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Beyond the Clutter: A trauma-informed approach to Understanding Hoarding Disorder

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Springbrook Room - In-Person Only
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Overview

Debbie Graham, Inside Out Recovery


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Three Key Learnings • Understanding hoarding as a response to trauma and loss • Recognising the impact of shame and systemic barriers • Strategies for respectful engagement and ethical intervention


Presenter

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Mrs Debbie Graham
Counsellor/trainer
Inside Out Recovery

Beyond the Clutter: A trauma-informed approach to Understanding Hoarding Disorder

Biography

In 2016, I founded Inside Out Recovery—a trauma-informed intervention and training service with a practical edge recognised for its work and integrity. I now deliver specialised support, counselling, and learning programs across hoarding disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational wellbeing. I have achieved Most Outstanding Addiction Behaviour Counsellor in Australia (2022–2024), and an international win in London in 2022 How do you eat the elephant?’ is something I ask often—because let’s be honest, being emotionally and psychologically overwhelmed can feel like a five-tonne mammal parked in the middle of your life. Hoarding can feel like the elephant in the room
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