In-Home Support · Limestone Coast
Decluttering Services
A practical and supportive service designed to restore clarity, functionality and ease within the home — approached with patience, discretion and without judgement.
About This Service
A Calmer, More Manageable Home
Over time, even well-maintained homes can become visually and physically overwhelmed by accumulated belongings, overcrowded storage, paperwork, clothing and miscellaneous household items. The result is often a space that feels heavier to manage, more difficult to clean and less restful to live in.
This service focuses on thoughtfully reducing excess, improving organisation and creating more functional living environments — without unrealistic expectations of perfection or minimalism. The intention is not to create an impersonal showroom-style home, but rather a calmer, more manageable environment that better supports daily life.
What's Covered
Areas of Support
Common areas clients seek assistance with include bedrooms, wardrobes, laundries, kitchens, garages, spare rooms, storage areas and general household overflow.
Simplifying overcrowded rooms
Organising wardrobes and storage spaces
Reducing visual clutter
Improving household flow and accessibility
Sorting general household items
Preparing items for donation or disposal
Creating practical, sustainable systems for everyday living
The process remains practical, respectful and collaborative throughout.
The Approach
Practical, Patient & Judgement-Free
As a qualified counsellor, Marina understands that clutter is not always simply "mess." Homes often reflect periods of stress, grief, burnout, major life transitions, overwhelm or prolonged busyness.
For many people, decluttering can feel emotionally exhausting, embarrassing or difficult to begin alone. This service is approached with patience, discretion and without judgement.
Rather than forcing unrealistic systems, the focus is on helping clients reduce overwhelm in a practical, supportive and manageable way — creating spaces that feel lighter, more functional and easier to maintain long term, while respecting the individual circumstances of each household.
Why It Matters
How Decluttering Can Help
Ease of cleaning
Reducing excess makes regular cleaning faster, easier and more effective.
Household functionality
Better organisation improves how your home works for you day to day.
Visual calm
Clear surfaces and open space create a more restful, settled environment.
Accessibility & safety
Clear pathways and accessible storage reduce daily friction and risk.
Mental load
A more ordered home reduces the background stress of managing a household.
Sense of order
Steady, realistic progress toward a home that feels more manageable.
What to Expect
What Does a Decluttering Session Look Like?
Each session is tailored to your home, energy levels and goals. Some sessions are highly practical and hands-on, while others focus more on planning, decision-making and reducing overwhelm.
Sessions may include
Sorting and simplifying belongings
Creating more functional systems
Reducing visual clutter
Practical hands-on assistance
Gentle support with decision-making
Breaking large tasks into manageable steps
Preparing for cleaning, inspections, moving or downsizing
Creating calmer, easier-to-maintain spaces
There is no pressure to throw things away before you are ready.
Some clients prefer quiet practical support. Others prefer conversation and collaborative planning while working through a space together.
The goal is not perfection — it is creating a home that feels more functional, manageable and supportive of daily life.
Is This Right For You?
Particularly Beneficial For
Busy households
Downsizing or transitioning homes
Preparing a property for sale
Reducing household overwhelm
Restoring functionality to neglected spaces
Simplifying day-to-day living
"The goal is not perfection — it is a home that feels lighter, more manageable, and more supportive of everyday life."
Marina Harte · Cleanify
Decluttering sessions are booked in minimum 2-hour blocks to allow enough time for meaningful progress and reduce overwhelm. Sessions are priced at $95 per hour.
Real Results
Before & After
All photographs have been taken and shared with the explicit permission of the client.
Meet Your Organiser
About Marina
Marina Harte is a qualified counsellor with a background in counselling, business, professional organising and in-home support services.
Through both counselling and practical household work, Marina has seen firsthand how overwhelm within the home can impact stress levels, routines, mental load and daily functioning. She understands that clutter is often connected to busy schedules, life transitions, burnout, grief, caregiving responsibilities or simply years of accumulated belongings.
Her approach to decluttering is calm, practical and judgement-free. Rather than focusing on unrealistic perfection, Marina works alongside clients to create spaces that feel lighter, more functional and easier to maintain in everyday life.
Marina's combined background in counselling and practical home organisation allows her to approach decluttering with both empathy and structure — helping clients make steady, realistic progress without shame or pressure.
