Association for Outdoor Therapy

We're delighted to announce the launch of the Association for Outdoor Therapy UK and Ireland! Our mission is to develop and support safe, ethical and sustainable approaches to outdoor therapy by building a thriving community of practice, promoting knowledge and understanding, and building capability in the field.

 

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After the launch on 9th July, Dr Kaye Richards, new Chair said:

Delighted to announce that [...] we had the formal launch of the newly formed Association for Outdoor Therapy (AOT). Feeling excited in the work ahead as its appointed Chair! Thank you to everyone who joined the launch!

Dr Kaye Richards

Association for Outdoor Therapy - Chair

You can contact the AOT Committee by email here...

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About The Association

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Members Area

Here you will find key information, resources and discussions

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Events & Networking

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Outdoor Mental Health & Outdoor Therapy

Health, well-being and self-development has been a cornerstone of the impact and value of outdoor learning practices for many decades. Over recent years, we have seen an exponential growth in therapeutic outdoor initiatives and programmes being developed and utilised for mental health and well-being benefits.

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Call for Presenters

AOT Annual Conference

‘Sharing practices and building perspectives’ in Outdoor Therapy

Plas y Brenin, The National Outdoor Centre

Eryri, North Wales:  8-9 November 2025

Come join a thriving community of outdoor therapy professionals where we will

explore, share, develop, and deepen perspectives across diverse practices of

outdoor, nature and adventure-based therapies.

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