Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous ยท UK
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Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous holds free, anonymous meetings for people recovering from anorexia, bulimia and related patterns of restricting and purging. You are welcome at any stage, including alongside NHS or private treatment; ABA sits beside professional care, it does not replace it.
ABA in the UK is small: a few in-person meetings, including in London and Brighton, and online meetings you can join from anywhere. The fellowship shares venue details through its own website, so confirm there before travelling.
You do not have to pick one room. Eating Disorders Anonymous welcomes every eating disorder, and Overeaters Anonymous welcomes undereating as well as overeating; many people visit more than one before finding where they identify most. All are free and anonymous.
To find a meeting, see the list below.
Yes. All Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous (ABA) meetings are free to attend. There are no membership fees, no waiting lists, and no referrals required. Some groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions toward room hire costs, but this is entirely optional.
No. You can come and listen without saying anything. Nobody will call on you, and most people find it easier to sit quietly and take things in at first. If you want to say your name you can, but there is no expectation.
The programme references a higher power, which each member defines for themselves. Many members are not religious, and atheists and agnostics are common in the rooms. The spiritual aspect is about seeking help outside of yourself, not about any particular religion.
Someone chairs the meeting, reads a short opening, and members share from their own experience. You will not be called on or expected to take part. Meetings usually last about an hour.