J, E Dulwich
Home organising – getting professional support
Since I set up Free Your Space in South East London in 2014, I’ve worked as a professional organiser with hundreds of clients in their homes. I work with ADHD clients, both in-home and now also online, helping them to find ADHD-friendly solutions and systems so that they can create a home which feels more ‘them’.
(If you want to find out more about how this works in practice, see one of my clients talk about our work together below)
In-home work (Mon or Fri)
You can book me to work with you in your home between 3 to 6 hours. This is a good option if you want to see visible results quickly.
I’m based in SE14 and fees include travel time to/from your address of up to 30 min (3 hour session), or 60 min (6 hour session).
Online support (Tues/ Weds/ Thurs)
Before Covid 19 like other professional organisers I only worked in clients homes. However, I have since discovered that online work can actually be very practical and in some ways a more sustainable approach to organising a home. And of course it means we can work together wherever you live! Some clients start by booking a full day with me, so that we have kickstarted the process, then continue working on other areas with my online support.
Additional services
If free parking is available I can take any of your unwanted items to charity.
Here are a couple of other options well-worth exploring:
- If you can’t afford in-home organising I highly recommend The Declutter Hub*. This online membership programme is run by fellow professional organisers Ingrid Jansen & Lesley Spellman. Both are experts with over 10 years of experience working with clients.The Declutter Hub has some fab resources- a free Facebook group with regular challenges, & great podcasts. (I sometimes listen to these to inspire my own decluttering projects).
Their paid membership programme gives access for one year of support, compared to eight hours of in-home support from me, so I often recommend it to clients.
*NB I have always recommended The Declutter Hub to clients. However I am now an affiliate, so if you join using this link I do receive commission.
- If you need in-home support but live too far away from London SE14, visit www.apdo.co.uk for other professional organisers who may be able to support you. Put in your postcode and include additional ‘specialisms’ if necessary. I recommend speaking with several organisers to find the best ‘fit’ for you.
Lena talks about working with me…
1. Lena – before working with me
Lena has ADHD and was looking for support from a professional organiser. She talks here about how her ADHD makes it challenging to stay organised. Lena wanted to find a more maintainable way of managing her home environment which worked for her.
She talks about her fears about working with a professional organiser, and how our initial phone conversation reassured her.
2. Lena – during her work with me
Lena has ADHD and wanted support to find a more maintainable ‘Lena-style’ way of managing her home environment. Here she talks about her first two sessions with me – how we worked together. She talks about the importance of being able to express her needs during the session. She mentions her surprise at enjoying the sessions and how I supported her as her energy & motivation varied during the session.
3. Lena talks about what has changed
Lena talks in the final video about what’s changed as a result of our work. She previously felt embarrassed by her home and turned friends away. She now has a cosy home she enjoys. Other benefits are: getting ready more easily; unpacking after trips away, and most importantly; finding a way back to ‘order’ even after setbacks. She notices better quality of life, self esteem and understanding of herself.
