Are you looking for a clutter cure?

You're in the right place. Clutter comes in all shapes and sizes and we all have a complex relationship with our stuff.  Successful decluttering isn't simply wrangling possessions, it requires a fundamental shift in mindset.

Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy,  Dr Jan Eppingstall of STUFFOLOGY can help you make that mindset shift and live your life to the full with less.

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"Unstuck: Why hoarding isn't about the stuff 
- Part 1: Decision-Making"

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Dr Jan Eppingstall - The Stuffologist

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have any books or resources I can read first?

Yes! "Unstuck: Why hoarding isn't about the stuff - Part 1: Decision-Making" gives you the psychological foundation to understand decision-making challenges. It's perfect preparation for our work together, or as a standalone resource. Available as PDF ($4.99), EPUB ($5.99), or both formats ($6.99).

What happens during an in-home visit? Will you judge my space?

I've worked in homes across the entire spectrum of hoarding severity. My role is to understand your relationship with your belongings, not to judge your space. We work at your pace, with your comfort level, focusing on psychological patterns rather than just clearing items.

What if I'm not ready to throw things away?

That's completely normal and expected. We start by understanding why discarding feels difficult, not by forcing you to discard. Many clients begin by simply making space to breathe and move safely in their homes.

How long does treatment typically take?

Most clients work with me for 12-15 weeks with measurable progress. This isn't about perfection - it's about creating sustainable change that fits your life and values.

Do you work with other mental health conditions besides hoarding?

Yes, I also provide support for chronic disorganisation and executive function challenges, particularly for people with ADHD/AuDHD. I also work with adult children of people who hoard. All my approaches are trauma-informed and evidence-based.

Can family members be involved?

Family involvement can be helpful, but it requires careful consideration. I can provide guidance on how families can support the process. 

How do you maintain confidentiality with in-home visits?

I follow strict professional confidentiality guidelines. I'm discrete about arrivals/departures and maintain complete confidentiality about what I observe in your home.

What's the difference between your work and a professional organiser?

Professional organisers focus on systems and physical organisation. As a counsellor and hoarding expert, I address the underlying thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that make organising and discarding difficult. We work on changing patterns, not just moving things around.

Discover the STUFFOLOGY Blog

Find out how you can conquer the clutter by unpacking the psychology of your stuff.

Declare an “amnesty” on your discarding guilt

4 questions to find your why

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Children of Hoarders: READ FIRST

Why do you hoard?

Hoarding in the family.

Are you a hoarder?

 STUFFOLOGY Podcast Episodes

Listen to Dr Jan Eppingstall being interviewed by @ThatHoarder about popular hoarding and behaviour change topics each month

Cognitive Dissonance + Hoarding

Parents who Hoard

Anthropomorphism + Hoarding

Resilience + Hoarding

ACT + Hoarding

Grief, Loss + Hoarding

Self-Sabotage + Hoarding

Acquiring + Hoarding (2)

Acquiring + Hoarding (1)

Micro-Movements + Hoarding

About Dr Jan Eppingstall.

Jan is an expert in the psychology of hoarding behaviours and is never finished learning.  She completed a Master of Counselling at Monash University in August 2021 to further help individuals who hoard, train practitioners, and contribute to research that moves the understanding of hoarding behaviours forward. 

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