axis practitioners

• Sophie Morbey - Afon Pathways07517 832306

  I'm Sophie. I have an MSc in Counselling & I'm a registered member with the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).

  I believe, at my core, that things become more manageable once they are said aloud. That doesn’t mean it’s easy — and it doesn’t mean words always come straight away.

  My approach to therapy is about sitting with you, wherever you are in your journey. Sometimes you will lead, and I will follow. Other times, I may take a more gentle, direct role — helping to create the safety, confidence, and space needed to explore what feels hard to say, or what hasn’t yet found words.

  I don’t claim to have all the answers, or to be able to “fix” everything. What I can offer is a space where you feel listened to, respected, and valued. Therapy looks different for everyone, and my way of working reflects that. My approach is responsive and flexible, sometimes changing from session to session, depending on what you need in that moment.

  
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• Karen Martin - Podiatrist01248 714001

  Karen Martin began her career as a Podiatrist in 1991 when she qualified from the City of Westminster University, London with a BSc in Podiatric Medicine. Since ‘91 Karen has been in practice in Dublin, Liverpool and North Wales and has completed a Sports Podiatry PgCert at MMU, all annual CPD courses. Karen was a Senior Diabetes Specialist at the Royal in Liverpool and Beaumont Hospital Dublin. With an advanced local anaesthetic qualification Karen can also conduct minor surgery in particular for ingrown toe nails. Karen is registered with the Health Professions Council and is a member of the College of Podiatry Uk & Ireland. No referral is required simply ring for an appointment today Specialist areas include: Nail Surgery, Biomechanical Assessment, Functional & Therapeutic Orthotic Insoles - Slimflex, Interpod, Vasyli & VOL Orthoses, Sports Podiatry, Diabetes Screening and Monitoring. Treatments of Skin and Nail conditions for High Risk Patients including: Corns, Callous, Verrucae, Heel Pain, Fallen Arches and Ingrown Toenails.

  
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• Physiotherapy - Arfon Physiotherapy01248 360999

  Arfon Physiotherapy is a centre of excellence based in Bangor (North Wales) which specialises in the complete management and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders.

  
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• Elen Ifan - Hafod Holistics07808 506067

  

  "I am a qualified Hypnotherapist, Holistic Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Clinical Health Psychology graduate with over 30 years’ experience in mental health, specialising in addiction and recovery across Gwynedd and Môn. I offer personalised hypnotherapy and holistic wellbeing programmes to help with anxiety, stress, sleep, confidence, habits, chronic pain and emotional wellbeing. I provide a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space, working at your pace to create positive, lasting change."

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• Rachel Williams - Psychotherapist07546 743238

  Hello, I'm Rachel and I have been a practicing therapist for over 13 years. I realise that accessing therapy may be daunting, even frightening so I aim to make it as calm, warm, safe and nurturing as possible.

  My belief is that healing from trauma is absolutely possible and use a variety of therapeutic approaches to best suit the client.

  I am qualified in Transactional Analysis, EMDR, CBT and like to use the IFS model as an approach as I find it amazingly transformational when working with clients: working with the different parts of the personality to find alignment and taking into consideration the emotional child parts and how to help them. With clients I consistently draw attention to how we hold trauma and past experiences somatically (in the body) and how that is inseparable from any experience we have in the present. Also, how emotional childhood experience links to a wealth of physical diseases and problems in adulthood.

  I am very experienced in seeing clients who bring a whole range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress, abuse and many, many more.

  Together, we would work with a strong focus on the current issues and what has brought you to therapy, what needs to change in the present and how we can do that, whilst dealing with the causes of the struggle that are linked to past history. I like to make sure clients have a variety of coping techniques to help them cope with what they are going through in the present.

  I would love to meet you and find out what you want from therapy and devise a plan to achieve it.

• Angharad Jones - Shiatsu and Holistic AcupressureInstagram

  Hi, my name is Angharad, and I am a qualified holistic acupressure therapist and final year shiatsu student. I offer a person-centred approach to my shiatsu practice and create a space for you to rest and restore your energy. Shiatsu is a practice that originates from Japan and is generally performed on a futon, fully clothed, on the floor. Where getting to the floor is not accessible, shiatsu can be performed in a chair or on a massage table. Through incorporating pressure, stretches, mobilisations and acupressure points shiatsu helps bring our awareness back to our body and to restore the body’s natural balance.

  Shiatsu and acupressure can help support general health and wellbeing as well as help manage stress, sleep problems, chronic pain, migraines, musculoskeletal issues, emotional wellbeing and menopausal symptoms.

  I combine my shiatsu practice with my experience and knowledge of over 10 years of working as a dancer within community practice where having a person-centred approach is at the heart of my practice. I am experienced in leading dance and movement sessions with people living with Parkinsons’s, dementia, people with additional learning needs as well as leading groups to support mental health and wellbeing.

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• Bethan Evans - Counsellor

  Following years of experience in the field of education where I was a teacher, department coordinator, and Additional Learning Needs coordinator, I decided that the communication and interpersonal skills, and an empathic attitude I had nurtured offered itself to a change in career and a decision to commence a counselling course. Previously in 2016, I had gained a master’s degree in Neurodivergent conditions which would prove useful in my counselling studies. I qualified as a counsellor and consequently an opportunity arose to accept a post with Y Bont in Penygroes, a charitable organisation where I worked for several years.

  By now I am working as a private counsellor, also receiving referrals from various agencies such as RASASC North Wales, and Medra. My ethos as a counsellor is to help improve the quality of life of clients by addressing emotional and psychological issues including depression, anxiety, stress, loss and relationship difficulties. I use two models of therapy namely Person-centred therapy which is a way of thinking that focuses on the needs and preferences of an individual, treating clients with respect and understanding, and considering their unique perspective and goals, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is a type of psychotherapy that uses techniques to help people identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviours. CBT teaches the client coping skills for dealing with different problems. It focuses on how thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes affect feelings and actions.

  Working at Axis enables me to offer clients a comfortable and welcoming environment which is essential for open and honest communication.