Hoarding Disorder
Specialist hoarding disorder treatment at Cardinal Clinic, Windsor. Evidence-based CBT for compulsive acquiring and difficulty discarding.
About this condition
Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their actual value, resulting in clutter that significantly impairs living spaces and daily functioning. At Cardinal Clinic, we provide specialist assessment and treatment for hoarding disorder, using evidence-based approaches that address both the behaviour and the underlying psychological factors that maintain it.
Conditions We Treat
We provide specialist assessment and treatment for the full range of conditions in this area, including:
Compulsive Acquiring
Excessive acquiring of items — through buying, collecting, or saving free items — beyond what is needed or can be accommodated.
Difficulty Discarding
Intense distress at the thought of discarding possessions, even those with no practical or sentimental value.
Hoarding with OCD
Hoarding behaviour driven by obsessional fears about harm, contamination, or waste.
Hoarding with Depression
Depression-related hoarding, where low motivation and energy prevent organisation and decluttering.
Animal Hoarding
Accumulating more animals than one can properly care for, with significant welfare and health consequences.
Digital Hoarding
Compulsive saving of digital files, emails, and data to the point of functional impairment.
Our Approach to Treatment
We combine consultant-led psychiatric care with evidence-based psychotherapy to create an integrated and effective treatment plan.
CBT for Hoarding
Evidence-based cognitive-behavioural therapy specifically adapted for hoarding disorder.
Motivational Enhancement
Building motivation for change and addressing ambivalence about letting go of possessions.
Skills Training
Practical skills for organising, categorising, and making decisions about possessions.
Treatment of Co-occurring Conditions
Addressing depression, OCD, ADHD, or anxiety that may be contributing to hoarding behaviour.
Frequently Asked Questions
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