It is a pattern of behavior that is characterized by excessive acquisition and inability to discard large quantities of objects that cover the living areas of the home and cause significant distress.Reasearchers have only recently started studying hoarding and taking into consideration its severity at later stages it was defined as a mental disorder in the 5th edition of the DSM in 2013.Hoarding appears to be more common in people with psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc. The author here wishes to bring into light the better way of analyzing severity and style of hoarding and devise a treatment plan that is more suitable to specific cases of hoarders.

Keywords: Hoarding; Clutter; Psychotherapy; Cognitive Therapy.