I have seen a lot of posts on Reddit regarding hypnosis and ADHD lately; I wanted to provide my perspective on the topic as a professional hypnotherapist. Now, bear in mind that everything I am going to say is in reference to working with a professional and does not address attempting to work with recordings or files.

That said, let me first address the question simply: No, in general having ADHD does not affect your ability to enter trance or benefit from it. To explain that, let me emphasize something: hypnosis is a naturally occurring state. All human beings enter and leave trance multiple times a day as part of the daily cycle. There is simply no such thing as someone who cannot be hypnotized, simply people you are not suggestible to.

Speaking for myself, I have severe ADHD so perhaps my perspective is unique for the fact. In my experience, there is nothing special that must be done besides the thing that must always be done with any client: know how to speak to that person and establish good rapport. My results with my ADHD clients are no less significant or profound than my neurotypical clients.

All hypnosis is simply advanced communication; anyone who tries to tell you otherwise probably has something to sell you. I do not take a metaphysical approach in any of my work and only observe results and effects. Don't be discouraged if you have not been able to get hypnosis to work for you. Working with an educated, experienced professional will absolutely help that.