I am a qualified person centred counsellor and wellbeing practitioner offering a welcoming, safe and confidential space for you to talk one to one, or be part of a group wellbeing session.

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. You do not have to go through it alone, you can talk to me openly without judgment and take time out for you. I am here to listen and help you find a way forward.

I am a member of the NCPS.

I am fluent in Cymraeg and English and happy to work in both languages. Mae cyfieithu fy ngwefan i’r Gymraeg ar y gweill / Translation of my website into Welsh is in progress.

We are all unique individuals making our way through life and life events that can cause loss, grief, anxiety, low mood, trauma, menopause, not feeling ourselves, wondering who we are, not sure what’s going on…

Counselling Sessions

That are tailored to meet your needs. Whilst my core method of counselling is person-centred, I work with mindfulness, forest bathing and creativity along with further training and knowledge as appropriate in the sessions. Read more about Counselling Sessions >

One-to-One Retreats

Similar to counselling but a half day session based around creativity or forest bathing where you can talk as much or as little as you like with me, but still be open to healing and restoring through creativity or forest bathing. Read more about One-to-One Retreats >

Group Retreats

These will be coming soon. Tailored, intimate, focused, 8-10 people, restorative wellbeing day retreats for groups. Read more about Group Retreats >

Events

Events are half day, day or evening Wellbeing Sessions/Retreats held by myself and another practitioner e.g. Artist or Counsellor where we can offer you time out to nourish and restore.  View Events >

Approach

My unique approach is to work with my core method of being person-centred and bringing mindfulness, forest bathing and creativity into my work.

Examples are:

• Forest Bathing: Can be and Immersive, sensory nature experience to ground your nervous system.
• Mindfulness: Can give Present-moment awareness to help you navigate challenges with clarity.
• Creativity: Can offer Expressive tools to unlock new perspectives and bypass overthinking.

Book a free initial 15 minute consultation for Counselling, One-to-One Retreats or Group Retreats

To ensure you receive safe, ethical, and professional care, I adhere strictly to the ethical framework of my professional body, the NCPS and have monthly supervision.

• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) 2021
• NCPS member
• Level 2 Eco Therapy (Awaken School)
• Coming to our Senses  (Feel Good Forest Bathing)
• Choose2Change Facilitator Training (Relate Cymru)
• Bereavement Volunteer (Cruse Cymru Bereavement Support)
• Online and telephone counselling (BACP)
• Goals in Therapy

• Ways to Heal Trauma
• Transformational change, inside and outside the therapy room
• Safeguarding
• DBS checked
• REC Outdoor First Aid
• Creativity Champion (64 Million Artists)
• Degree in Geography
• Distinction in the art foundation

Since qualifying as a counsellor in 2021 I have gained the following Experience:

Counselling

I have worked for and continue to work for private clients along with referrals from:

• The DPJ Foundation – supporting those in the agricultural sector
• Grwp Cynefin – more than housing, north wales
• Golyfga Gwydyr – community hub, Llanrwst

In both Welsh and English.

Facilitation

I have worked for Relate – Choose to Change Facilitator programme for the perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Wellbeing – Golygfa Gwydyr

I work part time as Wellbeing Officer at Golygfa Gwydyr, Community Hub, Llanrwst, Conwy Valley.

• Developing their community Wellbeing model to include, Wellbeing in Nature days, Wellbeing courses, Counselling sessions, craft, music and the friendship group.
• Developing and delivering courses – 6 week Wellbeing in Nature course, 4 week Calm Christmas course.
• Delivering day sessions with partners at Caerdroia Forest Garden, Gwydir Forest. These have been for individuals, NHS staff, Mens Health Week, Albare Veterans, Coed Lleol, 64 Million Artists.

Wellbeing – Coed Lleol

I have worked for Coed Lleol a Welsh charity that improves people’s health and wellbeing through nature-based activities in woodlands and Golygfa Gwydyr delivering forest bathing/wellbeing taster sessions and 6 week courses for NHS staff.

• This included the Deepening Roots project in Conwy – The project supported the wellbeing of NHS staff through nature connection and the arts. Created in partnership with Creu Conwy, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Coed Lleol, with support from Arts Council Wales.

I made the decision to qualify as a Counsellor after receiving positive life changing counselling for myself many years ago.

Having been brought up in Snowdonia walking and sailing I always worked in nature for the National Trust and Local Authority, completed a Geography degree and decided I would like to incorporate the natural world and its therapeutic benefits into my counselling and wellbeing work.

Creativity is just something I’ve always needed to do, from drawing, to craft, to my garden and house to problem solving, its part of my life.

I enjoy lake and sea swimming, walking and travelling for inspiration and a break.

I enjoy my work.

Counselling Directory Profile

counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/sian-ells-williams

• To continue a balance of counselling and wellbeing work to maintain my own wellbeing to offer the best of me to my clients
• To continue to work in nature, indoors, in person and creatively with a warm welcome.
• To introduce wellbeing work into my private practice by working in partnership with other counsellors, wellbeing practitioners and creatives to offer sessions/retreats.