Support
We work with compassion and without judgement.
We know it can be difficult to find help and support from practitioners with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience of chronic disorganisation and hoarding. Working with a hoarding academy associate provides reassurance that practical help and therapeutic support will be provided by highly skilled and experienced specialist practitioners.
Help and support from skilled and experienced specialist practitioners
Jenny Angus
Edinburgh“Working with people in their homes is a privilege that I feel fortunate to experience. I am passionate about the importance of home and surroundings in helping people to thrive and I approach supporting others’ mental health with compassion, respect and encouragement.”
Lanarkshire, Greater GlasgowChristina Duncan
“I take a holistic approach to helping people manage their belongings. My aim is to help make them safer in their home and feel more connected in their community - perhaps by joining one of our Space for Change Peer Support Groups.”
Advocacy
You don't have to do this alone
Free, confidential advice is available for anyone affected by severe clutter or hoarding.
We can support people remotely anywhere in the UK. Hoarding Academy is based in Edinburgh and we have particular knowledge of Scottish housing, social care and mental health policy – so if you live in Scotland, we can be especially helpful with how things work here.
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If clutter or hoarding behaviour is affecting your home, your health or your tenancy, it can feel overwhelming – especially when letters arrive, inspections are booked, or professionals start making decisions about your life.
We want you to know there is someone in your corner.
We've spent many years working alongside people living with severe clutter and hoarding, as well as with housing, health and social care services involved in their lives. We understand how these situations come about, how frightening it can feel when other people seem to hold all the power, and how much better things can go when your voice is truly heard.
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Advocacy is about making sure you are listened to, that you understand what is happening, and that your views, wishes and rights are respected.
It isn't about taking over, judging you, or telling you what to do. It's about standing alongside you, so you feel more confident and more in control.
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If you're living with extreme clutter or hoarding behaviours
This is for you, whatever stage you're at. You don't need a diagnosis, and you don't need to have "tried everything" first.If you're a family member or friend
Watching someone you care about struggle can be painful and confusing. We can give you information and guidance about what's happening, how to help without making things harder, and what your options are.If we’re directly supporting your relative, our loyalty needs to sit with them, and support for loved ones is therefore by way of information and guidance rather than advocacy.
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It's free, it's remote, and you're in control at every step.
Book a call – for a date and time that suits you.
A short, informal chat – there's no pressure to share more than you want to.
Agree what you'd like help with – you decide what matters most.
We support you through the next steps – for as long as it's helpful.
You won't need to show us your home, and you can stop the conversation at any time.
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We are not an emergency service and we can't always reply straight away.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999
Samaritans (UK-wide, 24/7): 116 123
Breathing Space (Scotland): 0800 83 85 87
NHS 24 (Scotland): 111
Not ready to talk yet?
That's completely fine. You're welcome to look around first. This resource might be helpful: Conversation Starter
We'll be here when you're ready.
Meeting you with kindness and respect, right where you are.
Support Groups
