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# Free your Space

Decluttering your home or office

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- [Blog](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/blogs-adhd/)
- [A very ADHD Day and how I survived it!](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/a-very-adhd-day-and-how-i-survived-it/) - Having a very ADHD day? Find out what I learned - alongside coping techniques to help you regain control and feel grounded.
- [Enjoying Christmas...](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/enjoying-christmas/) - Pressured to produce the Perfect Christmas? (10 top tips below!) There’s a huge consumer pressure to produce the “Perfect Christmas” (or whichever cultural tradition you hold dear): Think of all those magazine articles about this year’s Christmas tree style, and the perfect table centrepiece... There's also the pressure to have every meal planned for a
- [Laundry- the ultimate ADHD challenge](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/sorting-laundry-2/) - Why is laundry such a challenge for people with ADHD? It's certainly not the most exciting task for people with an interest-driven brain: It's not exciting, challenging or new, and most people don't enjoy doing it. So it certainly isn't a 'Want to' task. (One client described leaving their laundry so long they had
- [Procrastination - aka ADHD inertia](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/procrastination-adhd-inertia/) - What Is Procrastination? (aka ADHD Inertia) Struggling to get moving with tasks, even on things you know are important? You're not alone. If you have ADHD, you probably know this feeling all too well: you know what you need to do… so why can’t you just start? Let’s talk about why this feels so hard
- [ADHD parenting - Part 1](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-parenting-tips-late-diagnosed-mum/) - ADHD Parenting: What I Wish I’d Known as a Late-Diagnosed Mum Are you an ADHD parent of an ADHD child? If so… I see you. And I feel you. ADHD parenting brings a unique kind of intensity, because it’s not just about supporting your child — it’s also about managing your own executive function challenges
- [ADHD parenting - Part 2](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/parenting-with-adhd-part-2/) - Parenting with ADHD: Doing It Differently Following my first blog — What I Wish I’d Known as a Late-Diagnosed Mum — I’ve been reflecting more on the cycles we can find ourselves stuck in while parenting with ADHD. The parenting pendulum If your parents had a hands-off approach, you might notice your own parenting
- [Coaching - how training to be a coach helps me to help you](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/coaching-why-i-decided-to-train-to-be-a-coach/) - Coaching - what on earth is it? Animas Centre for Coaching says "coaching is a conversation with someone who believes that change is always possible, who trusts that you can find the right answer for yourself through the power of a challenging but compassionate exploration, who doesn’t claim to have all the answers for you, who cares
- [Corona news](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/corona/) - What a weird post-Corona world we live in right now: clear and strangely quiet skies filled with birdsong; people walking on the road to avoid getting too close to each other; lines outside shops as if we’re queuing for rations (eggs, anyone?); adult children coming back home to roost like disgruntled chickens (only emerging from
- [Photo organising](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/photo-organising/) - Photo organising I’ve always known that in a fire, after rescuing the family, I’d be torn between my art or my photos - and the photos would probably win! Like many born in the 60’s I have my fair share of tatty albums demonstrating my difficulty composing a pic without a thumb over the lens
- [Colour analysis- how it could help you declutter Part 1](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/colour-analysis/) - Late last year I decided to buy my daughter a colour analysis class. She had just started work and her rather chaotic student wardrobe really wasn't suitable for her new teaching career. The basic premise of colour analysis is that wearing the wrong colour tones can drain you, making you look ill or tired. Wearing
- [Style analysis- how it could help you declutter Part 2](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/colour-analysis-2/) - During my House of Colour Colour Analysis class with Emilie West, she introduced us to the concept of having a 'style personality'. These are the outfits you wear when you feel most 'you'. She showed us a board with eight different types of personalities- and none of us are confined to just one type! We
- [My ADHD diagnosis](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-diagnosis/) - The year before I started my business we found out one of our children had ADHD. We’d only asked for a ADHD assessment to rule it out before he took GCSEs. (My sister had regretted that her two children with ADHD were diagnosed later). So we were rather shocked when they told us immediately that
- [De-cluttering DVDs (Jan 2014)](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/decluttering-dvds/) - At home recently our family tackled our DVD drawer. There were 180 DVDs there, some of which had never actually been opened. We'd missed watching them because we couldn't find them. (I see this all the time in the homes I visit). How can you declutter DVDs (which may belong to more than one
- [Organising issues (Feb 2014)](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/common-issues/) - Recently I've been thinking about organising issues which come up again and again in homes I have visited... 1. Precious things When decluttering we often come across photos, cards, children's drawings, mementoes which don't have a home. These can sometimes look a little shabby, especially after you've moved them a few times. Acknowledge the need
- [Confessions of a Professional Organiser (May 2014)](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/confessions-of-a-professional-organiser-may-2014/) - You may assume as a Professional Declutterer and Organiser that I am always perfectly organised, my home is immaculate and that things never go wrong around me. If you know me, you will know the truth! The truth is that I am pretty organised and most of the time things do go fairly smoothly. However,
- [Playing the Minimalist's Game](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/minimalists-game/) - During Lent, it's traditional to give up something to imitate Jesus’s fast for 40 days. I like my food, and admit I have never managed more than a day of fasting, but I like to set myself a challenge. I’m so aware of the privileged lives we all lead in the West, and I think
- [Marie Kondo and me...](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/marie-kondo/) - I’ve had a few conversations recently about Marie Kondo and her book The Life-changing Magic of Tidying About Marie Kondo Her basic approach is to work intensively with people to do a single one-off declutter of their homes. This approach is so intensive that it is – you guessed it- life changing! She claims that
- [Decluttering clothes WI style](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/swishing-wi-style/) - Swishing with the Women's Institute Last month was a busy month for Free Your Space- before Christmas I had sent some tips to Nunhead Women's Institute on decluttering your wardrobe (do subscribe to my newsletter if you'd like a copy of these). In January I talked to the group about how to declutter, then we
- [APDO & National Organising Week](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/apdo-national-organising-week/) - APDO I am proud to be an accredited member of APDO (Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers). Since 2004 APDO has championed the role of Professional Organisers, helping thousands of people to clear their clutter. I've always been passionate about the importance of continuous professional development so I can do the best possible job. I am
- [Why paying for help from a Professional Organiser could be a game-changer](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/why-cant-i-ask-for-help/) - Are you frustrated by the unfinished tasks around you? Do you feel bad about the state of your home/ office but still struggle to get started? Do you find it hard asking for help? Doing it without paying for help When I first set up my business in 2014 I made my own website. That
- [Going to university? How to get yourself organised](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/university/) - How to get ready for university- a students' guide. How to sort your finances, plan budgeting, student food planning. Leaving home & what to pack.
- [Swedish death cleaning and why you might be surprised...](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/swedish-death-cleaning/) - If you were inspired by Marie Kondo's books about keeping your home tidy and have done everything you can to inject a dash of hygge into your living space, Swedish death cleaning might well become your new obsession. Swedish death cleaning is a trend that was born out of the idea that you should reduce
- [Perfectionism Part 1](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/perfectionism-pt-1/) - (Or how Perfectionism Makes your Home Messy) Can perfectionists be messy? Could I be accused of perfectionism ? Clients often imagine I live in a ‘perfect home’. I always explain that, despite being a Professional Declutterer, my house is far from perfect. Sadly, I’m not sure anyone quite believes me! The irony is that I
- [Perfectionism Part 2](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/perfectionism-pt-2/) - (Or how being a perfectionist affects your relationships) Do you struggle with perfectionism in hiding? Maybe you’ve decided now is the time to tackle being a perfectionist and have even been inspired to start decluttering. First off, as a ‘recovering perfectionist’, be careful not to tip over to the other extreme- perfectionism in action. The last
- [Decluttering your sentimental stuff- treasure hunting](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/sentimental/) - Why do we have sentimental things at all? Most people are attached to things- it’s not just you. Ownership of objects begins even before we start talking, with a favourite teddy; and continues into our old age, with sentimental photographs and memorabilia. We use our belongings to create continuity, meaning, beauty, status, identity or
- [Do I have ADHD or am I just disorganised?](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/do-i-have-adhd-or-am-i-just-disorganised/) - Have you ever wondered 'do I have ADHD?' Might it explain why you can never find your keys or complete a task? What's the connection between ADHD and disorganisation and is everyone 'a bit ADHD'? Let's answer that last one first. You might recognise the symptoms of ADHD below as common to most people, but
- [Calling in the professionals- by Val](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/getting-professional-help-val/) - Free Your Space client Val writes about her experience of getting professional help. "For many years, my things and I have coexisted, travelling passively together towards an imaginary future lifestyle. In that life, I would be dressed in vintage every day. I would wear my 1940s silk dressing gown and sip (rather than gulp) my

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- [Contact](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/contact/) - About me Creating order out of chaos and helping you get things done. More... You can email me using the form below to tell me more about your situation and what kind of support you are looking for (expect a reply within two to five working days - check your spam).If you prefer, you can
- [ADHD - my story](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-my-story/) - My ADHD story- from chaos to order! Since starting my business in 2014 I have had a special interest in working with clients with ADHD. Having lived with ADHD all my life and with two of my three children having ADHD, the struggles you face daily are very familiar to me. I've learned (by trial
- [Access to Work](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/access-to-work/) - “I completed 10 ATW coaching sessions which have been super useful. She understands the good bits & the difficult aspects of having ADHD. She is patient, humorous & skilled at creating a non-judgemental space to explore specific areas you need support with.” Anna Access to Work Developing more ADHD-friendly coping strategies for working
- [ADHD coaching](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-coaching/) - “It has been invaluable working with you, both on a practical level and also an emotional level: I feel understood! Your coaching skills are amazing. The blend of coaching and your time and labour-saving suggestions, always giving me ownership of my actions, is perfect.” Claire ADHD coaching Having experienced the benefits of ADHD coaching first-hand,
- [Home organising](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/home-organising/) - “Sarah has made what felt like an impossible decluttering task into the possible! She is very easy to work with, enormously helpful and extremely conscientious and thoughtful in her approach. I cannot recommend her highly enough”J, E Dulwich Home organising - getting professional support Since I set up Free Your Space in South East London
- [ADHD for Organisers](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-training/) - ADHD for Professional Organisers “It has been invaluable working with you, both on a practical level and also an emotional level: I feel understood! Your coaching skills are amazing. The blend of coaching and your time and labour-saving suggestions, always giving me ownership of my actions, is perfect.” Claire Why develop ADHD training? With ADHD
- [ADHD for professional organisers](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-for-organisers-2/) - “It was absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much and thanks for the info which I’m sure I’ll keep coming back to. Your training has made me realise how much I get out of working with people with ADHD.” K, APDO organiser ADHD training for professional organisers Why develop ADHD training? With ADHD running throughout
- [About Coaching](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/about-coaching/) - More about ADHD coachingAs an ADHD coach with ADHD I have over 50 years of lived and family experience, as well as around 10 years of working with ADHD clients. Life coaching is very powerful (it's how I first trained), however ADHD coaching may include any or all of the components below, in varying proportions, in
- [Tools to make ADHD life easier](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-tools/) - Tools to make ADHD life easier With over 10 years of experience as a Professional Organiser these are the items I continue to recommend to clients... Get Dopa supplementI started taking these supplements when I had a 9 month break from my ADHD meds. I have continued taking these as a convenient alternative to multiple
- [ADHD Assessment](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-assessment/) - “It has been invaluable working with you, both on a practical level and also an emotional level: I feel understood! Your coaching skills are amazing. The blend of coaching and your time and labour-saving suggestions, always giving me ownership of my actions, is perfect.” Claire ADHD Assessment The usual pathway for getting an ADHD assessment:
- [ADHD medication](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-medication/) - ADHD Medication Disclaimer: This summary of medication is based on experience and is not a substitute for medical advice. It's essential to discuss directly with your doctor, any questions you have, or decisions you make about medication. Some general points to consider: Following diagnosis you will usually be offered a trial of medication. (NB If you
- [ADHD Resources - Books](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-resources-books/) - ADHD Resources - Books How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davies"A gentle approach to cleaning and organising" The author has ADHD, so knows why people struggle to do housework, and gives practical strategies to overcome those issues. (Losing control of your laundry is NOT a moral failing) Personal Kanban by Jim Benson
- [ADHD Resources - Videos](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-videos/) - ADHD Videos Here you'll find my popular videos including one using Kanban, a great way to get organised with ADHD. Home organising - client experienceLena booked me to give ADHD organising support in her home. In these three short videos she talks about: Before: Her fears about working with a professional organiser, and our
- [ADHD Resources - Podcasts](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-resources-podcasts/) - ADHD Podcasts On these podcasts you'll hear me talk about ADHD-related topics - especially organising - including plenty of practical tips “Why Can’t I Just Tidy Up?”Why is clutter so overwhelming when you have ADHD? In this episode, we explore the emotional weight of mess, shame tied to societal expectations around tidiness, & why ADHD
- [ADHD Resources](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-resources/) - ADHD resources The ADHD resources below include people, books and charities which have been helpful to me and many of my clients. It will be updated and extended over time. Please be aware that these might be 'shinys' for you (a commonly used ADHD term for distractions) so proceed wisely... Also remember, there is no
- [About](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/about/) - About me Hi, I'm Sarah Bickers and I love helping people get organised and live their best lives. I'm often described as calm and un-shockable. I grew up in a chaotic, messy, but welcoming home - so you don’t need to worry about me judging you or your home! I've also lived with ADHD all
- [ADHD Services](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/services/) - “Brilliant service, excellent results, would recommend her in a heartbeat!”K, Shepherds Bush Services 1. ADHD coaching Having experienced the benefits of coaching first-hand, I now work predominantly with ADHD clients using coaching skills to develop their executive functions. Read further to find out more...Executive Function coaching involves both teaching and coaching elements, using a non-judgmental
- [FAQs](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/faq/) - “Thanks for all your help, it has made such a difference to my life and how I feel about my home now.” R, Streatham FAQs Email me to find out more Sarah Bickers
- [Making the most of coaching](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/making-the-most-coaching/) - So you’ve booked your first coaching session with me, and now you're wondering about making the most of your coaching sessions. (Perhaps you’ve forgotten what we first talked about and can’t really remember what coaching is - if so you’ll find a reminder here) Having had coaching myself, I'm all too familiar with that sudden
- [Private Assessment - what to consider](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/private-assessment/) - Private Assessment for ADHD Ok, so you want your private assessment as soon as possible, however, you may want to consider the following factors before booking an assessment: What is the fee? The final cost may be high once you consider not just the assessment fee, but also the cost of getting the right medication.
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- [ADHD Allies](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-resources-people/)
- [Recently diagnosed?](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/workshops-recently-diagnosed/)
- [Virtual Organising](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/virtual-organising/) - “I had a remote session and it was brilliant - completely non judgemental, she meets you where you're at. It was so helpful to talk through steps to do things in so it wasn't overwhelming.”N, London Covid-19 At the moment almost all of us are confined to home, and being at home may feel pretty
- [Useful info](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/useful-information/) - “Liberating, motivating & fun! Thank you Sarah for giving my home a Free Your Space experience. ”R, Surrey Quays Useful info There's lots of useful information to help you find a new home for your unwanted clutter. During sessions I'll share my expertise and knowledge freely. I will also often research solutions between sessions. If
- [Covid-19 - working more safely together](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/covid-19-working-more-safely-together/) - Covid safety precautions In the current Covid pandemic, working in homes rather than virtual organising does carry some risk. However using the strategies outlined below will help minimise that risk to all people involved. I am currently only working in households that are not self-isolating or shielding and would encourage those people to work virtually.
- [ADHD Resources - Charities](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd-resources-charities/) - ADHD Resources - Charities AADD-UK UK-based support group- “the site for and by adults with ADHD”. There are support groups in London, Brighton, Bristol and Manchester. The London group has meet-ups two to three times a month. (If you’re planning on visiting I recommend visiting the Monday groups first as they’re more structured). ADDISS
- [ADHD](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/adhd/) - My ADHD story- from chaos to order! Since starting my business in 2014 I have had a special interest in working with clients with ADHD. This is partly because ADHD runs through my family like a stick of rock, so the struggles you face daily are very familiar to me. I've learned (by experience) how
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## FAQs

- [I’m embarrassed by the state of my place, should I tidy up before you come?](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/ufaqs/should-i-tidy-up-first-before-you-come/) - "Should I tidy up first?" you ask me... No, there’s absolutely no need. I will have seen it all before and won't judge you on whatever we find - I know first-hand the debilitating effect of living with shame. I’m working with you to help you deal with whatever you want to tackle, and I
- [Do you live in a really tidy house?](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/ufaqs/do-i-live-in-a-tidy-house/) - No- I'm not naturally tidy and I live with other family members, so it is rarely perfect. But it's usually no more than an hour away from being fairly tidy... Of course, as a professional organise I'm pretty organised, everything has a home, and we regularly declutter as necessary. There's usually a bag on its
- [Do you have terms and conditions, or a contract?](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/ufaqs/tcs/) - Yes, just click here to view my T&C's (contract), which protects us both. We will both sign this prior to our first session together.
- [How should I prepare?](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/ufaqs/how-should-i-prepare/) - Firstly, you don’t need to tidy up or be embarrassed about the area to be decluttered- that’s why I’m coming! Strong bin liners and any boxes or storage you already have may be helpful. Please don't buy special storage before the visit- it’s always best if we de-clutter before you spend money on storage.
- [Do I have to be there?](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/ufaqs/do-i-have-to-be-there/) - Yes- my job is to help you re-visit your relationship to your 'stuff' so you live in a less cluttered home. I can’t decide what you keep or what you declutter. Instead we'll talk as we sort, so you can decide whether to keep items or let them go.
- [I don’t like throwing things away if they can still be used - what can I do?](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/ufaqs/what-can-i-do-with-items-i-dont-want/) - Just because something has outstayed its welcome in your house, doesn’t mean it is no longer useful. Think about recycling clutter, by donating to charity shops/ Freecycle etc. (See the Useful Info page for more on how to deal with unwanted items.) I can also show you how to sell things on Ebay.
- [Can you help me sort out the room layout/ plan storage?](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/ufaqs/can-you-help-me-sort-out-the-room-layout-plan-storage/) - Yes. We usually start by decluttering, so that you know what needs storing. I can then help you source the best solution to suit your budget and style. I’ll give you lots of advice and ideas as we declutter, and if you need further help we can book another session.
- [How long is a session?](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/ufaqs/how-long-will-you-stay/) - That depends on you. If you would like to meet me first, and live close to SE14, I’m happy to do an initial hour assessment/consultation. You can either book a half day (3 hrs) or full day (6 hrs) session. A half day session is generally the minimum time needed to make good progress, but it depends on
- [How often will you need to come?](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/ufaqs/how-often-will-you-need-to-come/) - How often? That really depends on you. If you have a number of rooms to declutter, you could book some more days to finish the job. Or you may find you feel energised by the session and have learned enough about the basic principles to continue by yourself. Either is fine!
- [Can you come back to help me stay on track?](https://freeyourspace.co.uk/ufaqs/can-you-come-back/) - You may want regular decluttering sessions (daily or weekly) so that you get completely organised. You may get back in touch with me in a month, or even a year. That way you stay on track- or you might want to deal with another area. You may want to work with me using Skype sessions. Whatever kind of

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