She brings a decade of cancer experience to the role

Broadcaster and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams has become an ambassador for national cancer support charity Maggie’s.

The BBC Radio 4 presenter, who has been involved with Maggie’s for a decade, joins fellow ambassadors including broadcaster Mark Chapman, Emmerdale star Lisa Riley and recording artist AJ Tracey.

Dr Sian, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, trained as a counselling psychologist and undertook a placement at Maggie’s West London, where she spent 18 months facilitating support groups and delivering one-to-one therapy.

She said: “I know how brilliantly and compassionately they deliver expert and holistic care to those going through cancer. I am looking forward to working even more closely with the charity.”

Dame Laura Lee DBE, chief executive of Maggie’s, which is celebrating its 30th year, said: “As a psychologist and someone with lived experience of cancer, Dr Sian truly understands our support and the needs of our centre visitors.”