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Natalie Gilray Coaching, Inverness (2026)

23/12/2025

✨ A gentle Christmas reflection ✨

For many people, this time of year feels anything but festive.

This year has been heavy.
We lost our dog Rebus in the summer, and so many dear friends have lost loved ones. I’ve been close to their grief — witnessing the sadness, the loneliness and that deep sense of emptiness that can feel especially amplified at this time of year.

Christmas is “just one day”…
But the build-up, the hype, the expectation — it can make that day feel impossibly big.

My heart truly goes out to anyone who is struggling right now.
If that’s you, please be kind to yourself.

You don’t have to do Christmas the “right” way.
You’re allowed to create your own traditions.
And if even that feels like too much — that’s okay too.

There will be no decorations going up here this year. And that’s okay.

We’ve made a last-minute decision to go away for Christmas. This year has been yet another reminder that life is short, and life is for living. So we’ll be heading off in the motorhome over Christmas and New Year, simply wanting to get away somewhere quiet and scenic, with space to breathe and be.

If you’re grieving… if you’re lonely… if you’re just getting through the days as best you can — please know there is no right or wrong way to do this season.

You’re human. And you’re not alone. 💖

22/12/2025

Today is my final decluttering and organising session of 2025.

This work is never really just about “stuff” — it’s about people, their lives, and what’s been going on for them alongside their homes.

I’m heading into the Christmas break feeling grateful for the trust clients place in me, and for the steady progress that happens when we work gently and at a pace that feels right.

Now it’s time for a couple of weeks of rest, laughter, and enjoying life at a much slower pace before I’m back in January.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this year so far. 🧡

19/12/2025

✨ A little reminder as we head towards the festive season… laugh. ✨

Although my page is mostly about decluttering & organising these days, laughter yoga and wellbeing are still a huge part of who I am and the work I do.

As the leading Laughter Yoga professional in the Highlands, I’m deeply passionate about sharing laughter far and wide. 🧡

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the absolute joy of delivering laughter yoga sessions to:
• amazing hotel staff down in Pitlochry
• the hardworking, compassionate team at a day centre in Invergordon

And I already know what my first work commitment of 2026 will be – delivering a laughter yoga session to a wonderful charity in Grantown, who book me every single year. That tells you something. 🥰

👉 Expect more laughter yoga events from me in the New Year.

But for now…
If you’re finding things stressful, overwhelming, or heavy as we approach the festive period, this is your gentle nudge to invite more laughter into your everyday life.

🎧 Listen to a funny podcast
📺 Watch a comedy
😂 Give yourself permission to laugh – deep, belly laughter
⏱ Try to laugh a little longer than feels natural

It does take practice – but making laughter a daily habit has powerful benefits:
• reduces stress hormones
• boosts mood and energy
• supports your immune system
• helps your nervous system settle
• improves mental clarity and emotional resilience

Your body doesn’t know the difference between “real” laughter and intentional laughter – it still gets the benefits.

If you’d like more simple, practical ways to bring laughter into your life (or your workplace), ping me a message 💬

I’m always happy to share. 🧡

17/12/2025

During a recent first session with a client, one of our priorities was uncovering the kitchen sink.

At the consultation visit, it wasn’t visible. Before I arrived, my client had been washing dishes in the bathroom sink.

There was no judgement.
No shame.
No guilt.
Just compassion, patience, and steady support.

In our first 3-hour session, we uncovered the sink and made it usable again. There is still lots of work to do — and that’s ok.

Being able to wash dishes in your own kitchen again matters. It’s a practical change, and it’s a dignity change.

This is what gentle, non-judgemental, trauma-aware decluttering looks like.
If your home feels overwhelming right now, please know this:
you don’t need to start before Christmas.

This time of year already comes with enough pressure — emotionally and financially.
Sometimes, just knowing that kind, compassionate support exists can be enough for now.

If it would help, we can have a gentle telephone chat before Christmas and look at booking support for January or beyond — when things feel a little calmer.
There is no judgement here. Just understanding.

You’re very welcome to message me — even just to ask a question.

[Image is AI-generated and used for illustration only.]

12/12/2025

✨ FEEDBACK FRIDAY ✨

I’m feeling really moved after receiving this beautiful testimonial from my client Vicky following our two-day kitchen declutter. With her permission, I’m sharing it in full.

💌“Decluttering my kitchen wasn’t just about tidying up — it was an emotional process, layered with memories, overwhelm, and all the things that make letting go so hard. What could have felt impossible became gentler and more bearable because of Natalie.

She brought kindness, patience, and a completely non-judgemental presence into my home. Not once did I feel rushed or shamed for struggling. Instead, she held the space with such compassion that I felt safe enough to face things I had avoided for years. Her generosity — with her time, her energy, and her heart — made a world of difference.

And even in the middle of the hard moments, we found ways to laugh. We shared bits of humour and lightness that helped ease the weight of it all. Those small moments of fun mattered more than I expected — they reminded me I wasn’t doing this alone.

I’m truly grateful for everything Natalie helped me achieve over those couple of days. And I’m already looking forward to working with her again in the new year to tackle another room and keep moving towards a home that feels clearer, calmer, and more “me.”" 🥹🥰

🎁 Supporting people through both the emotional and practical sides of decluttering is one of the most meaningful parts of my work.

If 2026 feels like the year you want to reclaim your space — I’m here. 🧡

10/12/2025

Ready to bring more joy, connection and wellbeing to your team in 2026?

If you're planning your staff training days, wellbeing events or team development sessions for next year, now’s the perfect time to get your dates in the diary.

My Laughter Yoga Wellness for Teams sessions offer:
💥 Instant stress relief
💥 Boosted morale & connection
💥 A refreshing reset for busy teams
💥 A memorable experience that people talk about for months

Last week’s session at the Isobel Rhind Centre was described as:
“fun, quirky… uplifting… amazing… entertaining… so enjoyable… great for team interaction.”

If you want your team to feel energised, relaxed and connected, I’d love to support you.

📧 Email: natalie@nataliegilraycoaching.com

📍 Based in Inverness — travelling across the Highlands & beyond
🔸 Now taking bookings for 2026

Let’s bring more joy into workplaces next year! ✨

09/12/2025

🎄 Still dreaming of a calm, organised home before Christmas?
✨ I’ve got 4 December sessions left!

If your spare room, kitchen or cupboards are stressing you out — and the festive chaos is already creeping in — please know this: you are not too late.
We can still make a huge difference before the celebrations begin.

I offer professional decluttering and organising with 30 years’ experience, specialist training, and a deep understanding of how clutter affects your wellbeing. I’m PVG certified and fully insured, so your home and privacy are always in safe hands.

Depending on your space, one session might completely transform a cupboard or a couple of problem areas — and for larger projects like your kitchen or spare room, two or three sessions can create lasting, life-changing ease in your day-to-day living.

🧡 Only 4 sessions remain before Christmas
If you’d love more space, calm and breathing room before the festive season, message me today to arrange a quick consultation and secure your spot.

🌐 www.nataliegilraycoaching.com

07/12/2025

Yesterday reminded me exactly why I do what I do. 🧡

A woman recently reached out after seeing one of my posts about decluttering and organising.
She messaged… then went quiet for a week.

Totally normal.
Reaching out for help with your home is a big deal, and wobbling in confidence is part of the journey.

When we finally connected, I offered a home visit — a gentle chance to see what was overwhelming her and what was weighing most heavily on her heart. After the visit, she messaged:

“Having you over has made me feel so much weight taken off my shoulders. Thank you Natalie.”

She opened up about money worries and said she’d love to work with me… but would have to wait until the new year.

But I’ve been supporting people through change for 30 years — and I know how quickly overwhelm and self-doubt can push someone back into struggle.
So together, we found a manageable payment plan, and she booked 2 x 3-hour sessions before Christmas.

The night before our first session she messaged in a panic — anxiety through the roof.
I reassured her: we go at her pace, it will be gentle, supportive, and yes… we will make progress.

And we did.
We decluttered and organised her lounge. Everything now has a home. She’s already planning to rearrange the furniture to complete the new feel of the space.

By the end tiredness hit, so I encouraged her to rest with a cup of tea and enjoy the calm.

Last night she sent me this message:

“I feel so amazing right now. This is an amazing achievement for me. Thank you very much, Natalie.” 🥰✨

This is why I love what I do.
Decluttering isn’t just about ‘stuff’ — my wellbeing coaching weaves through every session.
It’s emotional. It’s empowering. And it’s life-changing.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed at home but scared to start — you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to do it by yourself. 🧡

06/12/2025

Laughing in Invergordon!

Yesterday I had the absolute joy of delivering a Laughter Yoga wellbeing session for the wonderful team at The Isobel Rhind Centre in Invergordon.

For anyone who doesn’t know, the Centre provides specialist support for adults with learning disabilities, promoting independence, wellbeing and community inclusion. Their team does truly meaningful work every day — so it was an honour to bring something uplifting to their staff training day.

They wanted something fun, energising and connected for their team-building…
18 enthusiastic attendees, so much laughter, and the most amazing feedback, including:

✨ “Wonderfully uplifting”
✨ “Amazing! Such a good laugh! Come back soon.”
✨ “Laughter medicine… therapeutic in lots of different situations and settings.”
✨ “Not laughed so much with the team. Thank you!”

My cheeks still hurt from laughing! 😄
Thank you to everyone who joined in so wholeheartedly — you made the session magic.

05/12/2025

✨ When the time is right… you’ll know. ✨

Although I’ve been supporting clients with decluttering and organising for years, something has shifted this year — this side of my business has truly taken off. I’m busier than ever, and in a season you’d normally expect to be quiet, I’ve just welcomed two new clients.

And do you know when the right time to declutter and organise is?

When you’re ready.
You’ll feel it.
Something clicks.
You realise you don’t want to carry the overwhelm any longer.

What I’ve learned over the years is this:
When someone finally finds the courage to reach out for help, they’ve already taken a huge, brave step. They’ve overcome fear, embarrassment, uncertainty, and that feeling of “I should be able to handle this myself.”

That moment matters.

That’s why I always try to respond as quickly as I can.
I’ll rejig my schedule if I need to.
Because once you’ve made the decision to accept support, you want to begin — and I want to meet you in that moment of readiness.

The sooner we start, the sooner the transformation begins.
And those first small steps?
They’re often the most powerful ones.

If you’re feeling that pull — even a little — trust it.
Your time might be now. ✨

👉 www.nataliegilraycoaching.com

03/12/2025

✨ “I’ve been looking for you for 3 years.” ✨

That’s what a relatively new client said to me recently.
She knew she needed help… she just couldn’t find anyone locally who offered the kind of decluttering and organising support she was looking for.

She searched. She waited. She tried to manage alone.
But the overwhelm kept building.

Then one day, completely by chance, she stumbled across my website — and instantly knew I was the right person for her.

And she was right.
Because what I offer isn’t just “decluttering.”
It’s compassionate, judgement-free support for people who want to feel lighter, clearer, and more in control of their home and their life.

After doing my own research, I realised something important:
there’s no one else in the Highlands offering the full, specialised service that I do — blending professional decluttering, organising expertise, and wellbeing support.

So if you’ve been feeling stuck…
If you’ve been wondering whether someone like me even exists locally…
If you’ve been quietly hoping for help that feels safe, supportive, and genuinely transformative…

I’m here.
You’ve found me.
And it might just be the perfect time to start. ✨

👉 www.nataliegilraycoaching.com

02/12/2025

✨ This Saturday… your invitation to pause, breathe, laugh and reset. ✨
If December is beginning to gather pace, here’s a moment just for you.

My Laughter Wellness Workshop is happening this Saturday 6th December, 1pm–3pm at the Seaboard Centre, Balintore — and it’s two hours designed to help you feel lighter, brighter and more energised as we head towards the festive season.

Expect:
💛 Laughter (so much of it!)
💛 Gentle movement
💛 Sound and breathwork
💛 Warmth, connection and joy
💛 A big release of tension and a natural mood lift

And yes… the BOGOHP offer is still running.
Bring a friend for half price — a lovely little December treat.

If this has been sitting in the back of your mind, now’s the perfect time to book.
Give yourself something to look forward to this weekend.

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