Will I need to be there during the process?

I always work with a client during the organization process. The client is an integral part of setting up systems as I will be transferring teachable skills to you as part of the change process. You not only benefit from the immediate result of getting control of your environment but also learning how to maintain your customized systems.

I’m afraid of being judged for my disorganization and I am embarrassed to let you into my space.

When I look at your space, I see solutions, not the mess.  I have seen it all before and wouldn't be there unless I thought I could help.  I follow the NAPO code of Ethics and I always uphold 100% confidentiality and address your concerns with empathy and without judgement.

I am anxious that I am going to throw out almost everything I own.

I don’t know how much “stuff” anyone has until I actually see the space and get into the job. Together we will determine the importance and need of items and what the final outcome will be. Sometimes the things we truly love are buried in clutter and they need to be separated to stand out and be appreciated. I will assist you in finding “homes” for your precious things and using the space that you do have in a very efficient manner.

The process will take a long time and be expensive.

Everyone is different when it comes to deciding what they should part with and what to keep. The length of the process also depends on how quickly you can get your hands on items and decide what you want to do with them (donate, toss, store, keep, etc.). I can assign “homework” at the end of each session in order to keep down expenses. The homework will help you to apply  the organizational principles we used during the last session.

The Process:

The first benefit you will receive from working with me as a professional organizer is a free telephone consultation. You will begin to envision your new mode of simplified living as I ask you very specific questions about the space you want worked on, what your goals are and your timeframe for the project.

The next step is an on-site consultation in order for me to see the space. Together we will decide on a customized plan for meeting your goals that will be time and cost effective. The on site consultation will take one hour and be billed at my hourly rate. If you decide not to go forward with the project you can keep the written suggestions and insights I provide. If you do go forward the hourly rate will be waived. I then write up a proposal with specific outline of tasks and goals and submit it to you along with a service agreement. At that time we can schedule the first hands on work session.

We will chart a timetable of sessions, each no shorter then 3 hours. The number of work sessions will depend on what needs to be accomplished and how quickly we can make decisions together. During these sessions we will sort, prioritize and adjust the plan for the room.  You will receive organizational insights, moral support, encouragement and product recommendations from me.

I also arrange for donation pickups, haul-always and shopping  for organizational products billed at an hourly rate.