Sophie Williams
About Sophie Williams
Sophie Williams is a Senior Support Worker with extensive experience in art therapy and staff wellbeing workshops, currently employed at Mind in St Albans, Hertfordshire since 2017. She has also worked with various organizations, including Chums CIC and Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust, and holds a Master's degree in Art Therapy from the University of Hertfordshire.
Work at Mind
Sophie Williams has been employed as a Senior Support Worker at Mind since 2017. In this role, she focuses on providing support to individuals dealing with mental health challenges. Her responsibilities include facilitating staff wellbeing workshops and conducting individual and group art therapy sessions. This position has allowed her to contribute significantly to the mental health community in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at Mind, Sophie works as a sessional clinician at Chums CIC and Friends of Chums since 2019. In this capacity, she provides therapeutic support to children and families, further expanding her expertise in mental health care. Her experience encompasses both individual and group therapy settings, enhancing her ability to address diverse mental health needs.
Previous Experience in Art Therapy
Sophie has a background in art therapy, having worked as a trainee art therapist at Lady Zia Wernher School for 10 months from 2017 to 2018. She also served as a trainee art therapist at Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust for 7 months from 2015 to 2016. These roles provided her with foundational experience in therapeutic practices within educational and healthcare settings.
Education and Expertise
Sophie studied at the University of Hertfordshire, where she earned a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from 2015 to 2018. This academic background equipped her with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for her roles in mental health support and art therapy. Her education complements her extensive experience in the NHS, community special schools, and the charity sector.
Professional Background
Sophie Williams has accumulated diverse experience in mental health support, working across various sectors including the NHS, community special schools, and charitable organizations. This breadth of experience has informed her approach to therapy and support, enabling her to effectively address the needs of individuals in different contexts.