Who cannot be hypnotised

Almost everybody can be hypnotised – the depth of hypnosis can vary, most therapies can be successful even in light states of hypnosis and most therapies can be covered not in hypnosis.

Exceptions are:

• Very young children (under 4)
• Alcoholics under the influence of alcohol
• Hard drug addicts
• People who suffer with Psychosis
• Pregnant women (except specialist hypno-birthing)
• People who have had a heart attack or stroke (except for relaxation which is beneficial)
• OCD sufferers are best to consult with a Cognitive Behaviour specialist
• People who do not want to be hypnotised

Medical conditions are only treated with a letter from the GP.

People with a strong mind are more easily hypnotised, either by themselves or somebody else – as long as they want to be.

A good state of hypnosis depends on the individual to bring their mental energies to bear, and on their willingness to do so.