Holistic Hoarding

Holistic Hoarding Holistic Hoarding offers training, consultancy and therapeutic support around hoarding behaviours.

07/09/2026

It was lovely to get the whole team together last week to celebrate our new staff members joining. In true HH style, it was weird and wonderful in all the best ways 💫🪐🛸🌌

Learn how to approach hoarding situations with sensitivity and understanding💚Developed in collaboration with the lived e...
26/08/2026

Learn how to approach hoarding situations with sensitivity and understanding💚

Developed in collaboration with the lived expertise of individuals with hoarding behaviours, this session will contextualise hoarding as a mental health condition, providing learners with a better understanding of the psychological background, triggers and how to implement support strategies that work to avoid re-traumatisation.

Whether you're a professional in the mental health field or someone dealing with hoarding tendencies yourself, this event will offer valuable information and resources💚

Full information and booking - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trauma-informed-approaches-to-hoarding-behaviours-tickets-1998422421258?aff=erelexpmlt

*If you are eligible for a Housing Support Grant(FSG) funded space, please email [email protected] to reserve a spot!

Meet the team series: Hannah💚Hannah is our Area Manager, responsible for managing our Therapeutic Case Workers across th...
21/08/2026

Meet the team series: Hannah💚

Hannah is our Area Manager, responsible for managing our Therapeutic Case Workers across the Caerphilly team. With over 10 years of experience in mental health, Hannah has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Hannah has:
🌿 A background in occupational therapy, working in low-medium mental health hospitals.
🌿 A particular interest in psychotherapy and its potential to empower individuals to overcome challenges.
🌿 A passion for supporting older people, providing empathetic and individualised support.

For Hannah it’s all about seeing the person beyond the hoard and understanding what they need to feel supported, empowered and able to move forward🫶🏼

We all have different relationships with our possessions. For some, they bring enjoyment, memories or meaning, while for...
18/08/2026

We all have different relationships with our possessions. For some, they bring enjoyment, memories or meaning, while for others, letting go of things can feel difficult or distressing.

Recognising the differences helps us to better understand the experiences of those affected and ensures that people can access the right support when they need it💚

Happy birthday to our wonderful Kirsty. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 We hope you have the most beautiful day, full of all the sunshine. We can't...
13/08/2026

Happy birthday to our wonderful Kirsty. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 We hope you have the most beautiful day, full of all the sunshine. We can't wait to see you soon! ###

Instead of asking yourself ‘What do I need to get rid of?’ try asking ‘What would I like to be able to do in my space?’ ...
11/08/2026

Instead of asking yourself ‘What do I need to get rid of?’ try asking ‘What would I like to be able to do in my space?’ 💭🏡

It can be easy to get caught up in an all-or-nothing mindset, where the goal becomes clearing everything or getting rid of a large number of possessions, making the process feel overwhelming and often unrealistic or unsustainable.

Instead, try focusing on what you want your space to help you do. Perhaps you want to be able to prepare food in your kitchen, be able to sleep in your bed or move around your home more easily. Choose one area or function that would make a meaningful difference to your everyday life and focus on that.

This approach can make change feel more manageable and achievable, helping you avoid the pressure of having to change everything at once and making it more likely that the changes you make can be maintained over time🌿💚

Positive outcomes would be impossible without prioritising human connection💚Each year, HSG-funded support services gathe...
07/08/2026

Positive outcomes would be impossible without prioritising human connection💚

Each year, HSG-funded support services gather essential information regarding various outcomes:
- Was homelessness prevented?
- Did the client receive information and advice about available services?
- Was their housing made more stable as a result of the support?

These outcomes are of course absolutely crucial for understanding the impact of the services provided, however, it’s also important to capture the human side of this work and the people and relationships behind this data. The times a tiny child showed their gratitude to their support worker by baking a cake or putting up a banner outside their house to welcome her for their final session.

We are so proud of our incredible Family and Children Worker Amy Coulson for demonstrating the joy that can be found in the relationships that develop across our support services and elevating the impact beyond the numbers🫶🏼🌿

Meet the team series: Kayley Hyman, founder of Holistic Hoarding CIC💚Kayley established Holistic Hoarding, while complet...
03/08/2026

Meet the team series: Kayley Hyman, founder of Holistic Hoarding CIC💚

Kayley established Holistic Hoarding, while completing her MSc in Mental Health, after recognising the lack of support available for people experiencing hoarding behaviours. Since then, she's dedicated her career to creating compassionate, trauma-informed services and advocating for those at risk of eviction.

Alongside leading Holistic Hoarding, Kayley:�
🌿Delivers specialist training on trauma-informed approaches to hoarding.
🌿Is an Associate Trainer for the Chartered Institute of Housing and Clouds End CIC.�
🌿Serves on the Cardiff and Vale Mental Health Charity Board and the UK National Steering Group for Hoarding.�
🌿Is a Consultant at Cardiff University and Visiting Fellow at the University of South Wales, helping connect research, education and real-world practice.�
🌿Founded and steers the first All Wales Multi-Agency Hoarding Task Force.

Kayley’s passion, expertise and commitment to changing the way we understand and respond to hoarding behaviours is what continues to drive Holistic Hoarding CIC forward🫶🏼

When supporting someone with hoarding behaviours, the focus is often on the possessions, yet meaningful and lasting chan...
29/07/2026

When supporting someone with hoarding behaviours, the focus is often on the possessions, yet meaningful and lasting change begins with understanding the person💭

Hoarding doesn't happen in isolation, it is shaped by life experiences, trauma, loss or anxiety. The accumulation of items is often serving an important emotional purpose by providing comfort, preserving important memories, and creating a sense of security and control when life feels uncertain.

Rather than asking 'Why won't they let go?', a more helpful question is 'What does this item mean to them?'

Taking the time to understand someone's experiences helps us build trust, reduce shame, and provide support that is compassionate, person-centred and effective, increasing the likelihood of sustainable change and improved wellbeing🌿💚

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