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I'm currently doing my certification to do PT and groups.
The majority of self employed trainers you will find will not have the same rep one does who is working with the gym. Meanwhile there are many trainers out there who are more than qualified and good but many are just in the best interest of themselves and will really advertise their "skills" and claiming that they know everything...like diet and nutrition ( this too often happens, when really that is completely out of a PT's scope of practice and we're only forced to know the basics of it all, diet and nutrition is a different certification).
The best way to find a respectable trainer is through referrals. You can ask your gym to refer you, and ask them for their credentials. Ask people around you ie. friends who have worked with someone before.
Also, many trainers are willing to give a trial session with a possible new client before signing with them. If cost is an issue, look to do group rates, still very effective and can be specialized if kept 3 and under.
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