FAQ'S
Below I answer some commonly asked questions.
Is my home too messy for this to work?
Absolutely not — in fact, the more overwhelming your starting point feels, the more dramatic your results will be. Most of my clients come to me feeling like their situation is beyond help. It never is. The KonMari method works precisely because it doesn't just move things around — it changes your relationship with what you own, which is what makes the shift permanent. If you've been putting this off because it feels too far gone, that's exactly the right moment to reach out.
I've tried decluttering before and it never sticks. Why would this be different?
Because most decluttering approaches tackle the location of your things, not your relationship to them. You tidy a room, but nothing changes about how you make decisions about what to keep. KonMari works differently — it teaches you a way of evaluating your belongings that stays with you long after our session. Clients consistently tell me that months later, they still find themselves applying it naturally. That's the difference.
Can't I just do this myself?
You could — and if you've been meaning to for a while, I'd genuinely encourage you to try. But if you're honest with yourself about why it hasn't happened yet, it's usually not because of time or knowledge. It's because doing it alone means it's easy to stop, easy to second-guess every decision, and easy to put back in the pile "for now." Having someone beside you changes that completely. Think of it the way you'd think of a personal trainer — the information is free. The transformation happens when someone is in the room with you.
​I feel embarrassed about the state of my home. Will you judge me?
Never. I've worked in homes at every stage of overwhelm, and the only thing I bring with me is curiosity and kindness — never judgement. In fact, the messier the starting point, the more exciting the process. You don't need to tidy before I arrive (please don't!) — I need to see things as they actually are so I can help you properly. Most clients tell me that within the first hour, any embarrassment completely disappears.
My partner isn't convinced this is necessary. Do we both need to be on board?
Not at all. The KonMari method begins with your own personal belongings — clothes, books, items that are purely yours — so you can start without needing anyone else's buy-in. In my experience, once a partner sees the results in your shared space, they often come around naturally. You don't need permission to create a home you love.
Is it worth the investment?
That depends on what the clutter is costing you right now. Most people underestimate this — the duplicate purchases because you couldn't find the original, the storage solutions that didn't solve anything, the mental load of living in a space that doesn't feel like yours. Beyond the practical, there's the time and energy you spend thinking about it, feeling guilty about it, or avoiding it. Many clients tell me our session was one of the best investments they made — not because their house looks nicer, but because of how differently they feel in it every day.
What areas of the UK do you cover?
I work in person across Surrey, Berkshire, and Hampshire. Any travel costs will be discussed with you in advance. Virtual sessions are also available if you're outside these areas — though in-person sessions are always my preference, as being alongside you makes the process significantly more powerful.
Do I need to prepare anything before our session?
Just have a roll of black bin bags in the house — that's genuinely it. Everything else we'll cover in your free consultation. And please, don't tidy before I arrive. I need to see your home as it really is.
Will you clean my house as well?
Decluttering and cleaning are two different things — I focus entirely on helping you decide what to keep, how to organise it, and how to build systems that last. Once we've worked through a space together, you'll find cleaning it becomes much simpler anyway.
Are you insured?
Yes — Streamline Organising holds professional indemnity and public liability insurance.