eryn long
online counselling | psychotherapy
Inner work, an evocative term that speaks to the personal journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. At its core, inner work is about turning inward to explore the depths of who we are, confronting our shadows, and embracing our light. It's a path that leads to a more authentic, fulfilling life, grounded in self-awareness and self-love.
Embarking on this journey requires courage, commitment, and curiosity. It's a deeply personal process that unfolds differently for everyone, often revealing unexpected insights and leading to profound changes in one’s life and relationships. Through inner work, individuals learn to navigate their inner world with kindness and clarity, fostering a sense of peace and purpose that radiates outward, enriching every aspect of their lives.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by emotional highs and lows, disconnected from yourself and others, or struggling to manage anxiety, restlessness, or feelings of being stuck, you can take steps to improve your well-being and emotional health. By learning to regulate your emotions in challenging situations and calm your mind, you can reduce feelings of overwhelm and anxiety, gaining greater control over your thoughts.
If you're battling low self-esteem or a lack of motivation, there are ways to build confidence, foster a deeper sense of self-worth, and boost your motivation for daily activities. You can cultivate healthier habits and create practical strategies for personal growth, allowing you to continue developing throughout life.
If you're seeking clarity and direction, there's an opportunity to align your life with your core values, meaning, and purpose, helping you move forward with a renewed sense of purpose. Whether you're healing from grief, working through feelings of isolation, or facing challenges in your career or personal life, you can find peace and resilience, embracing new possibilities and opening yourself to growth and transformation.
You can expect…
A Space for All of You: Whether you come with clarity or confusion, grief or laughter, every part of you is welcome here.
Pace That Honours You: Sessions are never rushed. Sometimes they’re quiet. Sometimes they flow with emotion. Both are welcome.
Permission to Pause: Silence is not empty here. If words don’t come, we’ll wait. If feelings do, we’ll stay with them.
Curiosity Without Judgment: We explore with gentle curiosity, not to label or fix, but to understand and make meaning together.
Trusting Your Timing: Healing doesn’t follow a schedule. We’ll move at a rhythm that feels right for you.
Depth Over Quick Fixes: We may explore your past, your story, or simply sit with the unknown. There is no rush to explain everything.
Holding Complexity: You don’t have to simplify your story. We can hold many truths at once - pain and strength, doubt and hope.
Making Meaning, Not Just Progress: This is not about “getting over it,” but about understanding what it means to live with it.
Honest, No-Nonsense Therapy: Therapy free of fluff, jargon, or performance, just real talk, grounded care, and space to show up exactly as you are.
I’m not here to fix you, because you’re not broken. My role is to help you meet yourself honestly, unapologetically, and without filters. At the core of my work is building genuine connection and trust. I offer compassionate, personalised support tailored to your unique needs and experiences, because healing happens when you feel truly seen, heard, and safe.
Therapy with me is raw and real, I don’t rely on jargon or keep an emotional distance. I’m not interested in a polished version of healing that looks good on the outside but feels hollow within. This process is about cutting through the noise and getting honest about your pain, your patterns, your story, and your strength. I hold space for what’s real. That often means discomfort. It always means honesty. Together, we’ll gently explore the parts of you you’ve avoided, the masks you’ve learned to wear, not to judge or shame, but to understand and grow beyond them.
This work is for individuals who are done performing and ready to stop glossing over what hurts. With clarity, compassion, and direct support, I’ll walk beside you as you begin living in alignment, not with who you think you should be, but with who you truly are.
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