5 News anchor Dr Sian Williams has decided to step down from her daily presenting role after six years “to take up more wide-ranging opportunities”, including around her work as a trained psychologist and around mental health and trauma.
Williams, who passed her Doctor of Psychology last year, will continue to host the weekly Mind Matters with Dr Sian segment for 5 News, having launched it as part of the programme’s hour-long relaunch in November.
Williams, who will still work with Channel 5 and ITN on special projects and documentaries, said: “I’ve been a journalist for more than 35 years across the BBC and ITN. News will always be one of the driving passions of my life and the latest chapter at Channel 5 and 5 News has been one of the happiest. The past six years have been a wonderful experience and I feel very grateful to everyone who has made it so.
“Broadcasting and psychology are, in some ways, complimentary – in both jobs we’re helping people tell their stories and giving them a voice. I’m excited about continuing to combine these elements, in new and different ways, while also delivering psychological support where it’s most needed.”
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