TOP UK offers free initial advice to any adult affected by an anxiety disorder, including sufferers themselves, parents and other family members, friends and colleagues of sufferers. TOP UK's main aim is to help sufferers to become EX-sufferers via its national network of structured self-help groups.
Locations we operate in
TOP UK Bath - 01225 422705
Bath, Bath, BA1
Services we Provide
Mental health
Overview
A phobia is an irrational fear of a person, thing or situation that most of us take in our stride. A person with a phobia will avoid the situation wherever possible. People can be afraid of ANYTHING!
TOP UK aim to help people overcome their fears through access to local sefl help groups (only currently available in Bath but expanding soon).
We also provide access to a variety of useful self help resources (some at a cost).
We also offer volunteering opportunities within our self help groups and are actively looking for group leaders in order to expand into Bristol.
What we do
All our self-help therapy groups meet once a week and are run by trained volunteers, many of whom have overcome a phobia or OCD themselves.
Our groups use a type of behaviour therapy which is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles and the work of Professor IM Marks. In many cases there is a long waiting list for therapy on the NHS but you should be able to access a TOP group immediately.
Is a TOP Group for Me?
If you agree with the following statements then a TOP group might be suitable for you:
- I really want to get better
- I have the time to attend a group every week
- I am prepared to work on a self-help programme
It would be helpful if you could read chapters 11 & 12 of ‘Living with Fear’ by Professor Marks before joining one of our groups but it is not essential.
Where we do it
We currently only offer self help group access in Bath. Please contact us to find out where our sessions are delivered from.
We hope to expand further into the South West shortly, in particular Bristol.
How to access
Anyone who wishes to attend a group will need to complete an application form, none of our groups (with the exception of Jersey) are drop in. There is also a small weekly charge to attend a group but this is reduced for those on low incomes. Triumph Over Phobia does not receive any government funding and we rely on donations to continue our valuable work.
To apply for a place in a one of our groups please click the link on our website.
If you would like more information you can, telephone 01225 422705, email info@topuk.org