Our Consultants

Alun Thomas

Alun is a Registered General Nurse who has worked in the NHS, developed a neurological rehabilitation service in the private healthcare sector, and in his time with Adferiad, has led the organisation through the development of a user-led in-patient facility run by the charity.

Alun started with the organisation in 2001 in an operational management role before taking on the deputy function in 2003. In that role he worked across all aspects of organisational development, campaigning, political and local engagement, HR, finance, and service delivery. During his time with Adferiad, Alun has achieved a first class LLB (Hons) degree with the Open University and a Master’s in the Ethics of Social Welfare; he is currently undertaking a PhD in law at the Hilary Clinton School of Law and Criminology at Swansea University. His thesis is exploring how Welsh specific legislation might provide additional rights to patients. Alun has given evidence to both the both Welsh Affairs Select Committee in Westminster and the Welsh Government on the development of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure, and was a member of the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983 Advisory Panel to the UK Government. He has also been a member of the external reference panel of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and a lead steward and branch chair of the Royal College of Nursing.

Alun was appointed Chief Executive of Hafal in 2014 and in 2016 he led the organisational merger of Hafal and Crossroads Mid and West Wales which both strengthened and secured the future of the Crossroads services, and broadened the offer of the larger organisation to include people with a range of physical health needs.

Alun is a founding Trustee of Mental Health UK on behalf of Adferiad Recovery, and is a Trustee of Developing a Caring Wales representing Adferiad.

Alun was appointed as Chief Executive of Adferiad Recovery at the merger in 2021 having been part of the team which brought the merger together and is looking forward to continuously improving and developing this exciting new organisation.

Aled Davies

Aled is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development with over 30 years HR experience, working in a variety of roles and industries in small, medium and large organisations in the public sector, private sector and the third sector. He is CIPD qualified and has a Masters in Strategic Personnel and Development with a talent for organisational development and enabling transformational change. He is passionate about achieving results through people by simultaneously enhancing employee engagement and performance and human capital.

Aled is recognised for his drive, determination and pragmatism which have underpinned his success in facilitating culture change, managing complex people challenges and enhancing workforce resilience. Aled brings a wealth of proven experience that enables organisations to achieve their goals and address people related challenges.

Kim Ellis

Kim Ellis, our Director of Hospital, Residential & Therapeutic Services.

Kim has worked for Adferiad for 16 years and oversees all of Adferiad’s counselling and Tier 4 services. Kim is a registered mental health nurse, and is experienced in working with challenging behaviour, mental illness, and substance use in nursing, therapeutic and management roles. Kim holds a Bachelor of Nursing (mental health) Hons Degree, an FdA Substance Misuse degree and an ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management Development.

Kim believes in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, ensuring that each team member feels valued and supported in their role. She is lead of our established staff wellbeing and support service with the experience of setting such services up, she has a calm approach with all aspects of her work and is committed to staff and client well-being, priding herself on creating a compassionate and supportive environment for all.

Experienced in making critical decisions under pressure, employing a strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving whilst maintaining high ethical standards, ensuring the safety and well-being of both staff and clients. Kim is committed to ongoing quality improvement initiatives and works to create a culture of continuous improvement, actively seeking opportunities to refine, optimize and expand our services.

Naomii Oakley

Naomii brings extensive experience in service delivery, peer mentoring, and leadership within the third sector.

Naomii began her journey by leading the formation of ‘Word on the Street,’ a service user group which partnered with the University of Central Lancashire to conduct critical research on access barriers to mental health and substance use services. This work directly influenced Welsh Government recommendations, leading to the creation of peer mentoring services aimed at improving access to education, training, and employment for service users, families, and carers.

As a Service Manager, Naomii successfully oversaw the delivery of the first peer mentoring project in North Wales and contributed to the expansion of these services nationwide. Her strategic leadership has been integral in securing and managing several Welsh Government contracts, enabling the rollout of peer mentoring projects across Wales in partnership with other third sector organisations.

In her current role as Director of Operations (North), Naomii oversees a significant number of services, ensuring that lived experience remains at the heart of service design and delivery. Her leadership continues to enhance Adferiad’s impact on communities across Wales, aligning with the organisation’s mission to improve outcomes for those facing complex challenges. Over her career Naomii has led on the development of a number of third sector services in fields such as housing and homelessness, veterans support and employment and mentoring.