Is Hypnotherapy Right For You? Take This 2-Minute Hypnosis Quiz to Find Out

If you’re here, chances are you’ve already tried thinking your way through things.

You’ve read the books, listened to the smart podcasts, maybe even done therapy or coaching. Maybe you even believe you know the reason behind it all, and yet something still feels stuck. And you struggle to change how you feel or the way you act.

And if you are here, you’re probably ready for deeper work but still wondering:

Is hypnotherapy right for me? Can I even be hypnotised?

These are some of the most common questions I hear, especially from people who are used to holding it all together.

This quick quiz will help you understand how naturally you respond to guided focus, relaxation, and imagination. These are the ingredients that make hypnosis feel easier.

Important note: This isn’t a pass/fail test. Just information, clarity, and a little self-understanding. In reality, most people can benefit from hypnotherapy with the right approach, pacing, and support.

Ready? Take the quiz below. (It takes less than 2 minutes.)

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What your Quiz result may reflect

Even though everyone’s experience is unique, most people fall into one of these patterns:

✨ You naturally slip into focus and imagination

You may already lose track of time when you’re absorbed in something meaningful. Hypnotherapy often feels intuitive and comfortable for people like you.

This can be a powerful starting point, especially if you’re ready to create change without forcing yourself.

If something in this is resonating and you’d like a clearer sense of how I work, you can explore clinical hypnotherapy (in-person or online) here.

🌱 You respond best once you feel safe and understand the process

This is incredibly common for analytical, or high-responsibility people. You don’t need to “let go”. You need clarity, trust, and a sense of partnership. Once that’s there, your mind often opens more than you expect.

If a part of you wants to step forward, but another part pulls you back with doubt or imposter feelings, especially when it comes to visibility, you might like to explore how confidence hypnotherapy can support you.

🌿 Your system prefers a slower, gentler entry into change

If you scored here, it doesn’t mean hypnotherapy isn’t for you. Often it means you’ve spent a long time being strong, alert, or on guard, and your nervous system needs permission to feel safe before it softens. With a bit more time and patience, many people in this category experience some of the most meaningful shifts.

And if anxiety or overthinking is part of what you’ve been carrying, you might feel supported by this page on Sydney hypnotherapy for anxiety and self-doubt.

Can anyone be hypnotised?

Hypnosis isn’t about losing control, switching off, or being “put under”.

Most people experience it as a calm, focused state, similar to being absorbed in a book, a film, or a moment where time seems to soften.

And no, you don’t need a “perfect” imagination or the ability to empty your mind.

Hypnotherapy is collaborative. We work with your mind, not against it. If you’d like a clear guide to how it works before ,you take the quiz, read more here: What Is Hypnotherapy? (and How It Works)

This "Is Hypnotherapy Right For You' quiz simply helps you notice how you naturally engage with inner experience and what kind of support might suit you best.

What this hypnosis quiz measures

This quiz looks at things like:

• how easily you can focus when guided,

• how your body responds to relaxation,

• how you connect with inner imagery, feelings, or sensations.

It’s not a diagnosis. What it does is helps you gain more clarity, especially if you’ve ever worried that you’re “too much”, “too guarded”, or “too in your head” for this kind of work.

What it can’t tell you: whether you’ll get results from hypnotherapy in a guaranteed way.

Results vary, and the most important factors are often:

• feeling safe and supported

• trust in the process so you collaborate with it vs resist it

• willingness to practise change in real life between sessions

If you’d like a clearer sense of what a session actually feels like, I’ve shared a gentle overview of what to expect.

Common questions to confirm if hypnotherapy is right for you:

What if I can’t visualise?

That’s okay. Hypnosis isn’t just visual. Some people experience it through body sensations, emotions, or a quiet sense of knowing.

What if I’m scared of losing control?

You’re always in control. You can speak, move, pause, or stop at any time. And if “losing control” is your biggest worry, I wrote a full explanation here: Do You Lose Control During Hypnosis? The Truth About Hypnotherapy

What if I’ve tried everything else already?

That’s often when people turn to hypnotherapy. Most processes deal with conscious mind, convincing, pushing, overriding, negotiating. Hypnotherapy is not about forceful change, it's about creating safety to change and guiding you into a resourceful state, where you have the capacity to untangle the patterns underneath.

How do I know if Hypnotherapy is right for me?

If reading this made you feel even a small sense of recognition, a quiet “oh… yes”, that matters. I want you to know that you don’t need to be “ready”, “relaxed enough”, or “the right kind of person” for hypnotherapy. You just need curiosity to explore the process fully and a willingness to listen to what’s already trying to be heard.

A simple next step is a free initial consultation, where we talk things through and see whether this approach feels supportive for you.

And if you’re someone who feels calmer once you have clear answers, you might also like to explore FAQs: Hypnotherapy, RTT® & Breathwork (Sydney & Online)