For 21 years, I’ve helped people turn chaos into calm through my business, Benella Home Organisation based in Hampshire and West Sussex.
I work with clients in person and online to create organised, welcoming homes and smoother life transitions.
Known for my warm, practical approach, I combine empathy with efficiency to help people declutter, downsize and move with confidence. Whether it’s a full house move, sentimental sorting or digital overwhelm, I bring structure, understanding and humour to every session.
Trained as a Move Manager with The Senior Move Partnership and a Photo Organiser, I’m passionate about helping families preserve memories while creating space for the next chapter.
I also offer online Home Reset with Jo sessions, accountability check ins and digital products, so clients can make lasting progress at their own pace.
An expert in bereavement home organising, I also help clients prepare a home for sale following the passing of a loved one. Having lived through this myself and working with Solicitors in probate cases, I take pride in helping those left behind at such a difficult time in their lives.
Every project is completely confidential, handled with kindness and skill.
Specialisms
Public Speaking
Experienced speaker and panellist, sharing expert insights on decluttering, downsizing and home organisation at shows, events and in the media.
Featured by Ideal Home Show and Magazine, Newsweek and the Clean & Tidy Show.
Available for talks, interviews and social media collaborations. Award winner at Home, Life & You Show 2025 as Content Creator of the Year.
Digital and Computer Organising
Creator of the Digital Declutter Course, designed to help people regain control of their digital lives.
Covers photo storage, email management, password security and file organisation - with easy, guided workbook and videos to simplify your tech.
Photo Organising
Originally trained with The Association of Personal Photo Organisers,
I help clients sort, digitise and safely store printed photographs and memorabilia. Perfect for people wanting to preserve memories and create meaningful archives or albums.
Moving, Packing and Unpacking
I guide clients through every stage of a move - from planning and decluttering to unpacking and setting up their new home. Compassionate support for downsizers, retirees and those dealing with a house following bereavement.
One of the UK's go to experts on home moving I support not just downsizing but also those moving to larger homes or rightsizing and making a new home work for them.
Previously trained with The Senior Move Partnership.
If you want a stand alone video and supporting documents to help you go from overwhelmed to having a calm move then The Complete Home Moving & Downsizing Blueprint is for you. All my training, advice and experience in one easy to follow course to support you.
Bereavement and Loss
Helping clients deal with clearing a home after the loss of someone dear.
Having cleared my own childhood home following the sudden death of my own parents, I understand how hard it is to make 1,000's of decisions, worrying about what to keep and what to let go.
I have spend decades supporting clients with sentimental items and teaching them the process on deciding what to keep and what and more importantly, how, to move things on.
Holding your hand through the whole process so you get the job done without regret and with someone who understands how tough it can be.
I would definitely recommend making the time to work with Jo and get your house in order. You are amazing! It's so much easier and less stressful to work alongside a Professional - Stelios Kiosses
Jo at Benella is the most BRILLIANT organiser. She takes all the pressure off. She enjoys her job. It’s like magic. She’s incredibly loyal and has supported us through many trying times. Can’t recommend her enough. A ray of sunshine. Trevor Eve and Sharon Maughan-Eve
Thank you so much Jo, my wardrobe, kitchen pantry and a start on my photographs was just an amazing accomplishment in our 3 hour session. SR, Chichester