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Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) runs a national network of self-help groups to help people with phobia or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) to overcome their problems using graded self-exposure.

Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) is a UK registered charity which aims to help sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and other related anxiety to overcome their fears and become ex-sufferers. We do this by running a network of self-help therapy groups. Groups meet weekly and are structured, warm and supportive. If you would like more information please complete the enquiry form below or phone/email on 01225 422705 or info@topuk.org

Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) was started in 1987 with the professional help of Professor I M Marks, MD, FRCPsych of the Institute of Psychiatry, London, by the late Celia Bonham Christie MBE, MA, who had overcome her fear of flying by following the self-help instructions from Living with Fear (Marks, I.M., McGraw-Hill).

Torquay Group

We have 2 groups running in Torquay for anyone suffering from OCD or phobias. We have a daytime group meeting on a Tuesday and an evening group which meets on a Thursday. If you live in the area and want some help or know someone who would like help and support to overcome their fears then please get in touch. Email or call 01225 422705 for more information.

Volunteers Wanted for our Groups

We are looking for new volunteers to take over our exiting groups in Bristol and Swindon. We have also secured funding to open new groups in Salisbury and Bradford on Avon. If you have an interest in and/or personal experience of phobias or OCD and can commit to volunteering for a minimum of 1 year then please get in touch by email or phone 01225 422705. More information on volunteering for TOP UK can be found on our volunteer page.

Email Service

TOP UK runs an email service for sufferers who cannot access a group. It is run on the same lines as our face to face groups with weekly goal setting and support and encouragement to face your fears. If you are interested and would like more information please email or call 01225 422705

OCD Ward

On Monday 28th October, our Patron Dr Lynne Drummond, Consultant Psychiatrist at Springfield University Hospital is featured in a documentary being shown on ITV called OCD Ward. The hospital granted cameras exclusive access to Dr Drummond's service which is Britain's only 24/7 unit dedicated to treating OCD.

Lynne will be doing a live tweet during and after the broadcast so make sure you watch. Lynne will also be interviewed about the making of the programme and OCD on breakfast TV - Day break and This Morning.

Jo Brand

TOP UK is pleased to announce that Jo Brand has agreed to become a Patron of the charity. Jo said she "feels enormously sympathetic towards OCD sufferers, their families and friends who are inevitably part of the torment and often feel so powerless to help. TOP UK can - I very much hope to witness the establishment of more local self-help groups nationwide and the confidence of GP's and health professionals to recognise the programme as a valuable therapeutic tool back to health and happiness."

Help Wanted

We are looking for someone to help write and edit our quarterly newsletter. If you have experience in this area and would like to help please contact us at info@topuk.org

New Support Service

TOP UK is delighted to be offering an exciting new telephone support service for members of the public using the Living Life to the Full website. If you are worried or have a low mood this course may be able to help you. LLTTF is a free online life skills course. It aims to help develop the skills and knowledge necessary to deal with the issues and demands of everyday life. More information is available on our LLTTF support page.