Testimonials

For Coaching.

“My coaching sessions with Heather have been incredibly valuable and impactful. Heather's warm, empathic and person-centred approach have created a safe space for me to explore, question and challenge myself. Her genuine curiosity and desire to understand me - and to support me to understand myself better - have made the sessions hugely positive and empowering, even when the issues and feelings discussed have been tricky. Through Heather's non-judgemental approach I have become far less self-critical and more able to look at my life and challenges with the kindness and patience she shows. I have also come away from every single session with a new discovery, question, image or idea that helps me know myself better and walk my path with more ease. I whole-heartedly recommend Heather as a coach.”

Grace, Youth Worker

“I was very stressed with work and other things in my life before I worked with Heather. Through coaching I was able to find peace and enjoy my life more. I was also able to find answers to my life purpose. I would recommend to anyone looking for some guidance and clarification”

Valentina, Domestic abuse charity

“I had always been intrigued by coaching and when a friend recommended Heather to me I decided to seize the opportunity and explore coaching a little bit further. It's been the most fascinating 8 months of working with Heather and one of the best decisions I've made in my life. Heather's level of emotional intelligence is one of the things that strikes you first about her and she brings such energy and passion to every single one of her coaching sessions!“

 Ruth, Engineer

“Having worked with Heather for several years now, I’ve really noticed the positive changes the work has gifted me. I’ve become so much clearer and braver about my goals and now ensure that what I’m doing actually aligns with them. But goals really aren’t all of the work and Heather has been fantastic at supporting and guiding me as I continually step out of my comfort zone. My inner voice is now infinitely more supportive, and I’ve discovered character strengths I wasn’t fully using before. Working with Heather has also improved the way I manage close personal relationships, how I show up for those I love and how I handle stress. Heather is naturally super-intuitive and perceptive. She’s always spotting what’s really going on and accurately articulates it far better than I can. The sessions are fun and can be playful or mindful and I really enjoy not always knowing what each session will bring and what we’ll discover on the way. I guess that’s a good mantra for life in general. If you’re looking for work to build you up, whilst tackling your blocks and fears, I cannot recommend Heather enough.”

Vince, Environmental Health Officer

“I have worked with Heather for several months and she has been an incredible resource for me as I move through transitions in my career and life. Heather is intuitive, widely creative and courageous as a coach. She helped me see and work with parts of myself that needed to be amplified as well as address my inner critic, stories that were holding me back from what I wanted. I whole heartedly recommend Heather to anyone interested in stepping into real and important change in their lives.”

Marybeth, business consultant & coach

“I end each session with an invaluable sense of clarity. Heather’s remarkable expertise in active listening and personalized engagement creates a collaboration and system of support that enables me to have a much fuller understanding of myself and a confident approach to tackling personal and professional goals. There is no one better to have at your side!”

Jared, University faculty Theatre director

“Heather is an excellent coach that helped me uncover feelings of inadequacy in my creative work and work through them to better myself and accept new opportunities without pushing them away. I lead a busy life and Heather helped to organise my thoughts and prioritise what I really wanted. No topic was taboo and it felt like a safe space to work on my creative expression so I will always be thankful to Heather for her coaching and still use techniques I learned from her to this day.”

Olivia, Actor

“Heather is one of my favorite coaches. We are friends and we studied together, but this is not why I say this. Heather has a spritely energy that manages to get you thinking on your toes no matter the mood you are in. Her curiosity is contagious making you want to go deeper and explore under the surface - even when it looks scary. She is witty and fun - making every session feel like candy - you always want more.”

Valerie, Coach

“I want to thank you for such a great class. It’s been quite some time since I’ve done any acting beyond improv and I learned quite a bit from your content and excellent teaching style. I particularly enjoyed the deeper text analysis bit. It was wonderful working with you. ”

-David Martinez

“Heather is a stimulating director and collaborator who has a talent for getting the best possible performance from everyone she works with, regardless of their level of experience. She invests heavily in the projects she takes on and, as an actor herself, knows exactly what support the performers need to feel at ease and confident.”

- Roland Kay

“I have been on quite a few courses over the years and I think Heather was the best person I have been taught by yet. She is incredibly hard working, dedicated, crazily creative, talented and made the whole experience electric! Also she was very good at making everyone in the class feel valued.”

- Michael, City Academy

“Heather is absolutely fantastic! She has a natural ability to bring the best performer out of you and always creates a safe space to create and discover. Whether it's an audition or you need help with a role, she will be there to support and guide you every step of the way. I can't recommend working with her enough!”

- Iskra Dee

“We were able to create an original show thanks to Heather, her patience, dedication, hard work and incredibly flexible and effective working style. She is, no doubt, the best tutor I have ever had, giving time and attention individually to make sure everyone gets the best out of her class.”

- Marion Armand

“I have had the pleasure of working with Heather a couple of years now and I can honestly say that she is a one of a kind teacher. She has a way about her that brings everyone into her magical world and each class is like being transformed. I know I am a much better actor because of her.”

- Louise Lilja

“Heather was amazing! Acting for the first time can be completely terrifying but she created such a fun, safe environment for us to explore our abilities and feel comfortable exposing ourselves to one another. She made sure we instantly felt comfortable in the space and with each other and we all laughed a lot and made genuine friends, and on top of all that, gained a lot of confidence with acting! I’ve learned a lot, and these lessons aren’t just for acting but skills that can be applied to every day life. I’ve already signed up for another course! I can’t recommend her enough.”

- Anonymous, City Academy

“Heather is a lovely person and a fabulous acting coach who I have been lucky enough to have tutor me for both stage and camera work. I have been in two productions which she has directed and it was an absolute inspiration to see her creative vision come to life and to witness her ability to bring out the very best in the whole team. I have gained so much more understanding of the craft of acting through her and she strikes the perfect balance between positive reinforcement and a genuine learning experience, encouraging you to really push the boundaries within a totally safe and supportive space. Cannot recommend her highly enough!”

-Liz Love

For Facilitation.

ForAudio.

For, I’ll Never Call Him Dad Again by Caroline Darian

‘With exceptional courage, Darian recounts the earth-shattering discovery that a loved one, her own father, is capable of the worst. The publisher worked with ID Audio to find the perfect voice, Heather Long, who delivered a performance with empathy, emotion and sincerity.

- Speakies, The Audiobook Awards, 2025: Nominated for Best Non-fiction Memoir

For, What a Shame byAbigail Bergstrom

‘The narrator is fantastic. You could almost be watching a movie with all of the different voices, dialect and sound effects.’

- Ms K.J.E lancaster

‘I must mention how great the narration was! Like listening to a radio play by one person.’

- MaireadEllen

‘The narration by Heather Long was totally fabulous’

- SandraL

For, Last One At the Party by Bethany Clift

‘The narrator, having heard hundreds, was top 5 I have ever listened to. She was amazing!’

- Ben G

’…the narration breathes life in to this complex character in a perfectly satisfying way. The best audible narration I’ve experienced so far and the acting every bit as outstanding as the writing.’

- S

‘Wow. This was more like listening to a drama on Radio 4 than am audiobook…Fantastic narrator, well actor in true flow really!’

- Carolyn