Dr Sian Williams

Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Broadcaster & Writer

Connecting decades of broadcasting experience with psychological expertise, to encourage and promote mental well-being.

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About Dr Sian Williams

I work to support mental health, from the NHS frontline, to the heart of media organisations, to individuals living with anxiety, stress, and trauma. I’m passionate about sharing insights from psychology to promote well-being, through practice, broadcasting, and writing.

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New Book: The Power of Anxiety: How to Ride the Worry Wave

Psychologist and broadcaster Dr Sian Williams introduces a fresh, more positive way of living with anxiety.

With uplifting stories from those managing performance and social anxiety, perfectionism and people-pleasing. This warm and compelling book gives us tips and tools to help live a better life. Where sensitivity is our strength.

Real stories and evidence-based tools
Help for performance and social anxiety
Support for perfectionism and people-pleasing

As Jon Kabat-Zinn said: we can't stop the waves. But we can learn to surf.

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Out March 2026. Pre‑order today.

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Counselling Psychology Practice

I’m an HCPC-registered Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS), working within the NHS and privately to help individuals and organisations navigate anxiety, stress, and trauma through therapy, lectures and workshops.

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Life Changing with Dr Sian Williams, BBC 4

Life Changing | BBC Radio 4

As the presenter of BBC Radio 4's acclaimed series 'Life Changing,' I explore extraordinary stories of human resilience and recovery. Described as "utterly compelling," the programme connects millions of listeners with powerful narratives of overcoming adversity.

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Classical Unwind with Dr Sian Williams, BBC Radio 3

Classical Unwind | BBC Radio 3 Unwind

Join me daily on BBC Radio 3 Unwind for 'Classical Unwind,' where calming classical music comes together with insights from cognitive neuroscience, to soothe the mind, aid focus, and promote well-being.

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Rise: Surviving and Thriving After Trauma

In ‘Rise’, I explore the science of resilience and growth after trauma, with stories of those who have lived through adversity and thrived, including advice from experts on navigating tough times, and documenting my own path through breast cancer.

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