Natalie Gilray Coaching

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Professional Declutterer & Wellbeing Coach
Supporting overwhelmed women to clear clutter from their homes, heads & lives 🧡
Decluttering & organising • wellbeing coaching • laughter wellness
Inverness & Highlands | Virtual & in-person

🧡 Why I usually only see one client per dayThis is something people are sometimes surprised to hear, so I thought I’d ex...
07/04/2026

🧡 Why I usually only see one client per day

This is something people are sometimes surprised to hear, so I thought I’d explain.

Decluttering and organising isn’t just physical work — it’s mental and emotional work too. Every session requires a huge amount of focus, energy, decision-making and compassion. I’m not just moving things around a house, I’m supporting people to make decisions, let things go, and change how their home works for them.

Because of that, I’m usually limited to one client per day. I want to make sure I have the physical and mental energy to give each client the support they deserve and to get the most out of every session.

I do have clients who live in the same town, and on paper it would make sense to see more than one client in a day and reduce travel time. But I know from experience that this doesn’t work — not for me and not for my clients. People deserve my full energy, patience and focus, especially when we’re working in the more difficult or overwhelming areas of their home.

I also take your investment seriously. You’re not paying me to do the easy jobs that you could do on your own — you’re paying me to help you get started (which is often the hardest part), and to support you with the areas of your home that feel the most overwhelming or challenging.

Another practical reason is this — quite often my car is filled with bags for charity and recycling by the end of a session. When that happens, I don’t always have the space to go straight to another client the same day.

If I’m working with clients on consecutive days, it’s not always possible to get to the recycling centre or charity shops in between, so I store items in my garage until I can do a charity run or a trip to the recycling centre — which I often do on my day off.

This work is important to me, and the people I work with are important to me. So I try to make sure I show up with the time, energy and patience that this kind of work really requires.

Sometimes having someone alongside you makes all the difference. 🧡

🧡 Easter Sunday feels like a little “reset” button.A lot of people spend today with family, relaxing, eating nice food, ...
05/04/2026

🧡 Easter Sunday feels like a little “reset” button.

A lot of people spend today with family, relaxing, eating nice food, maybe getting out for a walk… and then at some point on Sunday evening, they look around the house and think:

“Right. I need to get my life together this week.”

If that’s you, here’s something important to know:

You do not need to sort your whole house.
You do not need a skip.
You do not need a week off work.
You do not need to be “better organised”.

You just need to start. Small.

One drawer.
One cupboard.
One surface.
One bag of stuff.

Small steps change homes.
Small steps change how you feel in your home.
Small steps change momentum.

And if this is the year you finally want to get your home feeling calm, manageable and working for you again, I would love to help you.

I’m almost fully booked for April, and now taking bookings for May. 🧡

🧡 “It’s so rare that I feel so comfortable around someone straight away.”A new client said this to me this week, and it ...
03/04/2026

🧡 “It’s so rare that I feel so comfortable around someone straight away.”

A new client said this to me this week, and it really meant a lot.

Because I know how much courage it takes to reach out for help. And it takes even more courage to invite what is essentially a stranger into your home — even if we’ve already had a wee chat on the phone first.

During first visits, most of my clients apologise to me for the state of their home. Sometimes more than once. And I always gently say the same thing:

There is no need to apologise. And please be kind to yourself.

I am full of compassion and zero judgement — and I truly mean that.

I don’t see “mess”. I see people who have been dealing with a lot, and homes that have slowly become overwhelming as a result.

I often say this because it’s true:
Homes become overwhelming when life is overwhelming.

I see it all the time — as the house starts to feel calmer and more organised, people start to feel calmer too. They sleep better, feel less stressed, and life starts to feel that bit more manageable again.

A home that feels calm and manageable has a ripple effect into the rest of your life. When the space around you feels better, you start to feel better too.

Cluttered home, cluttered mind.
Calmer home, calmer mind.

I’m almost fully booked for April, but I’m starting to take bookings for May now. If you’ve been thinking about getting some help, just send me a message and we can have a chat. 🧡

A very laughter-filled couple of days!Last night I was a guest on a LIVE with Lilia from Heal Scotland, chatting about a...
31/03/2026

A very laughter-filled couple of days!

Last night I was a guest on a LIVE with Lilia from Heal Scotland, chatting about all things Laughter Yoga and the many benefits of laughter for our mental health and wellbeing.

Then tonight I was invited along to the Cradlehall Rainbows to help the girls work towards their Laughter badge — which was an absolute joy. Lots of giggling, lots of energy, and lots of laughter!

I really do love sharing Laughter Yoga with others. It’s such a simple but powerful way to lift mood, reduce stress and bring people together.

If you’re part of a school, community group, workplace or event and you think a Laughter Yoga session would be a good fit, just send me a message and I’d be happy to chat. 🧡

This has been sitting on my heart for a long time.Over the years, I’ve supported so many clients in their homes, often a...
28/03/2026

This has been sitting on my heart for a long time.

Over the years, I’ve supported so many clients in their homes, often at very difficult times in their lives. I’ve also had many calls from people who are really struggling at home and would love help, but simply cannot afford it.

As much as I want to help everyone, I am a small business and I still have bills to pay. But I also know how transformational this work can be, and how much of a difference it can make to someone’s life.

I also know that many people would like to help in some small way, because they have seen first-hand the difference this type of support makes to someone’s home, wellbeing and confidence.

So I’ve set up something new — The Home Reset Fund. 🏡

The Home Reset Fund will provide a one-off supported 3-hour Home Reset session for someone in Highland or Moray who is struggling at home and cannot afford the full cost.

The client will still make a small contribution. And the reason for this is important — most people are proud and don’t want to feel like they are receiving charity. Also, this work is transformational, and I need to know that the person is ready, willing to commit, and able to invest in the process too.

The remaining cost will be covered equally by community donations and me.

Ideally, I would like to be able to offer one Home Reset Fund session each month, depending on donations and my availability.

ÂŁ75 = one life-changing Home Reset session.

If you would like to contribute to The Home Reset Fund, even in a small way, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/nataliegilraycoaching?status=1
🏡

And if you are someone who is struggling at home and money is the thing stopping you from asking for help, you can message me in confidence.

You don’t have to do it all on your own. 🧡

Something quite amazing happened this week.Louise Glen, the journalist who interviewed me for the Press & Journal articl...
27/03/2026

Something quite amazing happened this week.

Louise Glen, the journalist who interviewed me for the Press & Journal article, sent me a message afterwards saying:

“I’ve put out 12 bags to rubbish, six bags to the charity shop and I’ve not stopped yet!”

And that was just from one conversation.

This is why I care so much about this work. Because it’s not really about stuff.
It’s about overwhelm.
It’s about mental health.
It’s about trauma.
It’s about life happening.

When people feel ready, and they have the right support, the change can be transformational.

Thank you for letting me share this, Louise 🧡

I was at the Highland Property Network lunch today at the Loch Ness Country House Hotel and I’m really glad I went.It wa...
25/03/2026

I was at the Highland Property Network lunch today at the Loch Ness Country House Hotel and I’m really glad I went.

It was lovely to meet so many people who work in and around property and to chat about the work I do. A lot of my work links in with house moves, downsizing and helping people who are feeling overwhelmed at home, so it was great to make those connections.

Running your own business can be a bit lonely at times, so it was really nice to get out, meet people and have some great conversations. 🧡

I was really honoured to be featured in the Press & Journal this weekend — and to see my story in the paper today felt v...
23/03/2026

I was really honoured to be featured in the Press & Journal this weekend — and to see my story in the paper today felt very special.

Decluttering is often seen as “tidying up”, but in my experience it’s rarely just about the stuff.

Many of the people I work with are feeling overwhelmed, going through a life change, dealing with grief, long-term health issues, burnout, or just trying to juggle very busy lives. When life feels overwhelming, our homes can start to feel the same way.

My role is to come in with warmth, compassion and no judgement, and help people take things one step at a time — so their home starts to feel manageable again, and they don’t feel so alone in it all.

This work is practical, but it’s also very human, and it’s a real privilege when people trust me to support them in their homes.

A big thank you to Louise at the Press & Journal for such a thoughtful article.

I’ll pop the link to the online article in the comments if you’d like to have a read. 🧡

Confession time…Nearly everyone I meet has a drawer, cupboard or even a whole room of doom.You know the one.We all have ...
19/03/2026

Confession time…

Nearly everyone I meet has a drawer, cupboard or even a whole room of doom.

You know the one.
We all have one.

The place where things get shoved because life is busy and there’s never quite enough time to sort it properly. So things just keep getting added… and added… until that little corner of doom starts to feel overwhelming.

I was at a networking event recently and so many people said the same thing — they’ve got a cupboard, drawer or spare room that they try not to think about because it causes stress.

The thing is, once you start tackling it, the relief can be huge.

When I work with clients we focus on making real progress, creating practical systems that work for you, and building skills that you can use in other areas of your home too.

There’s no judgement, no pressure, and we go at a pace that feels manageable for you.

I’ve got a few sessions available over the next couple of weeks if you’d like some support getting started. 🧡

One thing people sometimes assume about my work is that I only work Monday–Friday, 9–5.But that’s not always the case.Ma...
17/03/2026

One thing people sometimes assume about my work is that I only work Monday–Friday, 9–5.

But that’s not always the case.

Many of the people I support simply can’t do daytime sessions because of work commitments, so sometimes the most helpful time for a decluttering session is in the evening or at the weekend.

I’m always happy to be flexible where I can.

The goal is simply to create a bit more space and calm in your home — and sometimes fitting that around real life means working outside traditional hours.

If you’ve been thinking about getting started but weekdays during working hours aren’t possible, feel free to send me a message and we can see what might work. 🧡

If you’ve been looking around your home recently thinking “I really need to sort this…”, you’re not alone.Homes don’t be...
15/03/2026

If you’ve been looking around your home recently thinking “I really need to sort this…”, you’re not alone.

Homes don’t become cluttered overnight. Life gets busy and things gradually build up until it feels hard to know where to start.

I still have one decluttering session available this week:

đź—“ Thursday 19 March
⏰ 10am – 1pm

If you’d like help tackling a kitchen cupboard, paperwork pile, wardrobe, or just making a start somewhere, this could be a good place to begin.

We start small and work at your pace.

Send me a message if you’d like to chat about what you’d like help with. 🧡

A slightly quieter week than usual due to jury duty… but I’ve still been out supporting clients in Dingwall and Invergor...
14/03/2026

A slightly quieter week than usual due to jury duty… but I’ve still been out supporting clients in Dingwall and Invergordon this week.

Kitchens have been a popular place to start lately — and one cupboard under the sink revealed around 50 cleaning products… including 10 toilet ducks! 🧴🧼

When things don’t have a clear home, duplicates quietly build up over time.

Sometimes all it takes is a fresh pair of eyes and a few hours working side-by-side to create space again.

If this sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. 🧡


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