"The Gonsalves Method has been revelatory for the BA Acting students at Northampton. Their ability to find authenticity and creative freedom through working on Aileen's joyful and accessible techniques has led them to demonstrate crafted and confident performances. More important that all of this, the students enjoy the challenge and reward of learning this fascinating body of work". Owain Rose, Programme Leader for BA Acting, University of Northampton

"Aileen Gonsalves' approach is pioneering, exhilarating and inspiring. To experience Aileen's method is to be given tools for life. It's no exaggeration to say that she us one of the foremost performing arts innovators of our age. " Dr Chris Laoutaris lecturer at the Shakespeare Institute and author

"Aileen is a treasure to our industry. her passion to help people discover their potential is unrivalled. My time working with her has been fundamental to my career and in life" Zates Atour - The Witcher, Lord of the Rings, Young Wallander

"Aileen's classes are truly fantastic - they really open up your mind to the simplistic yet very effective technique that Aileen has created. I would recommend a class of hers to anyone!" Tayler Marshall - Casualty, Hollyoaks, Doctors

"Aileen is not only an acting coach but a life coach too! She cares about you and your craft as an actor equally. The Gonsalves Method makes you a more mindful person which has tremendous benefits for the actor. As an actor she gives you a simple straightforward and effective methodology to follow to that you can be match ready for your auditions, rehearsals and performance." - Seyan Sarvan - Its a Sin, The Baby, Things we Never Said

"In discovering the truth, Aileen takes a remarkable approach. Her approach instills the idea that each individual is unique and provides the tools to achieve greatness within ourselves. Her guidance throughout my career has been invaluable to me." Stuart Vincent - Eastenders, The Play that Goes Wrong, The Kite Runner

"Working with Aileen was a breath of fresh air. She is incredibly committed and passionate in her approach. Her Gonsalves Method is so effective" - Bryony Hannah, Call the Midwife, Firebrand

"Aileen's online courses are a revelation. It's surprising, but the platform works remarkably well. Her Gonsalves Method is clear and laser sharp. My work has improved immensely since learning her method - I cannot recommend her highly enough". Silas Carson - Phantom Menace, Waterloo Road, Gold

"I loved working with Aileen! It was refreshing, playful and felt more like working on an acting exercise rather then as audition tape!" Pippa Nixon - Unforgotten, RSC, As you like it, King John

"The Gonsalves Method allows me to quickly analyse and work out the blueprint of a scene to effectively deliver on a job. It is especially handy on tough shooting schedules when there is no rehearsal time". - Rameet Rauli - Ride, Find me in Paris, Little English

"Aileen is a wonderful director and coach and, if you're lucky enough to work with her, will also become one of your greatest cheerleaders. This technique always keeps me on the edge of my seat.. the work is consistently so truthful and alive." Lily Catalifo - The Waterhouse, Love without Walls, Extraordinary

“Great for the acting department to be able to show themselves off – they all benefitted from the Gonsalves Method and loved it” –, Mark Street, Head of Drama, St Mary’s University Twickenham

Comments from Previous Gonsalves Method BA Students:

1. “I thought I knew what acting was and then the Gonsalves Method flipped that on its head”

2. “It boosts your skills to whole a new level you would never have understood”
   “My acting has transformed"

3. "It has completely changed my POV on acting"

4. “It has been revolutionary”

5. “It is just so effortless”

6. “I am an evolved actor because of it”

7. “You build a very honest performance -it has almost made me mad that I hadn’t thought about acting like that before - If you are not doing it you are a fool!”

8. “Phenomenal, authentic, outstanding, life changing, mind blowing, incredible!”
   “Honestly, I could not recommend it enough.”