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Dr Sian Williams features on the ‘How to be 60’ podcast

Dr Sian Williams discusses her transition into psychology, embracing fear, and taking action on Kaye Adams' 'How to be 60' podcast.

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Viewpoint for the Radio Times: Let music soothe your mind

Dr Sian Williams explores music's power to soothe, echo emotions, reduce anxiety & connect us in this viewpoint for the Radio Times.

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Interview with The Psychologist magazine

Dr Sian Williams discusses her 40-year journey from journalism to counselling psychology, her motivations, and training challenges. Read the

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Prince William and Dr Sian Williams meet Emergency Responders to discuss Mental Wellbeing

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Coping with Covid: Sian Williams in Conversation with Welldoing.org

Watch Dr Sian Williams in conversation with Welldoing.org, sharing insights and strategies for coping with the mental health impact of Covid

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Presenting the news from my back bedroom – broadcasting during covid

(Sept 2020) How did Sian Williams broadcast 5 News from home during Covid? Watch the video for a look at her 'back bedroom' news setup.

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Interview with Sian Williams in the Daily Telegraph: ‘I don’t want my counselling patients to see me as a TV presenter’

Daily Telegraph interview: Dr Sian Williams on balancing TV news & psychology, training during lockdown, and why patients don't see a presen

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Book cover for "Rise" by Sian Williams, features sunrise graphic, orange text. Tagline: "A first-aid kit for getting through tough times."

Rise paperback hits the shelves

(Jan 2017) Paperback of Sian Williams' book 'Rise' on resilience after trauma is out now! Also, news on her ITV show 'Save Money: Lose Weigh

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Breast cancer, best friends and comedy boobs for #CancerAwarenessMonth

(Oct 2016) Sian Williams reflects on sharing her cancer story & the vital role of friendship, humour & kindness during recovery.

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How Rise can help nurses, in a nurse’s words

(Sept 2016) Guest blog by nurse Valerie McGurk on how Sian Williams' book 'Rise' offers insights & strategies for nurses supporting trauma p

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ITN mental health champion

(Aug 2016) Sian Williams appointed ITN's first mental health champion, providing 'first aid' support & guidance for colleagues' wellbeing.

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Sermon at The School of Life

(July 2016) Sian Williams reflects on delivering a secular sermon on resilience, vulnerability & her book 'Rise' at The School of Life.

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The Sian Williams Interview series blog for BBC Radio Wales

(April 2014) Sian Williams introduces her new BBC Wales interview series featuring in-depth chats with prominent Welsh women like Sian Phill

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The Guardian – Freelancers need help to meet the challenges of conflict zone reporting

(2014 via Guardian) Sian Williams highlights growing risks for freelance journalists in conflict zones & the urgent need for safety & trauma

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Woman & Home – Noisy, messy but fun… my teens-to-toddlers family!

(Feb 2014) Sian Williams shares personal reflections on the noisy, messy, fun reality of parenting five children with a large age gap.

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The Psychologist Magazine – Voices of the vulnerable

(2014) Sian Williams on the ethics of interviewing vulnerable people & the psychological toll on journalists covering trauma. Via The Psycho

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Latest Insights & Articles

Dr Sian Williams features on the ‘How to be 60’ podcast

Viewpoint for the Radio Times: Let music soothe your mind

Interview with The Psychologist magazine

Prince William and Dr Sian Williams meet Emergency Responders to discuss Mental Wellbeing

Journalism

Coping with Covid: Sian Williams in Conversation with Welldoing.org

Presenting the news from my back bedroom – broadcasting during covid

Interview with Sian Williams in the Daily Telegraph: ‘I don’t want my counselling patients to see me as a TV presenter’

Rise paperback hits the shelves

Breast cancer, best friends and comedy boobs for #CancerAwarenessMonth

How Rise can help nurses, in a nurse’s words

ITN mental health champion

Sermon at The School of Life

The Sian Williams Interview series blog for BBC Radio Wales

The Guardian – Freelancers need help to meet the challenges of conflict zone reporting

Woman & Home – Noisy, messy but fun… my teens-to-toddlers family!

The Psychologist Magazine – Voices of the vulnerable

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