Hi, I’m Christina!
Having previously worked as a housing officer and a former compliance officer, I developed many transferable skills which I now attribute to my role as a professional organiser (including my meticulous approach to paperwork!) Combining this knowledge with a love of creating order, I am a born organiser and I find it thoroughly rewarding to help and encourage others adopt a proactive approach to daily life.
Following my successful 10-year career I decided to travel through South-East Asia. I met some truly inspiring people, many of whom live hand-to-mouth from one day to the next. Our consumerist approach here in the UK presented such a contrast which encouraged me to go through all my belongings once I got home. Deciding what to let go of felt much easier after living out of a rucksack for 8 months! It also inspired me to launch Embrace Your Space.
Prior to starting my business, I gained some practical experience working as an assistant organiser in London for one of the leading names in Professional Organising, Vicky Silverthorn, owner and founder of You Need A Vicky. This allowed me to develop a greater understanding of the techniques that work (as well as the ones that don’t!) and the various approaches that should always be on offer to all clients. There really is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to decluttering and organising! I remain a part of her team as a senior organiser and credit my time with her as invaluable in helping me to set up and launch my business.
I am a proud member of APDO (The Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers) and ICD (Institute for Challenging Disorganization) and aim to uphold their professional code of ethics. In addition to this, I hold full, professional indemnity and public liability insurance as well as cyber and data protection. I am also registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and have a DBS certificate dated within the last 12 months.
‘People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of’ – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Want to know the real me?
Born: Halifax, West Yorkshire – That’s right, I’m a northern girl!
Moved: 8 times in over 30 years
Learning: How to work with people that are affected by chronic disorganisation through the Institute for Challenging Disorganization based in the USA. I currently hold a Level I Foundation Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization.
Reading: This ladies library is a real mixed bag! My favourite book of all time is Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts. Check out my Pinterest page to like to see some of my other recommended reads
Watching: I love a good Netflix series and enjoy wildlife/travel documentaries.
Listening: To a number of podcasts and TED talks. Dax Shepherd’s Armchair Expert is one of my favourites due to the wide range of topics he covers with varied guests. The Huberman Lab is also a fascinating one to listen to!
Loving: Travelling the world – trips include 8 months solo travel through Southeast Asia and New Zealand, three weeks in China with my Nan for her 70th birthday, Serbia, Cyprus, New Caledonia, Iceland, The Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany and The Caribbean.
Hobbies: Gardening, Cycling and attending live music events.
Interests: I’ve become a bit of an eco-warrior and will use/promote sustainable products wherever possible.
Goals: To continue with my volunteer work (I’ve spent some time helping out over at MK Storehouse in 2022) and to walk the length of the Grand Union Canal to raise money for charity (see my JustGiving page for more on this!)
