Sian Mary Williams ([ˈʃɑn]; born 28 November 1964) is a Welsh journalist, current affairs presenter,[1][2] and psychologist.

Williams said in the announcement she planned to continue with some broadcasting projects, but also devote more time to "delivering psychological support".

[5][failed verification] Williams was born in Paddington, London, to Welsh parents and was brought up in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

[2] Her mother, Katherine Rees, was from Llanelli and had moved to London training to be a nurse at St Mary's Hospital, where Williams was born.

[17] Williams has presented programmes outside of news and current affairs including The One Show, Big Welsh Challenge, Now You're Talking and City Hospital.

[19] In June 2014, Williams became the new presenter of Sunday Morning Live, BBC One's religious and ethical debating programme.

[22] Since 2021 Williams has presented a dedicated weekly mental health slot[23] on 5 News called "Mind Matters with Dr Sian", bringing positive awareness to issues like autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression.

In March 2022 ITN announced[4] Williams was to leave her daily presenting role at 5 News but would continue to front "Mind Matters".

Williams said in the announcement she planned to continue with some broadcasting projects, but also devote more time to "delivering psychological support".

[26] and was awarded the title of Doctor of Arts of Oxford Brookes University in 2017 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the pursuit of academic excellence.

[27] In 2016 Williams' book Rise: Surviving and Thriving after Trauma, dealing with adversity, was published Weidenfeld & Nicolson.

[28] In February 1991, Williams married Neale Hunt, a former director of advertising firm McCann Erickson, with whom she has two sons.