@chocolatechip yes, sorry that bit was self-explanatory to me. You have to go through oneself, the senses (first barrier), the perception (brain barrier), associations, deeper neural structures (where the work usually needs to be done, memory or actual specific systems controlling something: ex pain center). There is no other way in – yet.
Depends on what you consider to be a hypnotized state – assuming you’re in the presence of a hypnotists – depends on the range of suggestion he offers. And what you choose to let through.