Caroline
What can I say about Caroline? Simply amazing! Caroline is transforming not just our home, which was cluttered to the rafters, but also changing the dynamic of our whole family, in such a positive way. Anyone with a clutter issue will know that it can have such a devastating effect across every aspect of your life and personal relationships and trying to find a long-term solution is a massive challenge. After years of trying to sort the issues with numerous outside agencies, Caroline totally gets it. Caroline works closely with my Wife and the family. She is not the kind of person who just comes in and clears everything out – she really understands the psychology of what is behind the problem and works exceptionally hard to be gentle in her approach. She empowers you with new tools and skills, working in partnership and at a pace you are happy with. Caroline has given us a genuine light at the end of the tunnel and in my very humble opinion, is the very best. Client in West Yorkshire
Craig
Incredible service. Craig and his team did a phenomenal job getting our loft space into shape. It had been a mess since we moved in several years prior due to an international move, two children, standard family clutter and lots of it. In the span of just 6 hours on an extraordinarily hot day, they were able to get everything sorted, boxed, labelled and help me decide on what to toss. All while being a lovely calming presence in our home. Craig also consulted (totally accurately) on what boxes would be required. Can't recommend enough. Would be thrilled to use them anytime for any organising project - perpetually. Truly top notch. Aliza B - London
Victoria
Having had, so far, 3 sessions with Vic I can now see a way forward to moving my son into his own room. Our work has also given us our office back so, my husband and I can work productively on our computers instead of around clutter and rubbish. I have been so impressed with our work I have booked her for more sessions to tackle the rest of the house. SS - West Midlands
Eileen
Eileen is supportive and friendly, I was a bit apprehensive before she came but was immediately put at ease.
She is encouraging and non judgemental Eileen helped and guided me through the decluttering process. The bedroom was a recurring problem as I have 3 decades of accumulating items that she helped me sort through. Plenty of “stuff” recycled/donated/ gone forever!
I have limited mobility so Eileen was a godsend. Thank you so much and see you this year for the kitchen and utility 🙈 Client in Cheshire
Caroline
You’ve gently helped me shift my mindset on what’s comes into my home – to say that’s been life changing doesn’t seem enough Client in Woolley, Wakefield
Craig
I knew I needed some help to organise my home for a long time. I just couldn’t stay on top of things and didn’t know why. I took a chance and reached out to Craig for some help. He made me feel comfortable instantly and any fear I had disappeared. I can now confidently say, this is one of the best investments I have ever made. He doesn’t just do it for you but helps you form new habits, offers emotional support and knows his stuff! The service is totally worth it and I have learned so much throughout the process! Thank you! Sarah - Balham
Maria
Maria helped me declutter and organise my garage. She listened to what I needed and was patient, compassionate and supportive throughout the process. A Tidy Mind – Cambridge offered me a brilliant service with an ideal mix of practical help and constructive challenge as we simplified and organised my previously chaotic garage. Would never hesitate to recommend. :-) PF - Huntingdon
Eileen
My experience of working alongside Eileen has been a totally positive one. Initially, I felt anxious about sharing such a arduous task of decluttering and organising my home; once the decision had been made to sell. However, once Eileen stepped in to help with her friendly personality and exceptional professionalism, everything changed for the better. We seemed to fall into a routine very quickly and enjoyed each others company along the way. I cannot recommend Eileen and her skills as a professional organiser highly enough. I will always be eternally grateful and for gaining a positive outcome. Jean Jean Leach - Cheshire
Caroline
What a find! Caroline was absolutely fantastic. I was quite nervous at first because I wasn't sure what to expect but I needn't have been. Caroline put me at my ease straight away. She went through the options step by step and made recommendations that suited everyone's needs. What a massive difference it has made to go through this process. It has benefited us all significantly...thank you for making it so easy! Client in West Yorkshire
Rachel
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say we have been really impressed with Rachel and the work she has done so far (which is a lot). I am also impressed with her understanding of X's difficulties and her solutions to help her. I must admit I was somewhat sceptical about the whole idea. However, in this instance I am delighted to be proved very wrong.
X has asked me to write to the
(society they are a member of) and recommend your services to people in a similar situation, which I am more than happy to do.
It is sadly, a rare event these days that a service provided exceeds expectations but yours has done just that.
Husband of client in Clitheroe
Craig
I don’t have words for how much Craig was able to transform my home. It went from somewhere I dreaded being in, to somewhere I can’t wait to come home to. He’s hard-working, kind, professional and so good at what he does. I will 100% be working with him again in the future and recommending to everyone I know! Kate Wells - Central London
Eileen
Eileen has helped us to clear and organise our house. Eileen offers a professional service that is second to none. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing this type of service since she is simply superb at her job. I genuinely cant speak highly enough of her. If you need help to organise your house, then look no further, Eileen offers the best service available. You would not regret hiring her, punctual, professional, and works incredibly hard to make your house an organisational masterpiece. Stuart Evans
Eileen
Eileen is such a genuine, non judgemental person who is sooo uplifting and supportive, it’s quite admirable. You meet her once and you feel as if you’ve known her your entire life. She
has become a valuable person to me now and has helped me in more ways than one with her positive mindset… lovely lady. Client in Cheshire
Victoria
Caroline is a trogen horse. Mega effort, super organised and highly motivating. Also kind and empathetic but challenging when she needs to be. Like when I'm not sure about an item, she will say 'do I really like it and will I use it?' Keeps you on track constantly which is what I need. Highly recommend. Have emptied a full garage with her and so glad I did. Client in Birmingham - review for Caroline Leighfield
Eileen
During the 5 sessions we have completed so far, Eileen has shown me nothing but kindness and respect and not once have I felt that she is looking down on me or my home despite how messy and disorganised it is. She’s not phased by anything! Having Eileen around helps me to stay on track and make the most of the hours we have together. She always works to my pace and never rushes or tries to push me to let go of things before I am ready. I also find it incredibly helpful that Eileen takes away some of the items we’ve decluttered at the end of each session which takes a bit of pressure off and gives us a chance to see how much of a difference we’ve made. Client in Stockport
Caroline
Completely life changing. Cannot recommend A Tidy Mind enough. We are a much calmer, happier household thanks to Caroline. Client in Horbury, Wakefield
Craig
Netta is amazing. My space feels breathable, fresh, bright and so much lighter. I was even able to watch a film on Tuesday night in my front room! The difference your help made that day is beyond words. I feel able to function and flow so much better already. The follow up suggestions you sent via WhatApp are also a massive help and enable me to measure my progress and keep going on my own. Client in London who worked with Netta
Kate
I knew I needed some kind of home organisation service but I didn’t know such a service existed! I can’t really emphasise enough how I have been helped. I should say empowered because that’s how it felt. I felt like I would never get out of the mess I was in but Kate made me believe things could and would change from the start. I worked with her one day a week for several months because of the level of clutter. I can honestly say that’s it’s the best money I’ve ever spent. Now my house is a home. My kitchen is functional, my bedroom is relaxing, my loft is ordered and not too full, my paperwork is organised, my garage fits in my car. Oh and I’ve lost two stones in weight because I finally found the motivation. This service changed my life. JB – Thirsk
Craig
One year ago I booked a Tidy mind service to help me take action in the decluttering process of my main house in London and my house in France. After a few visits, I started to see a massive difference in terms of the way, my family and I related to things. This whole experience has changed our mindset. Today, having less things, let us enjoy the necessary things we have. Our meter square is more easy to organise and all my 4 children and I, had changed habits for the better. Working on the decluttering process also contributes to work on the decoration Without having to buy. I cannot recommend more this company. They are professional, creative, respectful, and what they do, they do it with their heart. The end result is very satisfying and in my personal case, it overcame all my expectations. Luisa - Fulham
Eileen
Eileen was absolutely great. The organising session was very intense, but we just got so much done and sorted.Eileen has a great view of where to place things and how to make the organisation work, in a way that it will work long term. It was fantastic and I wish I had asked for her help sooner. The kitchen looks amazing and I am so pleased with the final results. In the process I’ve also learned a lot and carried on with some organisation on my own. I definitely recommend Eileen to help you tidy your space and get some tips and advice from her. Camila - Wrexham
Caroline
It's beyond my wildest dreams to see how you and X are getting on – words can’t describe it …. I see a future ….. Partner of client in Barnsley
Kate
Kate has helped me to totally transform my office, and now I have a decluttered calm space where I can concentrate on my work. This home and office organising service from is totally worth it, and will change your life! AT – York
Eileen
What can I say, Eileen thank you so much for your help and support. Honestly, I was somewhat dreading having to declutter and get everything packed up for the new house as the task just seemed so big. But you made the whole experience simple, straight forward and even fun! You are so good at what you do & your passion is infectious. You really got stuck in & was a massive help to me & my family. You went above and beyond for us, thank you 🙏🏼 I look forward to our future decluttering & organising sessions - you’re simply fantastic! Client in Hale Barnes
Rachel
Incredibly productive day with Rachel and a very lovely lady she is too! Mentally she has benefited me more than I can explain. A Tidy Mind is helping how I feel way beyond I could ever have imagined ( and I will sleep well tonight ) Client in Cleckheaton
Caroline
I found Kate searching desperately for someone to help with my house. My mental health had deteriorated massively, and unfortunately my house took the brunt of it, it was cluttered and unorganised.
Kate came in with such a helpful and caring attitude and helped me physically and mentally with a place that was supposed to be our safe place but didn’t feel good to be in.
I now feel like I can enjoy my home and actually want to be here. Kate has helped teach us tools to use so it doesn’t return back to what it once was.
I can’t thank you enough Kate. You’re an amazing person and you offer a service that literally changes peoples lives.
Thank you again Jess - Bradford
Craig
I can not recommend Craig highly enough as a Professional Organiser. I contacted him because I was in a serious state of overwhelm, which was affecting my mental and physical health. He listened entirely without judgement and then worked with me to declutter and organise my home office, kitchen and garage. I felt more empowered with every visit. He suggested realistic organising habits that I am actually maintaining. I honestly didn't think that was possible for me! If you're on the fence...book a consultation, you won't regret it. Client in London
Eileen
I felt like a weight had been lifted after the first time Eileen worked with me to declutter and organised my utility room. Prior to that I felt overwhelmed every time I went in there - which is a lot! She has since worked with me on my kitchen, kids crafting cupboard, hallway, porch, spare room and one of my wardrobes. She’s taught me a few tricks of the trade and inspired me to keep going… I’ve already made a start on the dreaded loft! Looking forward to tackling the garage with her this summer. Louise Marks - Cheshire
Caroline
Thank you, I really enjoyed today, felt so much calmer tonight in the kitchen even after one session. I think this is going to be addictive. Client in Sheffield
Victoria
I was really uncomfortable about making contact and making changes in my life but working with Vic has helped me feel so much better at home. I was nervous at first but she’s so friendly it was easy to feel relaxed. I’m so glad I got in touch with her. Life has changed for the better. Thank you Vic! AB - West Midlands
Craig
Craig was simply excellent! Very informative, great eye for detail and helpful along the way. He understood my needs and took his time to work with me at my pace. He transformed my room, and my wardrobe just looks so much better. Superb service! Kathryn - Wimbledon
Kate
I cannot speak highly enough of Kate. I decided I to engage her services during an incredibly difficult time in my life - as a long time collector of ‘stuff’, major events gave me the push to make some changes. Kate was sensitive and professional, providing me with the confidence, support and skills I needed to let go.
Fast forward to a year and half later and my life has changed infinitely for the better and I certainly consider Kate and her approach as being a huge part of the process of getting my life together! A recent house move where I had less stuff to clear out and had systems to pack and organise reminded me of just how excellent she was so just had to share! Thanks so much Kate! LD - Leeds
Caroline
Thank you so much for your help. We are loving the kitchen now, it’s actually a pleasure to be home! Client in Leeds
Craig
Having become overwhelmed by clutter and general inability to let go of possessions, and getting ready to have our baby, I wanted support to approach our house. Craig is absolutely fantastic; gentle, understanding, empathetic, and incredibly professional. He is a ray of sunshine and enabled us to declutter and rearrange our house in a practical and also beautiful/stylish way. He is able to see how a room could look, make you enthusiastic about the potential for your house, and support you to get to the place where you take ownership and control back over your space. He's a gentle powerhouse; whether you are an anxious hoarder, or a messy person who's just let things slide, Craig is the one for you. Thank you Craig :) Christina - London
Caroline
Caroline has changed my life. She understands the emotional impact of clutter and the overwhelming nature of it. She is so kind, sincere, organised and respectful. Would thoroughly recommend her.
Sue Ellis - Leeds
Kate
Kate came to me when I was trying to get my house ready to sell, and I was really struggling, as I'm a lifelong collector of 'stuff'! The worst part of the house was the loft. I'd been there 23 years and had been chucking things up there for the whole time! Kate helped me sort into piles for charity, keeping and proper rubbish. It was hideous as the moths had been having a field day with my rugs up there and we were knee deep in larva cases, yuk! Her second visit concentrated on one of my three sheds, which was full of old paint tins, garden tools, general detritus and a colony of super sized spiders. Both the loft and the shed were transformed and gave me masses of encouragement to carry on. I couldn't have done it without and she was extremely sensitive when helping me make decisions about what to keep. I have recommended her to a number of friends and would not hesitate to suggest A Tidy Mind to anyone who needs help to rationalise or reorganise their home. Jane - Harrogate
Eileen
I recently moved…with more things than I needed. After unpacking I immediately knew I needed help getting my office organised. I made a desperate call and sent an email to Eileen. She answered the distress call. Eileen came and helped me with both my office and kitchen. With 4 hours she worked diligently and graciously in helping me sort throw, charity, sell. One 4 hour session gave me tremendous relief and a place to work. Erika - Staffordshire
Kate
I cannot thank Kate enough for the help she provided in sorting out our spare room. We moved into our house two years ago, heavily pregnant and with an energetic 2 year old. We basically dumped all our junk in this room and avoided entering it. I was embarrassed whenever anybody came to stay!
Within a couple of hours, Kate helped me to work out what we needed to get rid of and how to organise our belongings so that we actually now know where things are! She also gave me some great ideas for storage. LS - Bradford
Caroline
Fantastic session Caroline. I can now sleep peacefully knowing I have a tidy space. Client in Leeds
Kate
Kate recently advised us on how to declutter our kitchen. It is quite small and since starting a family we didn’t have a proper place for everything and it felt very disorganised. Kate immediately put us at ease (despite the mess!)
We went through everything together systematically. The process was much quicker and more decisive than if we had tried to tackle it by ourselves. Kate put forward solutions that we hadn’t thought of, undertook most of the decluttering process there and then, and gave us a list of simple ideas to implement afterwards.
The end result is that our kitchen feels like a brand new space. Everything is now in a much better position so that we can easily see and access the things that we use regularly. The objects that are important to us (a handmade mug from my toddler, items we collected whilst travelling etc.) have been given places where they are safe and on display. JB - Burley in Wharfedale
Caroline
Netta has made a really beautiful difference to my life and I appreciate it deeply. I also sleep so much better after her sessions. Sending big, big blessings to her for all her help. Client in London who worked with Netta
Kate
Hi Kate. Just to say thank you for your patience and support over the last year or so. Your skills at listening to, and empathy with clients without judgement and offering bespoke support makes you very approachable. Well done on creating an accessible service for many! Client in Ilkley
Eileen
After becoming completely overwhelmed with the mess and clutter in our home, I reached out to Eileen for help and I am so glad I did! I have ADHD and my husband and eldest daughter are Autistic so we have extra complexities when it comes to managing our home and I wasn’t sure I would be able to find someone who could help us in the way that we need but Eileen has blown us away with her compassionate and friendly approach. She has even gone as far as taking some extra courses to learn how to help Neurodiverse people with tidying and organisation in a way that works for us which has been incredible. We’ve learnt so much from Eileen, not only about decluttering and organising, but also how to keep on top of things in the future. I cannot recommend her enough! Lucy Evans - Cheshire
Caroline
I was introduced to Caroline by a mutual friend. I had a room full of family history and junk , I was simply overwhelmed and felt unable to begin. With Caroline’s kind and considerate guidance I have achieved a tidy and useable home office. We have several further appointment in the diary and I cannot wait to get the rest of my clutter organised. Thankyou so very much Caroline, I am truly grateful for your help. Helen Braide - West Yorkshire
Kate
Kate is informative, effective and provides useable and easy tips that can become ‘habit’. Kate has lead workshops for me and also given me1:1 sessions. Our dining room transformed, just from Kate’s eye for detail and suggestions on creating more space and light. Highly recommend :-) RG - Bingley
Craig
I want to thank you for your support. I'm so glad to have found you. You are my hero. LSC - London
Kate
For the first time in years, I left my bedroom window curtains open because I'm not ashamed to let the window cleaner see in. The sun is shining and there's a tree across the road resplendent in Autumn colours. Thank you Client in Leeds
Craig
Very friendly and helpful service I feel that Craig in particular is very supportive and helpful when trying to declutter and let things go. Andy, Clapham
Kate
My home was out of control before but during lockdown, it ramped up a gear. I can't believe how useful it's been to simply have someone at the other end of a video call encouraging me, giving me ideas, a plan, accountability, checking in and supporting me. I'd be drowning by now if I hadn't used this service. Patricia - review of virtual coaching service
Kate
Kate is AMAZING. She makes no judgement at all so don't feel embarrassed to have her in your home, no matter how messy it is. She really, really cares about helping and she gets right to it, hauling your clutter away, which was a huge plus for me. I bought a package for ongoing decluttering of my flat and business and have regular follow ups. She's made a big difference to my life. Client in Wetherby
Kate
I had a loft full of items that had long since been forgotten about. Morbid as this sounds, I didn’t want my loved ones to have to sort it out once I was gone. Most was “clutter” but some things were valuable and have incredible sentimental value. Kate has an incredibly sensitive and intuitive way of working with people. In addition, she is practical and works swiftly. I would simply have not done this on my own. My loft has been decluttered, the items that remain are stored correctly and I have rediscovered some beautiful items. Kate helped me sell some valuable items and the charity shops have done pretty well too! This service is fantastic value for money. MB - Ilkley
Kate
It was one of the most beautiful and memorable experiences of my life and one of the best things I've spent money on. Worth every penny. I am so loving the peace in my home. Ms S
Kate
Kate worked wonders helping me reorganise my wardrobe, including all my clothes, shoes and accessories, which has saved me time and made life so much easier for me as a busy mother. Kate applied a well thought out process to make the activity of sorting through my belongings fun and engaging. Kate was very supportive and professional through her sensitive and perceptive questions she really helped me decide between things that were precious to me and clutter. As a consequence of having a super organised wardrobe I feel so much lighter and clearer mentally.
Six months later, I am maintaining Kate’s practical advice and my wardrobe is a pleasure to open! JC - Menston
Kate
Kate is worth her weight in gold! Worth every penny, transforms your home and most importantly your thought process so you can maintain an orderly, calm environment to work in/live in. Fantastic service! Client in Ilkley
Kate
I just wanted to say thank you for yesterday and particularly the work on my bedroom. I had the best night's sleep I've had for years. Miss L - Otley
Kate
Good morning Kate,
Just a quick note to say "Thank you" to you and Leah for a job well done yesterday. I wish I had found you 10 years ago.
Client in York after joint session with Kate & Leah
Kate
Hello Kate, wanted to say thank you so much for all your help and fantastic advice and a very productive and positive day. Things you have said have helped me in so many ways. It's like a new level of understanding has been gained and I have a much clearer house and mind, how fantastic! Your work is great! Wanted to say thank you, it has helped me so much. Workshop Feedback
Kate
Kate recently worked her magic at my office. I tend to work in disorganised chaos which I thought was largely due to a lack of storage. I needed a professional to come in with fresh eyes and expertise. Kate listened to the challenges I have working from a relatively small space. She identified how this could be improved. Then put an action plan together to have me organise my space and time more effectively. When she left the office was looking clutter free for the first time in years. It did mean throwing out a large proportion of the contents lurking in my desk drawer but even that felt liberating.
I can thoroughly recommend the professional decluttering and organising service Kate provides. Rod G - Leeds
Kate
Really enjoyed your talk and have already saved £360! I tided some drawers and decided not to buy a £300 wardrobe I was looking at. I found £60 in one of the drawers! Group Workshop Feedback
Caroline
An excellent talk, one of the best we’ve had, our ladies thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you. Feedback from a WI Talk
Caroline
"We’re making nice memories today Caroline aren’t we?" (This was a comment from a client with learning differences that I’m helping with home organisation to live independently) Client in Halifax
Maria
I was selling my house and Maria recently helped me declutter and style it. I was so overwhelmed when I got in touch with her. Maria is a very positive, warm person and helped me see the wood for the trees, prioritise what needed to be done first and made a plan with me. The decluttering felt like social time with a friend - it was actually fun, which I really wasn't expecting! She had tons of ideas on how to make my home look good in photos. Her suggestions were realistic and didn't involve spending loads of money either. My house sold easily and I'm sure it was partly due to the staging. More importantly, I feel I'm going to move with only the things I want to take with me, which is so important to me. I've had a difficult few years and it feels so good to be leaving some of the painful memories behind and look forward to the future. JI - Fenstanton
Maria
My greatest thanks to you today Maria, as you had such a great impact on my daughter. She is a student who was feeling totally overwhelmed by her wardrobe. This was causing her anxiety and she wasted valuable funds as she couldn't find clothes that she had. She was also finding it hard to "see the wood for the trees".
After your session she felt happy and comfortable. Not only did you help her develop an organisational method for now and the future but she felt empowered and in control of her belongings, not engulfed by them. The smile on her face said it all and it has lifted her mood incredibly.
You helped her achieve so much with your positive manner.
Can't wait to see you again.
G - Cambridge
Craig
I can't thank Netta enough for her help. She was amazing with J & helped her in so many ways. Not just with the decluttering...but she helped her sort out the chaos in her mind. They obviously clicked & worked so well together, through some tears & lots of laughter Review for Netta from Client in London
Craig
I could not recommend A Tidy Mind enough. I already have recommended them to my whole family so don't think twice if you're considering it. I was finding it so hard to keep on top of my clutter. So I had Netta come in for the day & it was extremely helpful. Netta helped me declutter 7 bags of things & finally get on top of an area I never thought I would. I feel like a new person, much happier & on top of my belongings Review for Netta from JW - London
Rachel
Rachel was an absolute breath of fresh air. She is very positive in her approach. She helped me unexpectedly declutter my mind as well as my home. I needed to downsize to a 1 bed place & I was overfaced with so much stuff. I received so much more than I expected from Rachel. A Tidy Mind were a pleasure to work with from the very first call & it's the best 'therapy' I didn't know I needed. PM - West Yorkshire
Maria
Not sure where to start. Maria is the kindest soul & an organisational genius. 6 hours changed my life.
A family member recommended her, knowing I've always found my wardrobe a struggle. I'm an impulse & emotional shopper & become attached to clothes on the basis that they used to look good or I might wear them again. In reality, they were making me feel bad. It meant I had built up 10 plus years of clothes.
Maria gave me a free consultation & listened to me. I chose the Bronze package of 6 hours which we split into two 3 hrs sessions. I appreciated how Maria give me advice based on my situation, not just 'general' coaching. That also made me realise I can maintain it myself. She empowered me to feel it's manageable.
Her positivity is infectious & her energy is efficient & calm.
I ended up with a wardrobe that was 'brag worthy but that was a bonus.
It felt like a heaviness had been relieved
& I hadn't realised what a dead weight that stuff had been.
As an added bonus, Maria thoughtfully donated my unwanted clothes to charities which was really important to me.
The sense of relief i felt going into my bedroom after just that first session was immense& my wardrobe is a source of joy.
Sounds cheesy to say, but 6 hours with her has changed my life and my house now feels like a home.
Thank you, Maria. Sammy - Cambridgeshire
Maria
Maria organised my belongings in a way I simply couldnt have done. She gave me a system for organising & made sure I could maintain it. She had clarity when she came into my home & passed that on to me. She was like a clear summer breeze in her approach. Jo - Cambridge
Craig
It’s been a very strange personal journey & I’m so thankful to have gone through with it & to have had Jayne there. I’m still processing & have a way to go. But this has been a very empowering journey that I’ll only begin to understand once I feel the home reconnect after this cleanse. I’m so thankful for it all though. Thank you, Jayne is a determined & steadfast lady. A real asset to the people who she cares for. I can tell. It was a weird experience but I felt no judgement & a lot of very intentional care, support & acceptance.
I still am so thankful for our conversation. I had searched for these services on and off for years - but finally I did it - speaking with you was great motivation, but also I trusted a lot in the process that the person for me in this vulnerable time might not be who I ‘think’ but it was who I needed.
And of course you are welcome here any time! Hope you remain motivated & inspired knowing that this work takes a lot of energy both internally & externally - but is so appreciated.
Thank you - from a much lighter home. Review for Jayne from M in London
Rachel Yates
Rachel listened brilliantly to what I needed and was such a help. My office was bursting at the seams, and I was running out of space. Piles of paper were building up and the thought of filing it all away was overwhelming. This meant I was having trouble focusing on my work but Rachel came along and gave me constructive advice. She worked very much to my pace and we were able to organise and declutter the space and her brilliant practical advice will allow me to keep the space, and my head clear, going forward. Sara - Liphook, Hampshire
Caroline
Eventually I let Caroline into my home office - having just moved house! With her calm and can do attitude we did so much and I was shocked at what we threw out. It was much needed and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her to anyone looking to ‘see the wood for the trees’. Great work. Michelle Poole - Yorkshire
Caroline
Caroline has changed my life - my husband is super impressed that I have gone from an overwhelmed stressed out mother to someone who can slowly but surely work my way through the house decluttering and ordering my life. I look forward to her visits as we get so much done but I also take away what I have learned and gained confidence in to carry on the good work in between sessions. I would move her in if I could! Love her. Zoe Brown - Yorkshire
Caroline
I really recommend Caroline's services and she really helped me as a single mum of 2 under 4. Caroline is really great at what she does. She is very compassionate and kind, as well as full of practical tips and tricks. The time spent together is so valuable and she will take any unwanted items away and you know they are going to good homes which is so helpful for me. But even more than this for me is the mindset shift. When my children outgrow something I will decide if I'm keeping for a while or donating/selling early on and I've been much better at only allowing things in my home which add value and have a home. Its an ongoing process but I feel so much better, and much less overwhelmed. I have realised that space in a home is so important and my mind does feel so much clearer and happier Stephanie Quinn - South Yorkshire
Caroline
Caroline is A-MAZING! With a special gift of putting you at ease, you know instantly you are in good, caring, kind and professional hands. The tips she shares are life changing - literally and help me be on top and the better version of myself!
Thank you Caroline. See you soon JoJo G - Yorkshire
Caroline
I would recommend Caroline unreservedly. She helped me with some major decluttering in several rooms of the house. After each visit I felt simultaneously calmer and more energised. Caroline helped me take back control of my space. She patiently guided me through at my own pace without any pressure and gave me loads of life tips along the way. A lovely person, with heaps of empathy and positivity, I found our sessions to be very therapeutic, thank you Caroline Catherine Beres - Yorkshire
Caroline
Caroline was fabulous and even a few years after her visit I’m still more organised than before. Definitely worth the investment. Heidi Bingham - Yorkshire
Maria
Maria helped me declutter and organise my garage. She listened to what I needed and was patient, compassionate and supportive throughout the process. A Tidy Mind – Cambridge offered me a brilliant service with an ideal mix of practical help and constructive challenge as we simplified and organised my previously chaotic garage. Would never hesitate to recommend. Paul - Huntingdon
Maria
A massive thank you to Maria for all the physical and emotional help sorting through my Dad's belongings! After losing my Dad and experiencing a break down, a simple task of decluttering and tidying just seemed overwhelming. A lot of emotions were attached to his belongings. Despite many attempts of starting,it just didn't happen. I'd find any excuse not to do it! So I realised I needed help. Someone to help me take accountability and get it done. Thankfully I found A Tidy Mind. Maria has been truly amazing. So empathetic, non judgmental and kind. She helped me declutter, and categorise things into groups to make it easier to sell. The end result has made me feel so much lighter and gas ignited a part of me I thought I'd lost. A lot of healing has come from this. Thank you. Emi-Rose Wellbeing
Maria
My husband and I inherited a real challenge when we moved into our home. The house had changed significantly through years of hard work but at some point I needed help to work through literally hundreds of years of clutter...I have been working with Maria for 3 months and it has changed our home. She has been a brilliant help working through the rooms and helping me declutter spaces. She is enthusiastic, hard working and respectful. She is amazing at what she does. HP - Caxton
Craig
Very pleased with the service A Tidy Mind provided. Craig arranged for Netta to assist me declutter and organise my home. I've been overwhelmed with clutter for years and have not known where to start. Netta was polite and friendly. At times I simply needed to give myself permission to let go of things, which Netta helped me to do. She helped me decide what I no longer used or wore. So much space has been freed up. Everything now has a home and a place. I would recommend A Tidy Mind for any decluttering and organising need and especially Netta. Review for Netta from J in London
Craig
Had an amazing experience with A Tidy Mind. They came and reorganized my entire closet and unpacked some suitcases. They set up a perfectly organized system that is easy to follow and maintain. I will definitely use them again in the future when it comes time to transition my closet from summer to winter.
From Gabriella
Eileen
I'd been thinking I needed help with decluttering and organising my home for years really if I'm honest... but the thought of having someone in and possibly judging me and my lack of organisation (and hoarding tendencies 😳) made me delay reaching out. ADHD makes it a struggle to get organised and keep on top of things but then things started to really get me down during the Covid lockdowns.
I eventually made the brave move to contact Eileen after a friend recommended her. We had a chat and I then booked a session to start the process of decluttering and organising my home. I'm SO glad I did!!!
The most difficult part was just getting started... just arranging that first session. It's been wonderful working with Eileen over the months and getting my home back bit by bit. I can now sit and relax without being distracted by clutter all around me. The best bit is that everything now has a home so it's easier to keep my home tidy and things I haven't used in years are now easily accessible so I can actually use them!
Eileen is such a lovely lady. She really listens and tries to understand her clients' needs and tailor her services to them. I have ADHD and physical health conditions too, which have made it difficult for me to keep on top of things over recent years. I felt incredibly overwhelmed and didn't know where to start. Eileen actually attended a course to help her better understand clients with ADHD (I suspect there are a lot of us!) so she could understand and support them better! She is totally non-judgemental and put me at ease from the first session.
Even though I am on a tight budget, having Eileen visit and help me is a form of self care and has made SUCH a difference. Longer lasting benefits than having your hair or nails done! My advice to anyone thinking about starting the process is to just make that call and book a session. You won't regret it!!
Client in Cheshire
Eileen
I’m so pleased that I chose Eileen to help me get our home in order. We are a neurodiverse household with terrible executive functioning. Eileen has helped us to minimise our belongings in a gentle non judgemental way, and to store them in ways that are practical for our brains (I’m probably ADHD as well as the kids being autistic). She didn’t send me out to buy tons of supplies and worked with what we had.
The highlight has been Eileen’s visit this week…
Our eldest child is autistic and extremely anxious. She asked if Eileen could help with her little bedroom. For three hours, with a couple of breaks, my daughter worked with the very patient Eileen and went through everything in her room, lots of teenage things, clothes, food, art supplies, many many plushies and at the end she’d been able to part with the “not quite so special” things and was happy with her newly organised room where you can “actually see the floor”
I’d highly recommend her to anyone, especially people who struggle with untidiness, struggle to focus and have problems with remembering.
Client in Cheshire
Maria
Maria helped me declutter and organise. She also, importantly, invented me a system to maintain things. She made sure the system would be realistic for me to maintain. Maria's help completely changed my life. Before her help, I very much struggled with my wardrobe and other areas of my home. I honestly recommend Maria. She is so warm, friendly, and completely non judgemental. She's also very professional. She knows when to push me out of my comfort zone but does not push too hard. I will be engaging Maria's services to help me move home soon or if I struggle with a particular area or category. I love knowing that she will be there when I need her again and he makes all the difference having her around. Doris Cozma
Maria
I enlisted Maria's help to sort years worth of accumulated clutter in my home. She is so supportive, very hard working and she had loads of creative and clever ideas. Her help was invaluable and I'm so glad I asked for help. I completely recommend Maria as a professional organiser and thank you. Heather Pearson
Maria
It was a lucky day when we found Maria. Over the last few weeks she has been decluttering out house with us. I feel we could not have chosen anyone better to help us. Maria doesn't apply pressure or bring her own agenda in. The helps us make decisions that are right for us. Maria also take the items away for redistribution which is brilliant. She also help rearrange and reorganise things. She has come up with ideas that we would not have thought of. She is also a joy to work with due to her sense of humour. Peter Hart
Maria
For years I procrastinated over tidying. Things built up over the years and with a busy job and 3 kids I just didn't get around to it. It took me a while to contact Maria and I admit I felt some shame about my clutter and was very overwhelmed. Maria put me at ease and made me feel comfortable from the start. She's like a friend and therapist as well as am organiser. She is understanding, efficient, fun, compassionate and respectful. She helps you tidy at your pace, takes items away and supports you to find the reasons behind the clutter. Her energy is inspirational but at the same time she's empathetic and kind. She makes the whole experience positive.
I found that my decluttering muscle became stronger as we worked together and I found it easier to let go. Maria is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to donating and recyling things which I appreciate too.
Due to the expereince of working with a professional organiser, I have experienced improvments in my mental health and a reduction in shame. The house is tidier of course but there are so many other benefits.
For maintainence, I now see Maria monthly basis. We rotate around different parts of the house. This is something that keeps me on track and will continue using this valuable service. I highly recommend Maria and this service is worth every penny. Everyone needs a Maria in their life. Jenni Ramos
Adele
For the past 10 months, we have been working with Adele. I can't recommend her more highly. Myself and my Wife have disabilities. There were piles of belongings and we could not find homes for things. Our things just filled one particular entire room and we could not see how to get to the point of being organised and making it into my Wife's studio. Adele put in place solutions in line with our needs and disabilities. My Wife is autistic and one of her struggles is having people in her home and handing her things. Adele sensitively worked with her and kept the pace comfortable. She showed consistent empathy and attuned to our needs. I'm pleased to say that the house functions now and my Wife's studio is set up. I know we would not have been able to do this on our own. Adele has also respected the fact that we are not minimalists and want to keep plenty of our things. I admit I was nervous about Adele coming in and telling me to get rid of everything but that's not how it was. Adele creatively helped is organise and optimise the space by finding logical places for things. She put systems in place to keep things tidy. Regarding the things we decided to declutter, she took them away which was great as we don't have the energy, time or ability for this task.
Just go for it if you are considering working with Adele. She will help you and it is worth every penny. Louise Hill
Adele
Adele helped me by emptying a property when the owner had moved into residential care. She took a real sensitive and compassionate approach when it came to dealing with the treasured possessions. Adele is so logical and organised and her help was invaluable. She donated things to local charities and she even project managed things by arranging for electricians to come in. She was excellent at clearly communicating and updating me on the progress. There's no way this could have been done without Adele's help. Without hesitation, I recommend her. I feel she would make a positive contribution to anyone she worked with. Julie Jewers
Maria
I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend A Tidy Mind's services. After reaching out to Maria, all contact with her and her colleague Flora was extremely efficient, friendly and professional. The process was supportive and tailored well around the specific needs of our home. After completing all my Silver Package sessions, a greater sense of order and calm has been restored to our home. This in turn has significantly reduced my day-to-day mental load (invaluable in our busy household!) Review for Flora from Nicola - Cambridgeshire
Victoria
Aldo was very friendly and put me at my ease. I was so impressed with the service. Aldo helped me declutter and organise items I had felt so stuck about. He is supportive and has a gentle questioning style. He could see the bigger picture in terms of what I needed out of the space. The entire functionality of the space has improved, everything feels calmer and I'm so pleased with the results. Review from Katie
Victoria
I completed a four-hour session with Aldo and found the service incredibly helpful on a number of levels. Aldo helped me to focus, prioritise tasks, and work out where to be ruthless and what it was ok to hold onto. He also understands the mindset that can hold people back, and offered great insight. As well as clearing a lot of stuff, I came away with a greater sense of clarity on what had been holding me back in the process. Excellent service - would recommend. Review from Elizabeth
Victoria
My house was in utter chaos, and I was downing in clutter. I was stressed, really overwhelmed, and didn't know where to start with it all. So I went online and found A Tidy Mind. I contacted Victoria to see if she could help, and she sent Aldo!! He is wonderful! He's calm and patient but is honest and gets me to think of things in a different way! This really helps me to make decisions. I have made an awful lot of progress, and my house is looking so much better! I have managed to declutter so much stuff that has gone to charity. I'm continuing to work with Aldo, but a weight has already been lifted, and the difference decluttering has made is astounding! I can thoroughly recommend A Tidy Mind! Review from Sophie
Victoria
I have been working with Caroline on decluttering my house for over a year and throughout that time she has always been very professional and supportive. There have been times when I have felt totally overwhelmed by the task ahead of me, not knowing where to start, but Caroline always gives me the motivation and encouragement to take that first step and to keep going. There have been times when I have felt emotional and upset and have cried in front of Caroline, but she is very empathetic and understanding. Caroline is full of useful advice and techniques and very hardworking. I have always felt at ease working with her, knowing that she is non-judgemental no matter how much clutter I have. We have a good rapport and I swear that she can now read my mind and knows exactly what I'm thinking! There's still a way to go, but, at last, my 'house' is becoming a 'home'.
Thank you, Caroline. Review from Kerry
Victoria
Aldo from A Tidy Minds Midlands, was absolutely amazing - a real life superstar! He was professional, trustworthy, compassionate and non-judgemental. I was so relieved to contact him to help us unpack, declutter, and organise our home after a big relocation. Aldo was beyond helpful by removing clutter and distributing the items to local charities and food banks for a small fee. He is an expert at helping restore peace and balance into any space and provides practical and logical solutions in problem areas. His methodical approach meant that I could get on with my work and trust him to do what he does best. He is very fast, too, which is key when you are on a tight schedule, I will be booking him again when it comes to our next relocation for packing services. Review from 'anonymous'
Victoria
A Tidy Mind is a fabulous company to work with! My experience working with Caroline has been beyond helpful. The process of moving my elderly mother into her new home was daunting for me to do on my own. I felt so overwhelmed. So, I rang A Tidy Mind and I can confidently say that it was one of the best phone calls I have ever made! I have been supported and encouraged every step of the way. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without Caroline guiding me and advising me on what to do. I highly recommend speaking to them if you need support with decluttering, organising a move, selling unwanted items and anything in between! The service provided has been top notch. Review from Hannah
Victoria
Aldo was lovely. He was really helpful, non judgemental and gave me some really good advice about different storage options within my home. He even acted as a second pair of hands with a bookcase I needed to put together but hadn’t got round to (for months 🙈). I would definitely recommend A Tidy Mind West Midlands. Review from Louise
Craig
Recently moved into my new home and was overwhelmed with the task of unpacking luggage accumulated over years from my previous place. "A Tidy Mind" was a lifesaver! The organizing list recommended by Craig prior to the team's arrival was incredibly handy – especially the tip about the velvet hangers. A special shoutout to Netta who was not only kind and full of helpful advice but went above and beyond by working past 6 pm just to ensure everything was perfectly in place. Truly appreciate her dedication. I'll definitely be returning for wardrobe decluttering in the future. Highly recommend. Review for Netta & Gezal from Kir - London
Maria
I purchased a Bronze package to sort my kitchen cupboards after a WhatsApp consultation with Maria at A Tidy Mind. This meant six hours to organise / declutter in a day. She was very friendly, and I felt we would work well together.
I haven’t used a declutter service before so wasn’t sure what to expect. Maria arrived on time and ready to start. She was very practical in her approach and did not judge me and the amount of stuff I had! I might let her show you the photo we took of all my mugs!
We took one shelf at a time and Maria grouped things together so that it was easy to make decisions on what I really wanted to keep and what could go. There was no pressure to get rid of anything you really didn’t want to. She then suggested the best way to put things back so everything was accessible and had a place, rather than just piled on top of each other.
When we’d finished, Maria took away anything I had for both recycling and donations to charity shops. Very helpful as I always just put bags in the garage for when I have time to take them.
Would 100% recommend Maria. It’s one of those jobs that you put off doing and Maria helps you do it so much better than you could do yourself and I found the whole process therapeutic. It’s so nice having an organised kitchen finally! You won’t regret booking. Client in Cambridgeshire
Rachel Yates
Rachel is kind thorough and makes what could be a very stressful situation, incredibly easy. Rather than try to influence any decisions you make, she positions things in a way that makes decisions more straight forward. My house feels much lighter as she has removed so much clutter for us, which given that we have 2 kids and are both in full time work, is not something we could have achieved on our own. I'd highly recommend this for anyone either needing a big declutter or a sort out of a particular area or room in a house. She also gives very good advice on hacks and ways to sort/store house items that encourages a live of ease, where everything has an assessable place. Thanks for all your help Rachel. Stephanie - Guilford, Surrey
Victoria
Victoria and Aldo were amazing. I highly recommend them. My house feels more like a home. I come home from work to a sanctuary rather than clutter. It’s well worth the money and in fact in many ways has and will save us money. Review from Lisa
Victoria
My house was in utter chaos, and I was downing in clutter. I was stressed, really overwhelmed, and didn't know where to start with it all. So I went online and found A Tidy Mind. I contacted Victoria to see if she could help, and she sent Aldo!! He is wonderful! He's calm and patient but is honest and gets me to think of things in a different way! This really helps me to make decisions. I have made an awful lot of progress, and my house is looking so much better! I have managed to declutter so much stuff that has gone to charity. I'm continuing to work with Aldo, but a weight has already been lifted, and the difference decluttering has made is astounding! I can thoroughly recommend A Tidy Mind! Review from Sophie
Victoria
I have been working with Caroline on decluttering my house for over a year and throughout that time she has always been very professional and supportive. There have been times when I have felt totally overwhelmed by the task ahead of me, not knowing where to start, but Caroline always gives me the motivation and encouragement to take that first step and to keep going. There have been times when I have felt emotional and upset and have cried in front of Caroline, but she is very empathetic and understanding. Caroline is full of useful advice and techniques and very hardworking. I have always felt at ease working with her, knowing that she is non-judgemental no matter how much clutter I have. We have a good rapport and I swear that she can now read my mind and knows exactly what I'm thinking! There's still a way to go, but, at last, my 'house' is becoming a 'home'.
Thank you, Caroline. Review from Kerry
Caroline
I can’t recommend Becky highly enough, I felt comfortable with her from the moment she walked in my door and never felt judged or embarrassed. Becky is a great communicator, very knowledgeable and her input has honestly changed my life for the better, I always look forward to our appointments. Review for Becky
Maria
I work at a Housing Association and I must say, Maria's professionalism and compassion truly stood out. Together, we assisted a vulnerable tenant in decluttering her property, and Maria's approach was exemplary. She exhibited a deep understanding of the sensitivity required when working with vulnerable individuals. She approached the task with empathy, ensuring the tenant felt supported every step of the way. Maria's ability to communicate clearly and patiently was instrumental in fostering trust and cooperation, making the process much smoother for everyone involved.
Maria's organisational skills were second to none. She methodically assessed the property, developed a tailored plan, and efficiently executed each task. Her attention to detail was remarkable, ensuring no item was overlooked and that the tenant's needs were always prioritised.
Throughout our collaboration, Maria consistently demonstrated a genuine commitment to making a positive difference in the tenant's life. Her dedication to providing a safe and clutter-free environment was truly commendable, and it was evident that she genuinely cared about the tenant's well-being.
I cannot recommend Maria from Tidy Minds highly enough. Her professionalism, compassion, and efficiency make her an invaluable asset in any decluttering endeavour, especially when working with vulnerable individuals. If you're seeking assistance in creating a more organised and comfortable living space, look no further than Maria. She is truly a gem in her field. Sophie Powter - Cambridgeshire
Maria
Having productivity training with Maria has absolutely changed my life, before I started I had been stuck in a bit of a cycle where I just felt overwhelmed all the time, I wasn’t being productive in my work life or my home life. Since working with Maria it is now the opposite, I have time to work on my business each week, as well as just doing the physical work. I’ve even found myself with free time at the weekend.
Maria was really understanding from start to finish and could see where I might be overwhelmed and even taught me things about myself that I didn’t actually know.
Together we were able to put in systems and routines to give me much more structure to my week.
I feel like I’m living a whole new life and I really am so grateful. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it to anyone struggling with their personal life, work life or even both.
Thank you so much Maria.
Review of Productivity Service
Craig
This is an incredibly helpful service that I recommend to anybody. It is also great value. In two sessions of 6-7 hours each, Netta declutterred and reorganised the entire two bedroom flat (everything from clothes, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry etc). I thought I only needed help with the wardrobe, but after seeing how brilliant Netta was, I decided to do the rest of the flat. Best decision ever! Netta is a true professional, coming up with creative storage and organisation solutions that I would never have dreamt of, and making them work for me. I thought I needed a new kitchen or wardrobe, but now I have empty shelves and everything beautifully organised and accessible. The process is professional and seamless, from sending you links to (affordable) things to buy on Amazon (if you want to), to giving you contacts of a charity and garbage collection that will pick up the things you get rid of. Working alongside Netta for the first few hours of each session was like a masterclass of home organisation, which gave me the skills to maintain the system for the future. A transformative experience, I wish I had done it years ago!
Review for Netta from Raffaella - London
Rachel Yates
I asked Rachel to come to my house to sort my wardrobe. It was heaving with clothes and not organised in any way. I had clothes in different sizes depending on my weight, mixed with work and home clothes. It was getting to the point where I couldn’t find things and I was also using up all the draw space, bottom of the wardrobe, under bed etc to store.
Rachel was so friendly and calm, without any judgment she went through with me at my own pace what was working for me and what wasn’t. She never made me feel bad and was so kind and considerate with her approach.
Rachel organised my clothes with me asking how I would like to use this new space. I now have a colour coded, itemised wardrobe where trousers, tops, jumpers etc are in groups and colours. It has been great to declutter and send a huge amount to charity as well as selling on unwanted clothes.
I feel happier in myself as I am saving time, energy and creating a nicer space for my clothes .I am able to let go of items that you keep “in case” and also have had room now to buy a few new items without duplicating and also wearing items I’d forgotten about. Thank you Rachel Review from AG
Caroline
I can't recommend Becky highly enough. I felt comfortable with her as soon as she walked in the door and never judged or embarrassed. Becky is a great communicator, very knowledgeable and her input has honestly changed my life. I also look forward to her sessions. Review for Becky from client in West Yorks
Caroline
Sonia has helped me out decluttering & organising my home a few times now and it's been generally life changing. As someone with ADHD, I find it really overwhelming to keep on top of everything and this service is exactly what I need. I love how helpful and non judgemental Sonia is. I felt comfortable with her right form the first meeting. Review for Sonia from client in West Yorks
Caroline
When we started working with A Tidy Mind, we were also working with social services - there was even talk of the social worker coming to one of the sessions. Well that is no longer the case - as of last week, they closed our case. Working with Vicki has obviously been part of the reason they closed our case. We have more to do but I wanted to say thank you for the work you have done so far. Keep doing what you do. Review for Vicki
Maria
I had put off moving for several years as I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of accumulated 'stuff'. I had considered getting help but told myself I could handle it and procrastinated even longer. Having Flora to work with me to prepare the house for sale was life-saving and transformative.
Flora works efficiently, quickly, but with sensitivity, ensuring that I felt in control of the process. Having wasted years surrounded by clutter Flora transformed my home within a few hours over a period of weeks. I was finally able to list the house for sale and was delighted that viewers commented on how well the house was presented. Not only that but it improved hugely my sense of well-being and I felt able to move forwards. My advice to anyone overwhelmed by clutter would be to invest in this process if you possibly can. Review for Flora from Vanessa
Caroline
Caroline has changed my life - my husband is super impressed that I have gone from an overwhelmed stressed out mother to someone who can slowly but surely work my way through the house decluttering and ordering my life. I look forward to her visits as we get so much done but I also take away what I have learned and gained confidence in to carry on the good work in between sessions. I would move her in if I could! Love her Review for Caroline from Zoe Brown
Caroline
I can’t recommend A Tidy Mind enough. Becky, my consultant, was brilliant - patient, sensitive, kind, a great listener and fabulous at figuring out what help I needed, rather than having a set plan. I’m so happy with the result, my home is no longer an embarrassment and I can actually find what I need and clean without wading through a mountain of clutter. Highly recommended Review for Becky from Sue Jones
Caroline
I can’t express enough or even know where to start about how amazing my first session was.
I was anxious about my appointment or even know what to expect, I was worried about being judged as to how things had got out of hand & unmanageable. Sonia was an inspiration & a great help, she was very professional, understanding & a great motivator I also felt totally at ease from the moment we met & got to know each other & no judgment at all about my circumstances.
We had a really good first session I can’t believe what we achieved & how I felt it was such a massive positive impact on my Mental & physical health, & that it was all loaded into the car taken to a charity of my choice/recycled & disposed of without having the overwhelming feeling of what am I going to do with it all & there was a lot! After Sonia left I felt on a natural high & still on a mission afterwards, even my son got involved & helped afterwards. I would highly recommend this service. I’m so looking forward to my next session. Thank you ‘ A Tidy Mind’. Regards Helen Review for Sonia from Helen Parker
