In Australia there are around 1.2 million people who meet the diagnostic (under the Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – DSM-5) for a compulsive hoarding disorder
and counting those undiagnosed the estimate is as high as 6% of the population
Criteria for a diagnosis include
- Difficulty discarding items regardless of their actual value
- A perceived need to save the items and associated distress at the idea of discarding them
- Clutter that prevents the home being used for its intended purpose.
Need Hep?
These hoarding services are suitable for individuals seeking all levels of support:
- Online forums and support groups
- Face-to-face support groups and meetings
- Therapists and psychologists who provide specialised professional help for hoarders
- Professional Organisers that can coach through a de-clutter.
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Susanne
“10 Years ago, on the 10th of August 2006, I worked with my very first client. A couple of weeks earlier I had joined my Industry Association (AAPO), brainstormed a business name and had my first version of this website go live. All in between caring for my kids, two in primary school one just started daycare.
Time flays, the oldest one will do his HSC this year and all are now in High School.
I have worked with over 450 individual clients and families, turned a part time business into a full time one and now have a team of Organising Assistants that can help out if a job requires.
