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.

Perfectionism and clutter are more connected than most people realise.So many people delay decluttering because they bel...
13/02/2026

Perfectionism and clutter are more connected than most people realise.

So many people delay decluttering because they believe it has to be done properly, all at once, in a single wave of motivation.

But perfection is a moving target.

Progress is what changes your home.

If you have been waiting for the perfect time, the perfect system, or the perfect version of yourself to begin, this is your permission to start imperfectly.

If this speaks to you, read through the carousel and save it for later.

And if you would like thoughtful, compassionate support to make steady progress in your own home, you can explore working with me via the link in my bio.

Clutter rarely spreads because you suddenly stopped caring.It spreads because your environment quietly reset your standa...
12/02/2026

Clutter rarely spreads because you suddenly stopped caring.

It spreads because your environment quietly reset your standard.

When one surface is left, then another… your nervous system adapts. What once felt out of place starts to feel normal. Not because you’ve lowered your values, but because your brain is responding to context.

This is what the “broken window effect” looks like at home.

The good news? The same principle works in your favour.

A small daily reset isn’t about perfection. It’s about leadership. It’s a quiet way of saying, “This space is cared for.”

If you’re curious how this psychological pattern might be playing out in your home, I’ve written more about it in my latest article.

You can read the full piece via the link in my bio.

“Decluttering seemed like an impossible task, now it’s a reality.”I never take words like these lightly.When someone rea...
12/02/2026

“Decluttering seemed like an impossible task, now it’s a reality.”

I never take words like these lightly.

When someone reaches out, they’re often not just asking for help with a room. They’re carrying years of overwhelm, hesitation, guilt, or self-doubt. The clutter is visible, but the weight behind it usually isn’t.

Seeing a once-cluttered loft become a calm spare study/bedroom is wonderful. But what matters most is this: being able to enjoy your space again. To feel lighter in your own home.

Change doesn’t come from pressure. It comes from steady, supported steps.

If your home feels like an impossible task right now, it doesn’t mean it always will.

If you’re ready for it to feel different, you can explore working with me via the link in bio or send me a message to start a conversation.

Burnout doesn’t just live in your body.It shows up in your home too.When you are depleted, clutter can feel louder, heav...
08/02/2026

Burnout doesn’t just live in your body.

It shows up in your home too.

When you are depleted, clutter can feel louder, heavier, harder to face.

Not because you are failing, but because your system has had no space to recover.

Decluttering during burnout isn’t about pushing harder.

It’s about creating safety, reducing decisions, and letting rest come first.

If this resonated, you are not alone.

And you don’t need to do this all at once.

You can begin gently.

Link in bio.

Sometimes the work is not about doing more.It is about noticing where you are carrying too much.Clutter often builds whe...
07/02/2026

Sometimes the work is not about doing more.

It is about noticing where you are carrying too much.

Clutter often builds when life has been asking a lot of us for a long time. Not because we do not care, but because our capacity has been stretched.

Creating space at home can be a way of listening to yourself again. Gently. Without pressure. Without judgement.

You do not have to fix everything at once. You only need to begin where you are.

Clutter is often framed as a motivation or discipline issue. For many autistic people, it is neither.Sensory overload, t...
07/02/2026

Clutter is often framed as a motivation or discipline issue. For many autistic people, it is neither.

Sensory overload, the need for stability, and systems that are not designed with neurodivergent brains in mind all play a role.

If decluttering feels hard, it does not mean you are failing. It may mean the approach needs to change.

Gentle structure, clear steps, and working at the right pace can make a real difference.

If this resonates, you can begin slowly with the Home Declutter Kit.

Link in bio.

A little reminder, if you missed it the first time.The paperback edition of The Secret Life of Clutter is now available,...
06/02/2026

A little reminder, if you missed it the first time.

The paperback edition of The Secret Life of Clutter is now available, and I keep hearing from readers who are picking it up at just the right moment.

This book isn’t about perfect homes or ruthless clear-outs. It’s about understanding why clutter forms, what it protects, and how creating space can quietly change the way you think, feel, and move through your life.

As Ruby Wax described it: “A perfect way to trash your trash.”

If clutter feels emotionally complicated rather than straightforward, this might meet you where you are.

Paperback available now. Link in bio.

03/02/2026

Sharing space is rarely just about taste.

It is about agency, boundaries, power, and feeling at home in your own life.

In this podcast conversation, I talk about why clutter and conflict often show up in relationships, how one person can end up dominating shared space, and why having even one area that is truly yours can change everything.

Homes work best when they are negotiated consciously, not lived in unconsciously with resentment quietly building in the background.

If you want to explore this more, you can watch the full conversation with Jane Leach () via the link below.

🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyypLaGl_S0

And if you are struggling with shared space at home, you can learn more about how I support people through this work. Link in bio.

If decluttering never seems to last, this is for you.So many people blame themselves when clutter returns, but in my wor...
01/02/2026

If decluttering never seems to last, this is for you.

So many people blame themselves when clutter returns, but in my work I see something different again and again.

Decluttering doesn’t “stick” when it is done from pressure, urgency, or exhaustion.

Your home can only stay calm if your nervous system feels supported too.

If this resonated, take a moment to reflect on where you might be asking too much of yourself.

And if you’d like gentle, practical support that actually lasts, you can learn more about working with me via the link in my bio.

“To simplify before you understand the details is ignorance. To simplify after you understand the details is genius.” Ja...
30/01/2026

“To simplify before you understand the details is ignorance. To simplify after you understand the details is genius.” James Clear
So much of the advice around clutter tells you to act first and think later.
But clutter isn’t random.
It carries stories, habits, transitions, and emotional weight.
The Secret Life of Clutter explores what our homes reveal about our inner lives, with thoughtful guidance to help you gently work through the psychological aspects of clutter, so change can truly last.
The paperback edition is now out.

If you live with ADHD and struggle with clutter,this isn’t about being messy, lazy, or careless.It’s about decision fati...
29/01/2026

If you live with ADHD and struggle with clutter,
this isn’t about being messy, lazy, or careless.

It’s about decision fatigue.

It’s about emotional overload.

It’s about a brain that’s working hard all the time.

Clutter becomes heavy when every item asks something of you.

Real change doesn’t start with pressure.

It starts with understanding, and kinder systems.

If this helped put words to your experience,
you’re exactly who I had in mind when I wrote it.

💛
Helen

✨ If you’d like gentle support, resources, or structure that works with your brain, explore the link in my bio.

One thing I’ve learned through years of working with clutter is this:Most people don’t need more motivation.They need mo...
29/01/2026

One thing I’ve learned through years of working with clutter is this:

Most people don’t need more motivation.

They need more permission.

Permission to go at a pace that works for you.

Permission to not know the answer yet.

Permission to stop forcing change before they feel ready.

So often, clutter isn’t about laziness or lack of discipline.

It’s about holding too much, for too long, without the space to process it.

Sometimes the most powerful shift isn’t clearing a cupboard.

It’s softening the way you relate to yourself.

If that resonates, you’re not behind.

You’re listening.

- Helen

✨ If you’d like gentle support with your home or your next step, you can explore my work via the link in my bio.’

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I am an interior designer, professional declutterer and home organiser and creator of the Home Declutter Kit. I believe that both beautiful and functional homes uplift the soul and if any space should be uplifting it needs to be the place you go to recharge, your home. My mission is to help you to remove your psychological blocks that are manifest in your home and therefore block your life.

My passion is to use my interior design skills to bring the wow back into contemplation spaces so that spiritual nourishment can be achieved through designing sacred space. Ministry of Calm has no affiliation with the government.