In Somerset, Helen and her 18-year-old son Jack are living in eight years' worth of hoarded clutter, making it impossible to even use the kitchen. In Blackburn, mum Yvonne is hoarding all the toys, videos and clothes from her children's childhood, making it hard for her youngest daughter to play. Psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses is convinced that you can't just empty a hoarder's home without dealing with the psychological reasons, so he puts Helen, Jack and Yvonne on his six-week treatment plan before sending in a team of professional de-clutterers.
In Liverpool, the only place 55-year-old Nigel Jennings can sit at home is his mattress - and even that isn't completely safe. Nigel hasn't been inside some of the rooms in his home for over seven years. He is one of the most extreme hoarders psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses has ever seen. Will six weeks be enough for Stelios and his team of expert de-clutterers to help Nigel deal with his painful past and eventually start to let go of some of his belongings?
Psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses has six weeks to help both Tricia and Paul to sort the clutter that's filling their homes and their minds. Once an actress in Coronation Street, Tricia is now too embarrassed to have friends round as her hoard of bric-a-brac and junk has buried her dining room table and become host to an infestation of rats. Stelios Kiosses hopes to prove that his special mix of therapies can help Tricia. Stelios also meets Paul, a jazz enthusiast whose collection has got so out of hand that his girlfriend no longer has room to stay.
An aspiring artist with no room to work, 44-year-old Tina Vaughan is a compulsive hoarder of all things 1960s. An avid collector since she was a child, Tina lives in a cramped flat with two cats for company. Psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses pairs Tina with one of the most extreme hoarders he has ever met - 71-year-old Joanne Gill - in a bid to change her hoarding habit.
Forty-one-year-old Alison reveals how her massive hoard of ladybird possessions is taking over her home. After spending £40,000 on her hoard of clothes, ornaments and shoes, Alison needs to tackle the situation, as both her home and her relationship with boyfriend Sam are at breaking point. In Windsor, 62-year-old widow Jo is a primary school teacher who has filled her home with text-books, toys and magazines. The hoard is taking over every room and the hazardous passageways have started to collapse around her. Helping both Alison and Jo to reclaim their homes is leading psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses and his team of no nonsense de-clutterers. Will Alison's relationship survive the changes, and will Jo - one of the hardest cases yet - get rid of any of her collection?
Single mum Sarah from Dorset reveals how the two bedroom flat she shares with teenage son Ally is being taken over by her vast hoard of knick-knacks and clutter, putting a constant strain on their relationship. Fifty-six-year-old bachelor Roddy's impressive five storey home in London has become overwhelmed by 29 years' worth of newspapers, with Roddy no longer able to sleep in his own bedroom. It's time for him to clear out the junk.
In London, 42-year-old Tina is desperate to tackle the hoard of family memorabilia that has gathered over the decades in the home she has lived in since she was a child. With cuddly toys still cluttering up her bedroom and the wardrobes overflowing with her parents' clothes, Tina needs help so that she can move on from the house and the memories which fill it. In Scotland, 48-year-old mum of two Liz is clashing with her family about the vast mountain of possessions which she has crammed into the living and dining room of their home.
In Lancashire, 54-year-old Ursula is desperate to tackle her compulsive shopping habit. in Rugby, bachelor Nigel has let his love of car parts take over his home. Over the past decade Ursula has built up a collection of impulse buys, worth more than £45,000, which are taking over the living room and kitchen. With the family forced to prepare their food on an ironing board - despite the numerous kitchen appliances which Ursula has hoarded - the household is at breaking point. With family and friends unable to visit, Nigel needs to sort out his hoard so that he can once again enjoy company in his house. However, Nigel is only able to moves things from one side of the room to the other, and
In Kent, Michelle and her husband Andrew live with an unusual collection. Their back garden is home to 31 rabbits as well as several dogs, guinea pigs and chickens. Much to the frustration of her husband, Michelle can't resist bringing home rescue animals. But it's not just Michelle's furry friends that Andrew has to contend with - the inside of their home is also rammed full of clutter and there is so little room to move that Michelle and Andrew have resorted to eating on their bed. Michelle's hoarding is not only affecting their marriage, it's also breaking the bank. In a last bid to save her home and her marriage, Michelle has called for psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses' help. This programme also features Carl and Gemma. Carl's collection of Buddhist statues and Gemma's love of Sponge Bob Square Pants are threatening to overwhelm their home.
Professional declutterers Alison and Zoe and therapist Stelios Kiosses help Alex from Leeds address his memorabilia mountain. Alex is one of Britain's biggest hoarders. What started 30 years ago as an interest in collecting antiques and memorabilia, has progressed into an unhealthy obsession as his hoarding has overwhelmed the garage, study, barn, shipping containers, car and even the family farm. The show also meets Lawrence and his collection of bird figurines.
In Lancashire, hospital administrator Margaret is a devoted mother and grandmother. But, behind closed doors, she's living in chaos, with her house overflowing with clutter. Margaret's hoarding is damaging her health. Unable to throw anything away, her kitchen is packed with out-of-date food which she eats on a regular basis. Can psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses help? Professional de-clutterers Zoe and Allyson meet 39-year-old 'Disney Claire' from Essex, who has spent tens of thousands of pounds gathering together nearly 30,000 Disney figures that occupy every corner of her home.
In Bury St Edmunds, David's passion for music and buying records has spiralled into a compulsion to hoard anything that takes his fancy. A regular on the car boot circuit, in his endless hunt for a bargain David has filled every inch of living space in his bungalow. And professional declutterers Allyson and Zoe meet Paul in Essex, the proud owner of Britain's largest milk bottle hoard, with a collection that stands at 30,000 and counting.
In Milton Keynes, retired divorcee Graham loves a bargain. So much so that every room in his home is overflowing with clutter. Graham's daughters have asked psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses for help. However, Graham is reluctant to address the reasons behind his compulsion to hoard and proves a real challenge for Stelios. In rural Lincolnshire, the picturesque town of Uppingham is home to Theodora. Every room of Theodora's three bedroom cottage is consumed by clutter. Desperate to get her life back on track, Theodora has asked for Stelios' input.
In Bexley, every inch of 76-year-old Doreen's three-bedroom home is overflowing with stuff. Doreen is so ashamed of the situation, she hasn't let friends or family inside for over 14 years. While psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses tries to help Doreen change her ways, he also catches up with two former patients. There's Alison, who had a compulsion to buy anything and everything ladybird related. And then there's Tina, who used to hoard her late parents' things.
Fifty-eight-year-old Pauline is a huge fan of Christmas and boasts a vast collection of inaccessible Christmas decorations; hundreds of tins of out-of-date food, with several freezers filled with the same; and seven Christmas trees buried somewhere among the clutter. But this year Pauline is determined to celebrate Christmas in her house with her grandchildren for the very first time. Helping Pauline in her ambition is psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses, together with straight talking de-clutterers Zoe Steel and Allyson Pritchard, Stelios helps Pauline tackle her hoards and reclaim her home. The Christmas special also features antiques dealer Greg, whose growing collection of 'repair' projects has taken over his girlfriend Judith's house.
