Yes. Anyone that wants to be hypnotised can be. We are often in hypnosis without even realising. Have you ever driven somewhere on automatic pilot, or been so engrossed in a book or television programme that you lose all track of what is going on around you? Then you have been in hypnosis. As you know, you are always in control in those situations, and can bring your attention back at any time you choose.
It is a common myth that hypnosis is something that someone else “does to you.” Hypnosis is actually a state of focus and concentration that cannot be forced upon you, meaning that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The power of our mind is incredibly strong, and no hypnotist in the world can hypnotise someone that doesn’t want to be hypnotised. Conversely, anyone who wants to be hypnotised can be. The hypnotist is simply guiding you through self-hypnosis, and when in hypnosis, using hypnotherapy to help you make the permanent positive changes to the areas of your life for which you are seeking assistance.
We are all different, and consequently, respond differently to different stimuli. As a professional hypnotherapist, I have learned several different techniques during my training, and the client-centred approach means that I will use the technique that is best suited to the your needs, creating the best possible foundation for a permanent positive outcome.