Q8: WHAT IF I THINK I AM A HOARDER?

A8: I certainly don’t guilt you into getting rid of things. I have heard clients say that was how family members made them feel. I also understand that some clients are hoarders and that objects can bring comfort and security. I am not a professional in hoarding so we can do an assessment beforehand to see if you need a different professional with a different set of skills and experience. Some clients find they need some extra help from a hoarding professional, social services and family - all of which I appreciate is very daunting and scarey.

Hoarding Disorders UK have a rating scale. H ave a look through this for a few reasons. If you think you rate higher than a 4 then I may refer you to one of my APDO contacts with years o f experience. 

You may not want to show me around photos of your own house in a consultation online call, and so these images can be a source we can both look at when discussing your home in our 1hr free consultation online.  

If you are a family member looking into decluttering then this site may be a good starting point for you.

I will never come into your home and tell you to discard things you do not want to throw away, it is your decision.

TV shows give the wrong impression about what a professional declutterer can do for you. We start off slowly. As it is a very slow process we need to see what budget you have, this is when social services may need to get involved. 

If we work out that I am the right professional declutterer for the job, then I will work with you to understand the sentimental attachment to items in your home. I can also refer you to other professionals that can help. 

Above all we will want you to feel safe in your own home. Professionals will look at whether you can function in the rooms in your home and if you have collections you can't part with then professionals look to see how these can be stored and displayed.