Working with an ‘A Tidy Mind’ professional organiser could change your life...
- Excelle Magazine
- 4 days ago
- 5 min read
If you’ve ever looked around your home and felt your shoulders tense at the sheer volume of ‘stuff’ around you, you’re not alone. Many of us juggle work, family and countless daily demands while living in spaces that don’t quite work for us anymore. Over time, clutter creeps in, sometimes slowly, sometimes in one overwhelming wave, until the idea of sorting it all feels impossible. That’s where a professional organiser comes in. And not just any organiser: a Tidy Mind professional organiser.
For Rachel Cordingley, owner of A Tidy Mind West & North Yorkshire, this isn’t just a job. It’s a calling. “I’ve seen time and time again how creating a calmer, clutter-free environment lifts a huge weight from people’s shoulders. They feel lighter, happier, more in control. It’s about far more than tidying a room - it’s about giving people space to breathe and the tools to keep it that way.”
A Service Designed for Real People
One of the things that sets A Tidy Mind apart is the ability to work with people who are feeling overwhelmed - whether by the sheer scale of clutter, a life change, or years of accumulated possessions. Rachel and her team don’t just turn up with a bin bag and start sorting; they listen, empathise, and tailor their approach to each person.
Their work draws on coaching techniques, which means you’re not just getting a newly organised home - you’re learning how to maintain it. Rachel is quick to emphasise that decluttering is only part of the story: “We help clients find storage solutions, build new routines, and shift their mindset so that the changes last. We want them to feel empowered, not dependent on us coming back every few months.”
A Free, No-Obligation Consultation
Before you commit, Rachel offers a free face-to-face consultation. It’s a chance for you to talk about your space, your challenges, and your goals. The consultation also ensures that you feel comfortable - because inviting someone into your home to go through your belongings is a personal and sometimes emotional step.
If you decide to go ahead, sessions are competitively priced, with no hidden extras. Weekday rates start at £36 per hour, weekends at £40, and mileage is kept fair (with the first ten miles free).
More Than Just Decluttering
Yes, Rachel will help you sort and streamline your home, but her services go far beyond that. For example:
• Preparing to Move or Sell - If you’re putting your home on the market, Rachel can help stage it to appeal to buyers. That means minimal stress and maximum impact.
• Paperwork & Filing Systems - From piles of unopened post to chaotic filing cabinets, she can create a system that’s easy to keep up.
• Bereavement Support - Clearing a loved one’s home can be deeply emotional. Rachel approaches these situations with sensitivity, patience, and practical help.
• Storage Units - If you’re paying monthly to store items you rarely use, she can help you decide what’s worth keeping and what can be let go.
• Hoarding Support - Trained to work with clients on the hoarding disorder spectrum, Rachel offers a respectful, judgement-free process tailored to each individual’s pace.
• Domestic PA Services - From managing emails and appointments to running errands, Rachel’s PA services help clients free up time and headspace.
• Budgeting & Money Management - Because getting your financial life in order can be just as freeing as clearing your cupboards.
The Human Touch
Rachel’s empathy doesn’t come from a textbook - it’s shaped by real-life experience. She’s lived in Yorkshire, Birmingham, London, Spain, and Madeira, and speaks Spanish. She’s also navigated the challenges of downsizing elderly relatives, many of whom were “make do and mend” war babies who found letting go of possessions particularly difficult.
“Everyone’s definition of clutter is different. My job is to understand what works for you, not impose my own idea of ‘tidy’,” she explains.
Eco-Friendly & Charity-Minded
A Tidy Mind works hard to ensure that unwanted items don’t simply end up in landfill. Wherever possible, items are recycled, donated, or resold. Rachel also provides advice and support on giving to charities - ensuring that the things you no longer need can go on to help someone else.
This conscientious approach is about more than the environment; it’s about helping clients feel good about the choices they make during the decluttering process.
How It Works
Free Discovery Call or Consultation
You start by contacting Rachel via phone, text, or email for a chat about your needs. This is your chance to explain your situation, ask questions, and get a feel for how the process might work.
Making a Plan
Together, you’ll outline your challenges, set goals, and discuss the best way forward. The plan is always flexible, so it can adapt as you make progress.
Taking the First Step
Sessions are booked in blocks of 3-8 hours, depending on your needs and energy levels. You choose the pace - whether slow and steady or fast and focused.
Why People Choose A Tidy Mind
• Experience with Overwhelm - They understand how paralysing clutter can feel and have strategies to help you move forward.
• No Judgement - Your space is treated with respect, no matter its current state.
• Mindset & Habit Building - It’s about long-term change, not a one-off “quick fix.”
• Competitive Pricing - Clear rates, no “add-on” charges.
• Free Consultation - So you can decide without pressure.
• Eco-Conscious - Recycling, reusing, and donating wherever possible.
• Specialist Support - Including for bereavement, hoarding, and ADHD.
When Life Feels Lighter
Over the years, Rachel has worked with hundreds of clients - from busy parents to professionals working from home, retirees, and people facing major life changes. She’s seen firsthand how transformative an organised home can be.
“People tell me they feel lighter, calmer, and more motivated. It’s amazing to see someone who once felt trapped in their own home now able to enjoy it again.”
Your Space, Your Pace
Perhaps the most important thing to know is that this is your process. Whether you want to tackle one drawer or an entire house, Rachel works at a pace that feels comfortable. You’ll be involved in every decision, so the changes reflect your personality, priorities, and lifestyle.
And when the work is done, you’ll have not just a neater home, but a set of tools and habits to keep it that way - for good.
Ready to reclaim your space?
Contact Rachel at A Tidy Mind West & North Yorkshire for a friendly, no-pressure chat. Whether it’s decluttering, organising, staging your home for sale, or simply creating a calmer space to live in, she’ll guide you through every step.
Because a tidy home isn’t just about order - it’s about freedom, clarity, and the peace of mind to focus on what really matters.
A Tidy Mind - West & North Yorkshire
Tel. 07956 650146
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