Client Story
Meet Emily
Illustrator & Graphic Designer
Had you done therapy / healing / inner work before? If so, how was this experience different?
Barely. My inner work journey began whilst working through Julia Cameron’s ‘The Artist's Way’ book, then I reached out to Iona to support me further because I had no idea how to deal with the things that had started to come up. I didn’t quite realise how necessary the work was until I had begun.
How would you describe working with Iona? What’s her vibe? Is she different than you expected?
Iona is a powerful force! She naturally empowers and inspires me to be a bolder, braver version of myself, just by being her. She is straight up, honest, and passes no-judgement, making the experience comfortable, even when the point of discussion is uncomfortable.
How do you describe who Iona is to your friends? Your coach / teacher / guide / something else?
I start to talk about my ‘coach’ then refer to the work as an alternative to therapy and sometimes healing, depending on my audience.
Why did you choose Iona? What about her felt like a good fit?
She always seemed so comfortable in herself and confident. Not afraid. A doer. So many things that at the start, I wouldn’t have said that I was. Her openness about her own experiences, her compassion and care.
What has changed most in your life, work, and relationships since you started this work? What are those “pinch me” moments when you realize that you’re a totally different person?
When I feel a certain way; let’s say, stressed. It amazes me how quickly I can recover from that feeling, because Iona has given me the tools to do so - when in the past I would have spiraled out of control. I can feel a feeling, acknowledge it, and move forward.
I find peace in moments that would have caused me distress in the past, be it people that don’t align with me, a stressful work situation, or a frustrating family member. Everything in life just feels easier to navigate. I trust in my own judgement and I’m not searching for something to be wrong all the time.
What has surprised or delighted you most about doing this work?
The impact it’s had on my way of thinking, my way of processing emotions, experiences, how clearly and quickly I can analyze how I feel about something. Acknowledging that I am a human being, an animal, that I feel more at ease in the world than I ever have in my life.
How did you know you were READY to do this work?
I threw myself in. I don’t know if I was ready to churn up the things that we did. But I knew something had to change. At the start, I did not anticipate that I would heal and grow in the way that I have. Not even close!
What would you say to a woman who is sitting on the fence and needs to hear the exact right thing to say, “Let’s do this.”
I would say that you can fix and repair SO much if you are ready. If you are ready to turn up and do the work, week by week, to make yourself feel better, be better, be happier, it will happen. Iona will be there by your side, cheering you on and supporting you. It will change your life to work with Iona, and I wish that everyone could experience the level of healing that I have.
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