Heather Williams CEO
As one of the founders and a former trustee, I’m incredibly proud of Living On and everything the charity has achieved since we began in 2016.
Today, as CEO, I guide the development of our service and support our dedicated staff and volunteers as we continue to grow and respond to the needs of our community.
I bring over 30 years’ experience working with children and young people, with the last 15 years dedicated to specialising in bereavement and trauma. I am a Dramatherapist, EMDR therapist and Clinical Supervisor, and I have worked extensively across education and the NHS. My professional focus is grounded in helping families navigate grief and trauma with compassion, creativity, and clinical expertise.
Outside of the therapy room, I love a good boogie in my kitchen and a trip to the theatre whenever I get the chance.
About Living On Bereavement Services
Living On is a local children’s bereavement service supporting children, young people, and their families when someone they love has died. We also provide training, guidance, and advice to schools and professionals working with bereaved families.
Around 1 in 29 children under 16 are bereaved of a parent each year — not including the loss of siblings, grandparents, or other significant relationships. Our work ensures that bereaved children receive the support they need to understand their grief and develop healthy ways to navigate it.
Every child’s experience of grief is unique. At Living On, we tailor our support to each family, offering interventions that meet the needs of the individual child while also empowering the adults around them with the skills and resources to help them cope.
Our services include one‑to‑one creative therapy, dramatherapy groups, parent and dads’ support groups, a monthly helppoint, professional training, and family events.
We rely on local support, community fundraising, donations, and grants to continue providing vital help to bereaved families. If you’d like to get involved or have a fundraising idea, we’d love to hear from you.
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Website & more info: https://livingon.org.uk/
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Contact: https://livingon.org.uk/contact-us/
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Call us on: 01689 831720