Hoarding behaviours and Chronic Disorganisation
Counselling for Hoarding Disorder and Chronic Disorganisation
Author Julieanne Steel, July 19, 2023
Hoarding is estimated to affect between 2-6% of the population meaning that one in every 40 adults suffers with hoarding behaviours. It can be a distressing situation for the people experiencing hoarding behaviour, as well as for their family, friends and neighbours. There can even be safety issues with increased fire risks, trip hazards and emergency workers being unable to access a property quickly. There is help available but hoarding is a specialist area that needs trained and experienced professionals to support the journey of recovery from hoarding behaviours.
HOARDING DISORDER CAN CREATE SPACES THAT ARE CHALLENGING TO NAVIGATE AND EVEN DANGEROUS TO LIVE WITHIN
Counselling support specifically for hoarding behaviours is a unique therapy combining a therapeutic, non-judgmental approach, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational techniques, compassionate inquiry and psycho-education, focusing on early attachment styles and automatic negative thought patterns.
Misunderstandings around hoarding
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