Workaholics Anonymous ยท UK
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Workaholics Anonymous holds free, anonymous meetings for people who cannot stop working, over-committing or keeping busy. It is not about how many hours you work: members arrive burned out on unpaid caring, studying and perfectionism as often as on paid jobs.
Most WA meetings run online or by phone, so you can join from anywhere in the UK at times through the day and evening; there are also a small number of in-person UK groups. Meetings last about an hour and nobody is made to speak.
WA adapts the twelve steps to compulsive doing, with practical tools: bottom lines around work, top lines around rest and play, and action plans. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop working compulsively.
To find a meeting, see the list below.
Yes. All Workaholics Anonymous (WA) 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.