.9 stars · 160+ reviews
12 weeks from now,
this is your Friday night.
You hold eye contact without looking away. The chest-tightening starts to fade.
You walk up to someone at a bar and the words come out without a script.
First dates have tension and humour. She’s suggesting the second venue.
Your calendar has real plans. Dating feels natural, not like a performance.
4.9 stars · 160+ reviews100% confidential · No obligation
“Four dates in three years. That was my track record. By week six I had three in one week and I wasn’t even trying that hard. Something just shifted. I stopped rehearsing what to sa…”
James, 31 · Software Engineer
“Seven-year relationship ended and I was back at square one at 37. Hadn’t flirted with anyone since my twenties. The coaching didn’t teach me lines — it helped me figure out who I’d…”
Damian, 38 · Finance
“My anxiety was brutal. I’d see someone at a Brunswick Street cafe and my brain would just freeze. First in-field day in Fitzroy, I talked to twelve women. Most went nowhere — that’…”
Brian, 26 · Creative
Hear it from men who were exactly where you are.
Real clients, real names, recorded on their own phones. Most signed up skeptical.
Words alone don't do justice to how much this team of experienced and intelligent dating coaches have helped me with my dating/relationship goals + personal development!
Posted on GoogleJust letting you know, I got engaged! I met her during your training and we've been together since. I really feel your coaching helped me a lot and wanted you to know how appreciative I am for your guidance.
Posted on GoogleTogether with the guidance and support from the experienced team at Core Confidence Coaching, over this past few weeks I have experienced a level of growth and potential in my social and dating life that never seemed possible before.
Posted on GoogleI did the 8 week program and am very pleased with my progress and I understand where I need to improve. I knew this area of my life needed work and the coaching program is an investment which gives skills that last a long time.
Posted on GoogleThe quality and value provided by this course has given me the confidence to pursue the women I want in life. I would recommend these guys to anyone struggling with their dating life!
Posted on GoogleGetting rid of my anxiety was a major hurdle for me and Andrew with team helped me overcome this. Being confident in your being is like a superpower. Getting this program is like updating your Operating System. It is the best thing you can do for yourself.
Posted on GoogleThe program has helped with everything from greater group social confidence to developing an abundance mindset in my dating life and meeting a great group of guys in the community.
Posted on GoogleI was blown away by the exceptional quality and support. Andrew and his team are extremely professional and highly knowledgeable. They go above and beyond to help you develop skills to transform your dating life.
Posted on GoogleI have almost completed my 8 week program and I am so glad I joined. Each coach has their own style and strengths so you get a different perspective from each coach. The support is fantastic; they encourage vulnerability which helps you grow.
Posted on GoogleWhen I joined this program I was going through a very rough breakup. But thanks to Andrew and his team, I was able to improve my relationship skills drastically. I could tell that they cared 100% about my situation.
Posted on GoogleI took the online dating coaching and it changed my life. No matches, no nothing before. Now I get dates every single week... even the same night. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. The guys are THE best!
Posted on GoogleI am so glad that I joined this program. I was stunned by the depth of knowledge on social dynamics, human interaction and dating. The coaches were supportive and tailored the program towards my development.
Posted on GoogleAndrew, Paddy, Phil and the team are truly out there to make your dating life better. Andrew went above and beyond a number of times to ensure I was getting enough out of the course. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.
Posted on GoogleI got to work with both the Melbourne team and then the Sydney coach as I have since moved cities. These guys really treated me like a friend. Life-changing, genuinely.
Posted on GoogleI joined the 8-week program and it was a life-changing experience. The program covers a wide range of dating advice, online and offline, but also focuses on building up confidence, which is proving valuable beyond my dating life.
Posted on GoogleWords alone don't do justice to how much this team of experienced and intelligent dating coaches have helped me with my dating/relationship goals + personal development!
Posted on GoogleJust letting you know, I got engaged! I met her during your training and we've been together since. I really feel your coaching helped me a lot and wanted you to know how appreciative I am for your guidance.
Posted on GoogleTogether with the guidance and support from the experienced team at Core Confidence Coaching, over this past few weeks I have experienced a level of growth and potential in my social and dating life that never seemed possible before.
Posted on GoogleI did the 8 week program and am very pleased with my progress and I understand where I need to improve. I knew this area of my life needed work and the coaching program is an investment which gives skills that last a long time.
Posted on GoogleThe quality and value provided by this course has given me the confidence to pursue the women I want in life. I would recommend these guys to anyone struggling with their dating life!
Posted on GoogleGetting rid of my anxiety was a major hurdle for me and Andrew with team helped me overcome this. Being confident in your being is like a superpower. Getting this program is like updating your Operating System. It is the best thing you can do for yourself.
Posted on GoogleThe program has helped with everything from greater group social confidence to developing an abundance mindset in my dating life and meeting a great group of guys in the community.
Posted on GoogleI was blown away by the exceptional quality and support. Andrew and his team are extremely professional and highly knowledgeable. They go above and beyond to help you develop skills to transform your dating life.
Posted on GoogleI have almost completed my 8 week program and I am so glad I joined. Each coach has their own style and strengths so you get a different perspective from each coach. The support is fantastic; they encourage vulnerability which helps you grow.
Posted on GoogleWhen I joined this program I was going through a very rough breakup. But thanks to Andrew and his team, I was able to improve my relationship skills drastically. I could tell that they cared 100% about my situation.
Posted on GoogleI took the online dating coaching and it changed my life. No matches, no nothing before. Now I get dates every single week... even the same night. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. The guys are THE best!
Posted on GoogleI am so glad that I joined this program. I was stunned by the depth of knowledge on social dynamics, human interaction and dating. The coaches were supportive and tailored the program towards my development.
Posted on GoogleAndrew, Paddy, Phil and the team are truly out there to make your dating life better. Andrew went above and beyond a number of times to ensure I was getting enough out of the course. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.
Posted on GoogleI got to work with both the Melbourne team and then the Sydney coach as I have since moved cities. These guys really treated me like a friend. Life-changing, genuinely.
Posted on GoogleI joined the 8-week program and it was a life-changing experience. The program covers a wide range of dating advice, online and offline, but also focuses on building up confidence, which is proving valuable beyond my dating life.
Posted on GoogleWords alone don't do justice to how much this team of experienced and intelligent dating coaches have helped me with my dating/relationship goals + personal development!
Posted on GoogleJust letting you know, I got engaged! I met her during your training and we've been together since. I really feel your coaching helped me a lot and wanted you to know how appreciative I am for your guidance.
Posted on GoogleTogether with the guidance and support from the experienced team at Core Confidence Coaching, over this past few weeks I have experienced a level of growth and potential in my social and dating life that never seemed possible before.
Posted on GoogleI did the 8 week program and am very pleased with my progress and I understand where I need to improve. I knew this area of my life needed work and the coaching program is an investment which gives skills that last a long time.
Posted on GoogleThe quality and value provided by this course has given me the confidence to pursue the women I want in life. I would recommend these guys to anyone struggling with their dating life!
Posted on GoogleGetting rid of my anxiety was a major hurdle for me and Andrew with team helped me overcome this. Being confident in your being is like a superpower. Getting this program is like updating your Operating System. It is the best thing you can do for yourself.
Posted on GoogleThe program has helped with everything from greater group social confidence to developing an abundance mindset in my dating life and meeting a great group of guys in the community.
Posted on GoogleI was blown away by the exceptional quality and support. Andrew and his team are extremely professional and highly knowledgeable. They go above and beyond to help you develop skills to transform your dating life.
Posted on GoogleI have almost completed my 8 week program and I am so glad I joined. Each coach has their own style and strengths so you get a different perspective from each coach. The support is fantastic; they encourage vulnerability which helps you grow.
Posted on GoogleWhen I joined this program I was going through a very rough breakup. But thanks to Andrew and his team, I was able to improve my relationship skills drastically. I could tell that they cared 100% about my situation.
Posted on GoogleI took the online dating coaching and it changed my life. No matches, no nothing before. Now I get dates every single week... even the same night. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. The guys are THE best!
Posted on GoogleI am so glad that I joined this program. I was stunned by the depth of knowledge on social dynamics, human interaction and dating. The coaches were supportive and tailored the program towards my development.
Posted on GoogleAndrew, Paddy, Phil and the team are truly out there to make your dating life better. Andrew went above and beyond a number of times to ensure I was getting enough out of the course. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.
Posted on GoogleI got to work with both the Melbourne team and then the Sydney coach as I have since moved cities. These guys really treated me like a friend. Life-changing, genuinely.
Posted on GoogleI joined the 8-week program and it was a life-changing experience. The program covers a wide range of dating advice, online and offline, but also focuses on building up confidence, which is proving valuable beyond my dating life.
Posted on GoogleMeet the guys who’ll actually be there.
Andrew Gung
FOUNDER & CEO
Vanessa Karagiannis
Psychologist
Sarah
Mindset Coach
Michael
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What your first 12 weeks actually look like
Map the pattern
Your first session unpacks the loop keeping you stuck — whether it’s the overthinking spiral, the dead social circle, or the coffee-date-to-friend-zone pipeline. Your coach maps the root cause, not the surface.
Rebuild in the field
You practise in real Melbourne environments: a Fitzroy laneway bar, Chapel Street on a Saturday, South Melbourne Market on a Sunday morning. Live coaching with real-time feedback on presence, vocal tone, and eye contact.
Lock in the identity
By week 8–12 you’ve internalised it. The confidence works at a Richmond pub, a Carlton dinner party, or a Tuesday morning Industry Beans run. It’s yours, permanently.
APAC Award Winner
NDIS SupporterYou will get results.
We put that in writing.
Complete the assignments, show up to the calls, and commit to the process. If you don't see measurable results within 30 days; your coach keeps working with you until you do. No fine print. No expiry. No excuses.
Do the work
Complete every assignment your coach sets for you.
Show up to every call
Attend your coaching sessions and stay in the process.
See real results in 30 days
If you don't, we keep coaching you at no extra charge.
4.9 stars · 160+ reviewsFrequently asked questions
Wherever you'd naturally want to meet someone. Daytime: cafes in Carlton, Fitzroy laneways, South Melbourne Market. Evenings: Chapel Street, CBD rooftop bars, laneway spots in the city. We pick venues based on what you're working on — a quiet wine bar teaches different skills than a packed bar on Smith Street. You practise in the places you'll actually go back to on your own.
It means you get the strongest version of everything we do. Our founder still lives in Melbourne and personally coaches here. We run monthly community meetups you can join after your program ends. Our alumni network is 250+ Melbourne men deep. No other city gets this level of access or ongoing support.
We've got programs at different levels — from online self-paced courses to 12-week in-person mentorships with your own dedicated Melbourne coach. Rather than listing prices, we do a free 45-minute call where we figure out what you actually need first. Sometimes the answer is the most intensive option. Sometimes it's not. We'll be honest about it.
Heard this one a hundred times. Melbourne runs on tight social tribes — AFL groups, the agency crew, sharehouse circles — and if yours has shrunk, meeting new people feels impossible. We teach you how to build a new social world from scratch using Melbourne's community infrastructure: comedy nights, live music, sport clubs, co-working spaces. It's a skill, not luck.
Everything. PUA teaches you to perform a character. We help you stop performing and start being genuinely present. Melbourne women are sharp — they can spot a rehearsed opener from across the room. Our work is about dismantling the anxiety and self-doubt that's blocking you, not layering tricks on top of it. Think of it as fixing the foundation instead of repainting the walls.
Most Melbourne clients feel noticeably different in social situations within 2–3 weeks. Actual dating results — numbers, dates, better conversations — usually start showing around week 5–6 for guys who put in the work. The full 12-week program exists because lasting change takes time, but the early wins come faster than most men expect.
That's one of the biggest advantages of doing this in Melbourne. We run monthly community meetups where current and past clients practise together, share what's working, and hold each other accountable. It's not a support group — it's a room full of men who are actively building better social lives. Many of our strongest friendships started in these meetups.
Completely. Our in-field sessions look like two mates grabbing a coffee or going to a bar — no branded gear, no clipboards, nothing that signals coaching. Everything you share stays between you and your coach, same standard as a psychologist. We've coached 250+ men across Melbourne over eight years and discretion is non-negotiable.
We schedule around your life, not ours. Evening in-field sessions typically start from 6pm across the CBD, Fitzroy, and South Yarra. Weekend daytime sessions are available too. Online mentorship calls can happen during lunch breaks or after hours. Most of our Melbourne clients work demanding jobs — we're built for that.
Still have questions? Book a free call and ask us anything.
4.9 stars · 160+ reviewsWe coach across all of Melbourne
Melbourne CBD
Laneways, rooftop bars, lunch spots on Collins & Bourke Streets. We master the art of the mid-day approach and after-work social scene.
Chapel Street & South Yarra
Melbourne's prime Friday/Saturday social corridor. High-energy venues, upscale casual dining, and a demographic ideal for practising escalation.
Fitzroy & Collingwood
The artsy inner-north: specialty coffee, craft bars, gallery openings. Where intellectual connection and daytime approaches thrive.
St Kilda
Beach culture meets bar culture. Relaxed weekend energy, promenade walks, Acland Street cafes are perfect for building natural, low-pressure conversation skills.
Southbank & Docklands
Riverside promenade, after-work professionals, dining precinct. A high-foot-traffic environment for spontaneous, natural approaches.
Richmond & Prahran
The pub culture heartland. AFL-charged atmosphere on weekends, local bar regulars mid-week: we teach you to thrive in Melbourne's great pub scene.
Our Melbourne dating guides
Written by our coaches: evidence-based, Melbourne-specific, free to read.
The Ultimate Guide to Dating in Melbourne
Everything you need to know about Melbourne's dating scene: from the best locations to proven strategies for meeting women in one of Australia's most culturally rich cities.
Read guide8 Great Melbourne Date Ideas
From the Yarra River to Southbank, NGV to St Kilda: curated date locations in Melbourne that create the right atmosphere for genuine connection.
Read guideAlso available in
Same proven methodology, same expert coaches, tailored to each city’s unique dating culture.
Book your free Melbourne strategy call
A free 45-minute call with a MelbourneCore Confidence coach. We’ll understand exactly where you are, what’s been holding you back, and map out a clear path forward, honestly, with no pressure.
4.9 stars · 160+ reviewsYou will get results.
We put that in writing.
Complete the assignments, show up to the calls, and commit to the process. If you don't see measurable results within 30 days; your coach keeps working with you until you do. No fine print. No expiry. No excuses.
Do the work
Complete every assignment your coach sets for you.
Show up to every call
Attend your coaching sessions and stay in the process.
See real results in 30 days
If you don't, we keep coaching you at no extra charge.
Book your free coaching call today
Speak 1-on-1 with a Core Confidence coach who gets it. Zero pressure. 100% confidential.
4.9 stars · 160+ reviews4.9 stars · 160+ reviews