Special Interest Groups

We have smaller focussed special interest groups that meet 4 times a year

  • Children & Young People (CYP)

    A group focused on exploring and sharing best practice in connecting children and young people with nature to support their health, wellbeing, and development.

  • Nature in Statutory Practice & Allies (NISPA)

    A collaborative forum bringing together practitioners, academics, and allies to embed nature-based approaches within statutory services and wider health systems.

  • Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE)

    A network space for organisations and practitioners in the VCSE sector to exchange learning, strengthen partnerships, and advocate for the role of nature in community health and wellbeing.

STEERING GROUP

The voluntary Steering Group meets three times a year to provide oversight and guide NHP’s direction. Members are re-elected at the AGM (March 2026), and we actively encourage participation from a diverse range of voices.

Meet the Steering Group Members

Michéal Connors (Director)

Co-founder of Natural Academy, Michéal is an experienced ecopsychologist, psychotherapist, and educator, leading the NatureWell model now implemented across the UK and NHS.

Jon Fieldhouse

A mental health occupational therapist for 35 years, Jon specialises in social and therapeutic horticulture and trains OTs at the University of the West of England (UWE).

Barbara Gonzalez

A counsellor and ecotherapy practitioner, Barbara founded Better With Nature CIC and has led nature-based interventions for the charity We Hear You.

Helen Wood

Nature and Health Coordinator for WENP, Helen is a Clinical Psychologist who also works on the Healthier with Nature Green Social Prescribing programme.