10 Questions with Steve Williams
Location: Manchester, UK
Cyber Location: hypnosismanchester.com
1. Are you a full time hypnotist, part-time or hobbyist?
Full time. You could say that I work full time for part time pay. There are loads of therapists around, its not an easy way to make a living.
2. Do you specialize in any type of hypnosis?
Yes, hypnoanalysis. This is about finding the root cause of the clients problem.
3. Is there any type of hypnosis you do not do? Why?
I don’t do stage hypnosis. I am not enough of a show off!
4. Do you use self-hypnosis regularly in your life? If so, how?
Actually No. Since I went for a course of hypnoanalysis a few years ago, I don’t get stresses, angry or tired.
5. Describe your hypnosis office or work setting.
I work from a nondescript office in the city center. My clients seem to like the anonymity of it rather that having “therapy practice” written over the door.
6. Describe a typical day in your life.
I get up at about 7.30. Answer emails, phone messages, and do paperwork until about 11. Drive into Manchester, see my clients till about 4. Grab something to eat. Drive to my evening practice, see clients till
about 9. Drive home.
7. Where did you get your training in hypnosis and are you certified?
I trained with the IAPH.
8. Most fabulous hypnosis technique you use?
Again, hypnoanalysis.
9. Worse moment ever in a hypnosis setting that ended up being a valuable learning experience.
Going back to when I first started. Doing a session through a Fire Alarm test. Did not phase my client one little bit!
10. Any words of advice to potential clients or other hypnotist.
To clients I would say, forget about how many years of experience or how many letters these people have behind their name, just ask yourself “do I like this person, do they seem genuine and honest?” If so, they
are the therapist for you.
To therapists I would urge them to really know why they want to become a therapist and make sure they feel sorted and grounded before taking on the burden of other peoples problems.
