“I learned more on this course than I ever have on any other course! Engaging, informative, compassionate!" Compulsive Hoarding with Cheshire East Council, May 2026

Macclesfield

Well, that was something else! 

A day in Macclesfield with Cheshire East Council and the course was the newly revised ‘Trapped and Drowning in My Things’ – Compulsive Hoarding.  The staff were so UP for the training.  They told me they had heard good things about the course and that always gives me an extra spring in my step.  How we laughed!  We learned, we enjoyed each other’s company, and the entire class threw themselves into each of the fully interactive activities.  Sophie, Debbie and Vicky were the stars of the show with their ‘traitor’ style secret agenda set by me and they REALLY got into their roles!  Elizabeth Taylour had nothing on these stars! 

A thoroughly decent and compassionate group of learners from the Council who really want to support people in lifestyle change and a life free of hoarding.    

And here is the collated feedback:

“A very enjoyable and informative course, all of the material was applicable to my role at the council.  Steven is very knowledgeable and approachable, humorous and engaging.  I would welcome any opportunity to attend more training with Steven.” 

“I really enjoyed the course, so much thought has gone into creating this and hearing the voices of people with lived experience of hoarding was inspiring.  Very interactive and enjoyable training, 10 out of ten.” 

“Steven delivered a highly engaging and informative session, also there were lots of great teaching aids and materials that gave me food for thought.  I will go away and reflect on this course.  Excellent.” 

“Excellent format.  Excellent Trainer.  Really useful and Steve (the trainer) was so engaging.  I really enjoyed the course and will put what I have learned into practice.”

“I really enjoyed the whole day, and I don’t often say that on training.  It was informative and I liked the fact that it was interactive.  Steven dealt with a serious subject with sensitivity and humour.  Thanks very much.” 

“Where do you start?  Absolutely fabulous training from a consummate professional.  I have learned so much about hoarding compulsion, very informative content.  Steven is approachable, helpful and keeps everyone in the room engaged.  Cracking!” 

“I learned more on this course than I ever have on any other course!  Engaging, informative, compassionate!  You can tell that Steven is very passionate about his job.” 

“A perfect balance of listening and activities.  10/10, very good, very engaging.  Brilliant.”

“Wonderful training, I felt really engaged all day!  I have learned lots, Steven is an excellent trainer and very funny!”

“Brilliant training session, very informative, engaging and interesting. I have learned so much about how to support and engage with people who are collecting too much stuff.  The trainer is both knowledgeable and hilarious!” 

“Excellent training, really engaging and I would love to attend more training with Steven.” 

“I found the training day to be enlightening and I am looking forward to receiving the training resources from Steven.  It was also entertaining, and this has made such a difference and that has made it much easier to learn and remember.  A BIG thank you.” 

“Thoroughly enjoyable training, this day’s training was interactive and enjoyable and most of all ENGAGING!  Really refreshing to have a trainer like this.  Awesome.” 

“The best training.  Very engaging and funny!  I would do any training offered by Steven!” 

“Steven’s training was absolutely fantastic.  Engaging and informative.  What a lovely, decent human being Steven is.  He is an inspiration.”