So it has been so very fulfilling and wonderfully interesting to watch positive change in individuals, so humbling and blessed to be a part of that process and also challenging - when that self-healing doesn’t take place.

It is paramount for a fledgling hypnotherapist to have support from other more experienced professional hypnotists to guide them along, at least until they are past that self-doubt of very new learning in the great profession of hypnotherapy.

Being really happy and excited when you see a person have great change (doesn’t have to be having a big ego) does help with self-confidence for working with the next client and certainly goes a long way to help the next potential client. Confidence can be catchy!  So I have found when starting out, that giving an evaluation form along with the complimentary CD has been great for ongoing professionalism and my confidence in this fantastic modality. 

A formula I use after I have explained it and have permission from my clients (which may not for everyone, as some may feel just addressing the specific issue is a better way and I would love your feedback) is a typical session takes up to an hour and a half and clients are recommended to commit to at least two sessions of hypnosis, although most achieve their goal in one, and some clients have taken advantage of up to four beneficial hypnosis sessions.  It is very individual.

Having studied Hypnotherapy with six very professional and world renowned Hypnotists in their fields from America, Australia and here in New Zealand, I have taken on and used what I consider to be the best of their knowledge and experience and mixed it up with my own knowledge and experience of balance and well-being in life, to create a quite comprehensive and unique session.

A session involves very beneficial and deep trance relaxation (always a positive for the mind and body in self-healing) a gentle guided release/healing and specifically addressing whatever an issue might be. All sessions are backed up with a tailored audio CD which is also recommended to be listened to for about three weeks following.

Here are just a couple examples of the feedback received …

Weight-loss 2010 -Hello Gaye - well after my visit to you last Tuesday I have been happy and relaxed. My god, I have so much food in my fridge - all good stuff - but not eating it. Went grocery shopping and stocked up on all the right things - usually they would all be eaten by now. Thought yesterday - when am I going to eat those strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, cold chicken etc. etc. - why do I have so much food left - usually it is all gone by now. I am seriously not even thinking of food, and have to think I had better have lunch. Something must have clicked - long may it last - thanks anyway for the experience - loved it and listening to your CD each day - reckon I will be able to give the spiel myself after 21 days. Enjoy this lovely sunny day - school starts tomorrow - that will keep me busy and looking forward to it. Lois

I had done the exact same session with another lass who went quite deep, quite fast (great I thought) good session then I received a text which said … 

"When I got home my partner asked if I remembered the session I said yes & he said it mustn't have worked! A bit disappointed. I thought I would feel different."

Of course I immediately phoned her and asked if her partner was a qualified hypnotherapist and how it wouldn't have been that helpful for her conscious mind not to have heard and remembered, going so far as to remind her I had given that very suggestion, hopefully explained the process enough again, while being careful to mention another underlying issue (we didn’t look at), thankfully this rare. 

And more evaluations like these are great to look back at: 

Evaluation of session  09
Found this good, very weird (in a good way) Gaye you are an amazing lady with lots of good calming qualities, unexpected bonus you found after the session, the want for food has gone. I have a totally different focus on eating now; its awesome!
Just want to say a big thanks, I will be back.  Alias

Stop-Smoking Session 08
I went to Gaye McBride on January 31st 2008 for one hypnotherapy session to stop-smoking. I found her thorough, caring and professional. I have not had a smoke since that day, I wish her well in furthering her commitment to help people.   Alias

Bonus to session  08
Letting go of negative thoughts etc., we both felt we had a weight lifted off our shoulders when we walked out of there.  Excellent! Thank-you. I have already recommended Gaye to friends. Smoking rarely enters my thoughts and if it does, it is just a flying thought, I do not crave it. Brilliant. Thank-you!

Evaluation of session 09
Gaye is a calm, professional person, easy to engage with.  Promoted the benefits and possible outcomes of the session.
Bonus to session
Increased energy, more positive attitude, a different outlook on the world.
Gaye is totally into what she does, promotes herself and service gently, without being too pushy. I would recommend anyone to see Gaye with the utmost confidence, Shane.

The evaluations are not only great for ongoing professional development, but also great to use as testimonials on websites.  Anyone wishing to get a copy of one to up-date for their use, contact me at gayemcbride@xtra.co.nz.  I'd love to hear from you.