Helen Sanderson, The Clutter Therapist

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Helen Sanderson, The Clutter Therapist I know how frustrating a cluttered home is and how hard it is to keep on top of things. My insight helps people create clear and beautifully organised homes.

Author of The Secret Life of Clutter, a professional organiser, psychotherapist and designer. SOME WAYS I CAN HELP

1:1 DECLUTTERING
Overwhelmed by clutter? I can help with the ultimate holistic decluttering service. With over 15 years’ experience, I’ve seen and overcome every obstacle you can imagine. VIRTUAL COACHING
Buried beneath the clutter of your life, you may find the seed of an idea, a creative project, a dream. Together we’ll bring these things closer to fruition. DIY DECLUTTER
The simple, easy way to detox your living space and clear clutter from your life – fast! Because now’s the time to make room for the future you deserve. www.homedeclutterkit.com

THE CLUTTER SHIFT
My exclusive live experience reveals the understanding you need make a big shift around your clutter, clear your space rapidly and keep it that way.

Is there one space at home that you keep meaning to come back to?You do not need to take on the whole house. Sometimes c...
06/10/2026

Is there one space at home that you keep meaning to come back to?

You do not need to take on the whole house. Sometimes choosing one place and having a process to follow is enough to help you begin.

My 5 Day Getting Clear Challenge starts tomorrow, 7 October. We will work through one space together, making room for the decisions that have been waiting and finding a clearer way forward.

I would love you to join me:

https://www.helensanderson.com/the-5-day-getting-clear-challenge/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=five_day_challenge_oct_2026&utm_content=post_one_space_five_days_real_progress

I often think of decluttering as something closer to gardening than tidying.A home needs tending.Sometimes that means le...
03/10/2026

I often think of decluttering as something closer to gardening than tidying.

A home needs tending.

Sometimes that means letting go of what is no longer serving you. Sometimes it means finding a better place for what remains. And sometimes it simply means returning regularly to the small habits that help everything feel manageable.

The aim is not to create a perfect home.

It is to create a home that supports you, and a way of looking after it that feels sustainable.

That is the thinking behind my **5 Day Getting Clear Challenge**, running from **7 to 11 October**.

You will choose one space in your home and work through it with me, using a clear process to help you make decisions, create momentum and move towards completion.

Find out more and join the challenge here:

https://www.helensanderson.com/the-5-day-getting-clear-challenge/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=five_day_challenge_sep_2026&utm_content=post_tending_your_home

Decluttering is often treated as something you simply need to get through.Sort the things. Clear the space. Put everythi...
02/10/2026

Decluttering is often treated as something you simply need to get through.

Sort the things. Clear the space. Put everything away.

But I think lasting change is much closer to gardening.

First, you **w**d**. You decide what stays and what goes.

Then, you **plant**. You give what remains a proper home and create systems that make sense for the way you actually live.

And finally, you **maintain**. You build small habits that help protect the progress you have made.

It is not about constantly tidying or starting again. It is about creating a home that becomes easier to care for over time.

This is the process we will begin putting into practice together during my **5 Day Getting Clear Challenge**, from **7 to 11 October**.

Choose one space that has been waiting for your attention, and work through it with me, one step at a time.

Join the challenge here:

https://www.helensanderson.com/the-5-day-getting-clear-challenge/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=five_day_challenge_sep_2026&utm_content=carousel_gardening_method

Sometimes the hardest part of decluttering is simply knowing where to begin.You might have a cupboard, a corner, a pile ...
01/10/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of decluttering is simply knowing where to begin.

You might have a cupboard, a corner, a pile of paperwork or an entire room that has been waiting for your attention for far longer than you intended.

My **5 Day Getting Clear Challenge** is a chance to choose one of those spaces and work through it with some structure, support and a clear process to follow.

From **7 to 11 October**, I will guide you through my Getting Clear method, helping you move from feeling stuck towards making decisions, creating order and bringing the space closer to completion.

You do not need to tackle your whole home.

Just choose one space, and we will begin there together.

Find out more and join the challenge here:

https://www.helensanderson.com/the-5-day-getting-clear-challenge/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=five_day_challenge_sep_2026&utm_content=post_helen_invitation

Sometimes you can really want to declutter and still find yourself stuck.Perhaps you are not sure where to begin. Perhap...
30/09/2026

Sometimes you can really want to declutter and still find yourself stuck.

Perhaps you are not sure where to begin. Perhaps you begin with plenty of good intentions, but somewhere along the way the decisions become tiring and you lose clarity.

That does not necessarily mean you need more motivation.

You may simply need a process that helps you know what to do next.

From **7 to 11 October**, I am running my **5 Day Getting Clear Challenge**. You will choose one space in your home that has been waiting for your attention, and we will work through it together over five days.

The aim is not to transform your whole home in a week. It is to make meaningful progress in one space, while learning a process you can continue using afterwards.

Find out more and join the challenge here:

https://www.helensanderson.com/the-5-day-getting-clear-challenge/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=five_day_challenge_sep_2026&utm_content=carousel_stuck_clutter

Decluttering can feel very different when you do not have to work through every decision alone.Often, the objects in our...
28/09/2026

Decluttering can feel very different when you do not have to work through every decision alone.

Often, the objects in our homes are connected to far more than their practical use. They can hold memories, relationships, past versions of ourselves, hopes for the future, or decisions we have been avoiding for a long time.

That is why my work is not simply about helping people decide what to keep and what to let go of.

It is about understanding what is happening underneath the clutter, creating space for those decisions to be made thoughtfully, and then shaping a home that supports the way you actually want to live.

Sometimes a little practical guidance is enough. At other times, having someone alongside you can make a difficult process feel much more manageable.

If you would like to explore the different ways I can support you with your home, you can start here:

https://www.helensanderson.com/start-decluttering-with-helen-sanderson/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=one_to_one&utm_content=post_decluttering_support

Have you ever cleared a space, felt relieved by the change, and then watched the clutter gradually return?It is very eas...
25/09/2026

Have you ever cleared a space, felt relieved by the change, and then watched the clutter gradually return?

It is very easy to interpret that as failure.

But often, the problem is not that you did not try hard enough. It may simply be that the process stopped at clearing.

My approach has three stages: w**d, plant and maintain.

We decide what stays and what goes. We give what remains a home that genuinely makes sense. Then we think about what will make that space easier to maintain in everyday life.

For someone with ADHD, that last stage can matter enormously. If putting something away involves too many steps, too many decisions or a system that does not fit naturally with how you live, clutter can begin to gather again.

That is not a reason for judgement. It is useful information.

Tonight I’m hosting a free online webinar, Tackling clutter when you have ADHD, where we will look more closely at why clutter builds up and how to create approaches that feel more manageable.

Friday 25 September 2026, 7.30 pm UK time.

If you cannot attend live, register and the recording will be sent to you afterwards.

Register for your free place here:

https://www.helensanderson.com/adhd-clutter-webinar/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=adhd_clutter_webinar_sep_2026&utm_content=carousel_clutter_returns

You want to clear the clutter. You’ve tried. And still, getting started can feel impossibly hard.It isn’t a willpower pr...
24/09/2026

You want to clear the clutter. You’ve tried. And still, getting started can feel impossibly hard.

It isn’t a willpower problem.

Tomorrow I’m hosting a free online webinar about tackling clutter when you have ADHD. We’ll look at why decisions about your belongings can feel so demanding, and explore practical ways to begin with less overwhelm.

Friday 25 September at 7.30 pm UK time. You don’t need a diagnosis to join. If you can’t attend live, register and I’ll send you the recording.

Register for your free place through the link in my bio.

Have you ever tried to declutter, only to find yourself stuck at the same point again?If you have ADHD, every object can...
24/09/2026

Have you ever tried to declutter, only to find yourself stuck at the same point again?

If you have ADHD, every object can bring another decision. It can be exhausting, especially when the usual advice leaves you feeling that you simply need to try harder.

Tomorrow I’m hosting a free online webinar, Tackling clutter when you have ADHD. We’ll explore why those decisions can feel so difficult and look at practical ways to begin without becoming overwhelmed.

Join me on Friday 25 September at 7.30 pm UK time. You don’t need a diagnosis, and everyone who registers will receive the recording, even if you can’t attend live.

Register for your free place:
https://www.helensanderson.com/adhd-clutter-webinar/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=adhd_clutter_webinar_sep_2026&utm_content=post_willpower

Sometimes the thing that looks like procrastination is actually overwhelm.You know the pile is there. You may think abou...
17/09/2026

Sometimes the thing that looks like procrastination is actually overwhelm.

You know the pile is there. You may think about sorting it every time you walk past, perhaps moving it somewhere else, buying a new basket for it, or suddenly finding another household job that feels much easier to complete.

None of this necessarily means you do not care enough to deal with it. Sometimes there are simply too many decisions sitting inside what appears to be one small task.

When your mind is already carrying a great deal, even ordinary questions about what stays, what goes and where things belong can make starting feel surprisingly difficult.

So perhaps the gentler question is not, “Why am I putting this off?” but, “What would make this easier to begin?”

That might mean fewer decisions, a smaller starting point, more structure, or someone working alongside you.

If you would like some support finding a way forward that works with you rather than against you, you can explore the different ways I can help here:

https://www.helensanderson.com/start-decluttering-with-helen-sanderson/

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