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The Different Types Of Psychic Mediums

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 The different types of Psychic Mediums by Kristian von Sponneck

The Different Types Of Psychic Mediums

Introduction: Not Everyone Who Claims To Be A Medium Is Working From The Same Place

This post is not written to offend, criticise, or single out individuals. It is written to educate, inform, and help raise public awareness of the realities, responsibilities, and complexities within the mediumship industry. As a Psychic Medium, I believe honest discussion is essential if people are to navigate this field with clarity and confidence.

Mediumship has become increasingly visible in recent years, particularly through social media and online platforms. With that visibility comes confusion. Not everyone who claims to be a medium is working from the same place, with the same awareness, or with the same level of responsibility.

Understanding the different types of people operating under the label of mediumship helps protect both the public and those who are genuinely sensitive to spirit.

The Genuine Psychic Medium

A genuine Psychic Medium works with awareness, responsibility, and restraint. Connection is not forced, exaggerated, or constant. It is used deliberately and respectfully.

Genuine mediumship is evidential, grounded, and emotionally aware. It does not rely on scripts, fear, or dependency. A genuine medium understands the limits of their ability and is comfortable saying when information is unclear or not present.

This type of mediumship is often quieter than people expect. It is not about performance for attention, but about communication that holds meaning and relevance.

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The Fake Psychic Medium

There are individuals who knowingly present themselves as mediums without having any genuine ability. This is often driven by financial motivation, attention, or status.

Fake mediumship typically relies on vague statements, cold reading techniques, leading questions, or recycled spiritual language. The focus is often on saying something rather than receiving something.

While this can be difficult for the public to identify, over time the lack of depth, accuracy, and responsibility usually becomes apparent. This type of behaviour damages trust and undermines genuine mediumship.

Those Who Believe They Can But Cannot

Some people sincerely believe they are mediums, despite not having the ability to communicate with spirit. This does not come from dishonesty, but from misunderstanding intuition, empathy, or imagination.

Highly intuitive or emotionally sensitive individuals may misinterpret their internal experiences as spirit communication, especially when reinforced by spiritual communities or social media validation.

These individuals are not fake in intention, but they are mistaken in interpretation. Without honest feedback and self-awareness, this belief can become fixed and difficult to challenge.

The Deluded Medium

Delusion in mediumship often develops when belief overrides reflection. This happens when every internal experience is interpreted as spiritual truth and questioning is seen as negativity or attack.

In these cases, the medium may genuinely feel special, chosen, or uniquely powerful. Their identity becomes tied to their perceived ability, making it emotionally difficult to step back or reassess.

This is where mediumship moves away from awareness and into belief-driven narrative. Without grounding, this can lead to increasingly distorted interpretations of reality.

When Voices Are Not Mediumship

This is the most sensitive area, and one that requires care and responsibility. Not all voices, impressions, or internal experiences are spiritual in nature.

Some people experience voices or intrusive thoughts that are psychological rather than mediumistic. Labelling these experiences as spirit communication can prevent individuals from seeking appropriate support and may reinforce distress rather than resolve it.

As a Psychic Medium, I believe it is vital to distinguish between genuine mediumistic awareness and experiences that may indicate psychological difficulty. Mediumship should never be used to explain away suffering or avoid professional help.

Responsibility In Mediumship

One of the defining differences between these types is responsibility. Genuine mediums question themselves. They remain grounded. They understand the impact their words can have.

Where responsibility is missing, harm often follows. This is why discernment, humility, and self-awareness matter far more than belief or confidence.

Mediumship should never inflate the ego or replace critical thinking.

Conclusion: When Public Awareness Improves, The Entire Industry Benefits

Mediumship is not one single experience, and not everyone using the title Psychic Medium is working from the same place of awareness.

There are genuine mediums who work responsibly, people who deliberately mislead, individuals who misinterpret their own sensitivity, those whose beliefs have overtaken reflection, and people whose experiences may be psychological rather than spiritual.

Recognising these differences is not about judgement. It is about education, protection, and honesty. When public awareness improves, the entire industry benefits.

Mediumship, when practiced correctly, is grounded, respectful, and accountable.

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What Can Make a Mediumship Reading Go Wrong? A Stage Medium’s Honest Insight

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What can make a mediumship reading go wrong? A Stage Medium’s honest insight by Kristian von Sponneck

What can make a mediumship reading go wrong? By Stage Medium Kristian von Sponneck

Introduction: Mediumship Isn’t Mechanical

People often assume that mediumship should work perfectly every time, whether in a theatre packed with hundreds of people or in the privacy of a one-to-one reading. The reality is that mediumship is not a scripted performance; it is a living, moving connection between Spirit, the medium and the recipient. As someone who has spent most of my mediumship career on stage, I have seen readings soar with accuracy, emotion and clarity, and I’ve also seen moments where the connection becomes difficult, confused or simply refuses to settle. Understanding what can make a mediumship reading go wrong helps both sitters and audiences appreciate the delicate nature of Spirit communication.

The Emotional Energy of the Sitter or Audience

The emotional state of the person receiving the message is one of the biggest factors in whether a reading flows or falters. In private readings, if someone arrives anxious, guarded or emotionally overwhelmed, their energy can form an unintentional barrier. Spirit may be present and willing, but the sitter’s tension prevents the connection from landing properly.
On stage, this becomes magnified. A room full of people gives off a collective atmosphere. Some nights the energy is open, warm and supportive, and Spirit steps forward effortlessly. Other nights the room feels heavy or sceptical, and that atmosphere creates resistance. As a stage medium, you feel that shift instantly. If the audience is reserved, self-conscious or fearful of being chosen, it can make the blend with Spirit harder to maintain.

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Expectation: The Silent Connection Blocker

Expectation is one of the most misunderstood elements in mediumship. People often come to a reading wanting one specific person, one specific message or one specific piece of evidence delivered in a certain way. Spirit does not operate on human deadlines or demands.

In one-to-one readings, someone may be waiting only for a parent, partner or child. If a different loved one comes forward first, some people shut down immediately, simply because it wasn’t who they wanted. This instantly disrupts the flow.

On stage, expectation becomes even more complex. Some audience members want their message so badly that they unintentionally cling to the medium energetically. Others want to disprove the medium and mentally resist everything said. Both of these extremes create interference. Mediumship is a natural process, and rigid expectations detach the sitter from that natural flow.

Misinterpretation: A Medium’s Human Moment

Mediums are interpreters, not perfect translators. Spirit communicates through emotion, imagery, symbolism and brief intuitive impressions. The medium must decode that into language. Occasionally, that translation is imperfect. A symbol might be misunderstood or a name misheard.

This doesn’t mean the reading has gone wrong; it simply means the interpretation needs adjusting. On stage, misinterpretation happens more publicly. The medium receives fast, intense impressions and must deliver them quickly while keeping the energy alive. If one detail is off or unclear, it does not invalidate the communication. It simply means the medium is working through the blend in real time.

The Medium’s Own Energy and Focus

Mediums are human beings, and even experienced professionals are affected by life. Tiredness, stress, illness or emotional strain can affect intuitive clarity. I can still work professionally on those days, but I feel the difference. Mediumship requires mental stillness, emotional grounding and energetic sensitivity.

On stage, the demands are higher. You are blending with Spirit while managing the audience, the flow of the evening, the emotional responses and the pressure of performing live. If the medium’s concentration slips, even slightly, the link with Spirit can weaken. This is not Spirit withdrawing; it is simply the human aspect of mediumship showing itself.

Spirit’s Willingness to Communicate

Not every Spirit communicator steps forward with the same strength or confidence. Some Spirits are bold and expressive; others are quiet, shy or reserved. In private readings, a communicator may struggle to express themselves clearly, especially if they were introverted or private in life.

On stage, Spirit may attempt to blend with someone in the audience, but if that person is frightened, unsure or unwilling to engage, the Spirit link may fade. Sometimes Spirit chooses to hold back because the timing is wrong or the message could cause emotional distress. Spirit communication is intelligent and compassionate. They will not force something that could harm the sitter emotionally.

Environmental Distractions and Energetic Disruption

The environment can greatly influence a reading. In private settings, noise, interruptions, phones ringing or people entering the room can break the medium’s focus.
On stage, this becomes amplified. A disruptive audience member, a sudden noise, movement, laughter at the wrong moment or even the energy of the venue itself can interfere with the connection. Stage mediumship is a balancing act between maintaining the Spirit link and managing the live environment. When distractions occur, it can momentarily weaken the blend.

Scepticism and Confrontational Energy

Healthy scepticism is absolutely fine, and most mediums including myself welcome it. But confrontational scepticism is very different.

In a private reading, if someone arrives determined to disprove everything, the reading becomes an emotional tug-of-war rather than a communication. That energy can prevent Spirit from coming close because the sitter is effectively shutting the door.

On stage, one hostile audience member can influence the entire room’s energy. Mediumship thrives on emotional openness. Aggressive scepticism reduces the natural openness needed for the link to develop strongly.

The Wrong Time for the Right Message

Sometimes the person simply isn’t ready for what Spirit wants to say. They may be emotionally fragile, angry, in denial or still processing grief. Spirit will not push a message through if the sitter cannot receive it safely.

On stage, Spirit may attempt to reach someone who is not in the right emotional state to be publicly addressed. In such cases, Spirit may step back entirely, leaving the medium with only a partial link that fades quickly. This can appear as if the reading has gone wrong, but in truth, Spirit is protecting the individual.

Conclusion: Readings Don’t “Go Wrong”—They Just Don’t Always Go as Expected

Mediumship is a blend of energy, emotion and awareness. When all three align, the connection feels effortless. When one is out of sync — whether it is the sitter, the medium or the moment — the communication becomes more challenging.

As someone who has spent much of my mediumship career working on stage, I have learned that even the most skilled mediums encounter difficult nights, heavy crowds or hard-to-reach sitters. That does not mean Spirit has failed. It simply means the conditions were not ideal. Mediumship is not perfection. It is sensitivity, timing and trust.

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Psychic Medium Dean: The Online Controversy Surrounding Him

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Psychic medium Dean: the online controversy surrounding him — and why mediumship may pay the price by Psychic Medium Kristian von Sponneck

 

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Do You Really Have a Spirit Guide? Clearing Up My Perspective as a Medium Who Doesn’t Work With One

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Do you really have a spirit guide? Clearing up my perspective as a medium who doesn’t work with one by Kristian von Sponneck

I openly state that I don’t work with a spirit guide. People have messaged me saying they were shocked, relieved, reassured, confused — and in many cases, comforted that the idea that a professional medium doesn’t have (or doesn’t use) a spirit guide challenged something they had been taught for years.

So I  want to expand on this topic properly.

Some readers asked, “Does this mean I don’t have one either?”
Others said, “I’ve never felt a guide… and now I feel less alone.”
And a few said, “Maybe I’ve been talking to myself all this time.”

This post is to clear up my standpoint — and hopefully give you permission to trust your own experience rather than chasing something you’re told you must have.

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Spirit Guides: A Popular Teaching, But Not a Universal Truth

For decades, spiritual and mediumship circles have taught that everyone has a main guide, usually from a different era or culture, assigned to them for life who provides help, protection or information.

It sounds mystical, powerful and comforting.

But mediumship isn’t a factory.
There is no standard blueprint.

Some people genuinely experience a guide.
Some experience something more symbolic.
Some experience nothing at all.
And many believe they have a guide simply because they were told they should — not because they’ve ever clearly experienced one.

That doesn’t make anyone wrong.
It just means the spiritual experience isn’t identical for everyone.

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Many Mediums Think They Have a Guide, But Are Really Hearing Their Internal Dialogue

This part needs saying, even though few will admit it:

Many people mistake their internal voice for a spirit guide.

Internal dialogue can be: comforting, wise, directional, intuitive, insightful, familiar…and still be your own subconscious, not a separate being.

There is nothing wrong with that.
In fact, tuning into your inner wisdom can be incredibly powerful.

I’ll be writing a full post on internal dialogue later, but for now, I just want to introduce the idea that:

You might think your guide is speaking to you — when actually, you’re speaking to yourself in a deeper, more intuitive way.

And that is absolutely valid.

My Position: I Don’t Work With a Guide — But Let’s Be Fair… The Opposite Could Also Be True

I’ve always said that I don’t have a spirit guide.
I don’t feel one.
I don’t see one.
I don’t call on one.
And I don’t pass messages through a middleman.

My mediumship works directly, clearly and naturally without one.

But — and I want to be completely fair here — it’s also possible that I do have a guide and simply don’t realise it.

Some mediums experience guides as a constant presence.
Some mediums hear a name, see an image, or feel a personality.
Some mediums don’t consciously detect their guide at all.

It’s entirely possible a guide helps me without presenting themselves in a way I recognise.

Maybe their influence is subtle.
Maybe they step aside because my connection is direct.
Maybe they simply don’t interfere.
Or maybe my awareness doesn’t label them as a guide — so I assume they aren’t there.

The point is:

Not having evidence of a guide doesn’t automatically mean you don’t have one.
And having a guide-like experience doesn’t automatically mean you do.

Working Without a Guide — And Why It Works For Me

When I connect with Spirit, the communication is direct, unfiltered, immediate, and natural.

I don’t feel the need to insert another presence into the process.

Some mediums prefer the structure of a guide.
Some use it for protection.
Some use it for confidence.
Some use it as a way to organise their connection.

For me, a guide would feel like an unnecessary extra step.
But again — that’s my way of working.
Not the universal way.

Mediumship evolves differently for every person.

So… Do YOU Really Have a Spirit Guide?

Here’s the most honest answer:

You might have one.
You might not.
You might think you have one but are actually hearing your intuition.
Or you might have one and not realise it — just like I might.

What matters is not the label.
What matters is how you connect.

You are not less spiritual if you don’t feel a guide.
You are not “behind” in your development.
You are not lacking something.
You are not blocked.

You are simply experiencing Spirit in your own unique way.

And that is exactly how it should be.

Final Thought: Your Connection Is Yours — Not Tradition’s

Tradition has made spirit guides seem compulsory.
But spirituality isn’t a checklist.
Mediumship isn’t a script.
And the Spirit world doesn’t follow human rules.

Whether you work with a guide, without one, or aren’t sure, your mediumship is still entirely valid.

And I hope this clears up my standpoint — not just for those who asked, but for anyone silently questioning whether they should feel something they don’t.

You don’t have to force it.
You don’t have to pretend it.
You don’t have to conform.

Your connection is enough.
Just as it is.

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Do You Really Have a Spirit Guide?

Ghosts and Mediums: Understanding the Difference Between Spirit, Hauntings, and True Mediumship

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Ghosts and mediums: understanding the difference between spirit, hauntings, and true mediumship by Psychic Medium Kristian von Sponneck

The words ghosts and mediums are often thrown together as if they belong to the same world. In reality, they sit on two very different sides of the spiritual spectrum. As a psychic medium, I often meet people who assume that my work involves chasing ghosts through dark corridors, speaking to lost souls trapped between dimensions, or clearing out haunted houses like something from a TV show.

But genuine mediumship is far more grounded, far more human, and far more healing than the sensationalised version we see online.

In this post, I want to break down the relationship between ghosts and mediums — what they are, why people confuse them, and what truly happens during spirit communication.

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What Exactly Is a Ghost?

The term ghost is loaded with emotion and Hollywood imagery. For most people, a ghost is:

A spirit stuck between worlds

A restless presence

A trapped soul unable to move on

Something that haunts a location

While there are countless stories and personal experiences of hauntings, the truth is far more nuanced.

Many ‘ghost experiences’ are actually:

Residual energy left behind

Emotional imprints in a location

Heightened intuition from the experiencer

Spirit trying to get someone’s attention in the only way they can

Or, sometimes, simple misinterpretation of noise, light, or atmosphere

A ghost is not always an intelligent spirit trying to communicate. Sometimes it’s more like a spiritual echo — an energetic footprint, not a conversation.

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What Is a Medium?

A medium is not a ghost-hunter.

A medium is not an exorcist.

A medium does not “see dead people everywhere” like in a film.

A medium is someone who can blend their energy with the energy of spirit to receive:

Images

Sounds

Feelings

Memories

Personality traits

And most importantly, messages

Real mediumship is about connection, not fear. It’s about empathy, healing, validation, and giving people the chance to hear from those they love.

Mediums work with spirit intelligence, not with trapped echoes or residual energy.

Why People Confuse Ghosts and Spirits

Mediums communicate with spirit, not with “ghosts” in the Hollywood sense.

Spirit is conscious, aware, intelligent, and capable of meaningful communication.

Ghosts — at least in the way society defines them — are often:

Fragments

Memories

Energetic imprints

Emotional leftover signatures

But because both involve the unseen, people naturally group them together.

The confusion usually comes from:

TV ghost-hunting shows

TikTok ‘paranormal’ creators

Haunted house attractions

Dramatic storytelling

These entertainment sources blur the lines between intuitive connection and spooky theatrics.

Do Mediums See Ghosts?

Mediums don’t see “ghosts wandering around.”

Mediums experience spirit presence when there is an intention and a purpose.

A medium’s connection relies on:

Attunement

Psychic sensitivity

Emotional intelligence

Trust in the process

The presence of a communicator in spirit

We don’t walk around being bombarded by random spirits. That’s a myth created to make mediumship look chaotic or scary.

Genuine mediumship is controlled, focused, and respectful.

Are Hauntings Real?

Yes — but not always in the way people think.

Some hauntings are simply energetic residue.

Some are environmental triggers that heighten the senses.

Some are spirit trying to reach the living but failing to find a clear pathway.

And occasionally, yes, an intelligent presence may be attempting to communicate.

Mediums sometimes get called into these situations, but not to fight or banish anything — more to understand what the energy is and why it’s there.

When Ghosts Are Actually Spirit Trying to Communicate

Many people assume that:

A cold spot means a haunting

A flickering light means a ghost

A shadow means something negative

A noise means someone is trapped

But often these experiences are simply spirit making themselves known in the only way available at that moment.

Spirit communication is subtle.

It’s rarely dramatic.

It’s never theatrical.

Mediums work in the space between subtle intuition and clear connection — the place where meaning and message meet.

Mediumship Brings Clarity Where Ghost Stories Bring Fear

Ghost stories entertain.

Mediumship heals.

Ghosts are external, mysterious, and often frightening.

Mediumship is internal, emotional, and deeply human.

A ghost story might thrill you for a moment.

A mediumship reading can change your life.

Why Spirits Communicate With Mediums (And Not With Everyone Else)

Everyone has intuitive ability, but not everyone is attuned to the spirit world. Spirit will choose a medium when:

The energy is right

The message is important

The medium is open and receptive

There is a need for validation, healing, or closure

Mediumship is not about “pulling spirits in.”

It’s about being sensitive enough to hear when they call.

In the End: Ghosts Are the Mystery — Mediums Bring the Meaning

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the real heart of mediumship lies not in fear, but in connection.

Ghosts are the unexplained.

Mediums give the explanation.

Ghosts are the echo.

Mediums hear the voice.

Ghosts raise questions.

Mediums bring answers.

Mediumship isn’t about the haunted house at the end of the street — it’s about the love, memory, and humanity that continue long after physical life ends.

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Derek Acorah: A Deeper Look at the Medium, the Man, the Controversies — And Why I Still Hold Him in High Regard

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Derek Acorah: a deeper look at the medium, the man, the controversies — and why I still hold him in high regard by Psychic Medium Kristian von Sponneck

I’ve written about Derek Acorah before, but I want to go much further this time. The name Derek Acorah sits at the crossroads of admiration and controversy in a way few mediums ever experience. He was loved with passion, criticised with intensity, misunderstood by many, yet eternally remembered by almost everyone who ever saw him work. For someone to have such an impact — good or bad — they must have been doing something remarkable.

And Derek was remarkable.

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He was one of the most recognisable mediums the UK has ever produced, a genuine household name, and arguably the only medium who achieved mainstream entertainment status on national television. Whether you adored him or questioned him, Derek Acorah was unforgettable. His presence changed the way the public viewed mediumship, for better or worse — but always dramatically, always passionately, always powerfully.

Today I want to explore him properly, not just as a viewer might, but as a fellow working psychic medium who understands the pressures, expectations, complexities and vulnerabilities of the platform.

Derek Acorah Was a Born Entertainer — And That Is NOT an Insult

  People underestimate just how important “entertainment” is in mediumship. Before evidence can land, before Spirit can communicate, before the reading can unfold, a medium must do one crucial thing:

Hold the audience.

Most mediums struggle with this. Derek never did.

He had absolute command of a room. His stage presence was palpable. His confidence was theatrical, magnetic and infectious. He could raise the entire energy of a theatre within seconds. Whether people believed in mediumship or not, they believed in Derek Acorah the performer.

And here’s the truth most mediums won’t admit:

Mediumship needs showmanship.
Not fakery.
Not theatrics for the sake of it.
But presence.
Derek had presence in a way that cannot be taught.

Thousands who saw him live said his readings were incredibly accurate, heartfelt and personal. People walked away with closure, comfort and clarity. And those personal experiences — the ones that never make headlines — tell a different story than the controversies.

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The Controversial Moments That Defined Him — But Should Never Define His Entire Career

Let’s address them directly, because avoiding them would be dishonest and disrespectful to both Derek and the reader.

The “Mary Loves Dick” Moment (Most Haunted)

This clip exploded online. It became a meme, a running joke, a viral snippet replayed far outside its original context. But what people never consider is how much editing, framing, producer expectations and narrative-driven television shape these moments.

Derek’s energy, personality and channelling style made him a perfect target for out-of-context humour. But a five-second clip cannot erase decades of genuine work, thousands of sincere readings and countless people who benefited from his mediumship.

The Creed Kafer Incident

The infamous setup by the Most Haunted team — feeding Derek the fictional spirit name “Creed Kafer” (an anagram of Derek Faker) — is probably the most quoted criticism he ever faced.

But let’s put that into perspective.

Derek was working under: immense pressure, tight filming schedules, producers hungry for content, the expectations of millions of viewers, and a format where “nothing happening” was simply not allowed.

Most Haunted was an entertainment show, not an experimental laboratory. Derek was a performer being pushed to deliver under unnatural circumstances. Anyone who thinks they would fare perfectly in the same environment — with cameras in their face, crew expecting drama and a manufactured storyline — is naïve.

One manipulated moment does not define an entire profession or an entire lifetime of work.

The Driving Force Behind Derek — His Wife, Gwen

People underestimate the role Gwen Acorah played. She wasn’t just Derek’s wife; she was his manager, organiser and emotional foundation. She kept the machine running, protected him from overwhelming schedules, handled the practical side of touring, dealt with logistics, bookings and public relations, and stood by him through every controversy.

Behind every medium is a private life the public never sees.
Gwen anchored Derek’s.
And that stability allowed him to flourish on stage.

Without her, Derek’s career might never have reached the scale it did.

The Michael Jackson Séance — A Defining Moment of TV Mediumship

When Sky TV scheduled a highly publicised séance for Michael Jackson, Derek stepped into a spotlight most mediums would never dare to face. It was bold, bizarre, controversial and unbelievably high pressure. Critics ripped into it before it even aired.

But Derek delivered it with the same passionate energy he gave all of his work. Whether people liked the concept or not, he handled a near-impossible situation with professionalism. It wasn’t just a séance — it was a testament to Derek’s fearlessness as a medium and performer.

He stepped into every arena without hesitation.
That alone deserves respect.

Derek Off-Screen: The Version Most People Never Saw

Here’s the part the media NEVER talks about.

People who met Derek one-to-one tell a completely different story compared to the headlines. They describe him as: warm, caring, down-to-earth, genuinely present, emotionally intuitive, surprisingly gentle, deeply respectful, and committed to his sitters.

This is the Derek mediumship insiders know.

This is the Derek his audiences adored.
This is the Derek whose private readings changed lives.

Most mediums would be proud to be remembered this way — controversies or not.

From One Medium to Another: My Honest View of Derek Acorah

As a working psychic medium, I see Derek clearly — not as a meme, not as a scandal, not as a media character, but as a fellow professional who carried the weight of national fame on his shoulders.

Here is my truth:

Derek Acorah modernised the public’s view of mediumship.

He brought mediumship into millions of living rooms.

He made the subject accessible.

He made it exciting.

He made it entertaining.

He made it something people talked about.

He wasn’t perfect — none of us are.
He wasn’t without criticism — no public figure is.
But he was pioneering, influential, larger than life, and impossible to replace.

Few mediums today will ever come close to the visibility, reach and impact Derek achieved.

The Legacy Derek Acorah Leaves Behind

People still talk about him.
People still defend him.
People still enjoy his old shows.
People still say, “I saw Derek once and he was incredible.”

That is legacy.
That is impact.
That is what survives after controversy fades.

Derek Acorah wasn’t just a medium — he was a phenomenon.

And despite everything thrown at him, he continues to be remembered with love, loyalty and respect from those who experienced his work first-hand.

From one medium to another, with honesty and admiration:

Derek, thank you for the energy you brought to this world — and the world beyond.

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Research Mediums: A Deeper Dive Into the Problem Nobody in Modern Mediumship Wants to Confront

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Research Mediums: A deeper dive into the problem nobody in modern mediumship wants to confront by Psychic Medium Kristian von Sponneck

I’ve touched on this topic before, but it’s time to go deeper — properly deeper — because the problem of research mediums is growing, spreading and damaging mediumship more than most people realise. And while many prefer to tiptoe around it, I’m not interested in staying quiet. The craft deserves better than silence.

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What Exactly Is a “Research Medium”?

  A research medium is someone accused of gathering information about sitters before a reading or live demonstration. Not psychically, not spiritually — but through: social media profiles, public posts, online memorials, old photos, comments sections, hashtags, friends lists, online obituaries, and even event RSVPs and ticket names.

This is not mediumship.
This is data collection dressed up as intuition.

And it doesn’t take much effort. In today’s world, you can learn someone’s entire family history, relationship status, bereavements and pet names just by scrolling their profile for five minutes.

Yet on stage, this manufactured knowledge gets presented as “psychic evidence,” and the public — unaware of the tactics — often fall for it.

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The Tactics Research Mediums Are Accused of Using

Let’s break them down clearly:

Pre-Show Facebook & Instagram Searches

Mediums check the names of people attending shows, look through their profiles and memorise key details.

Scanning Tribute Posts

If someone has posted about a loved one’s passing, the medium suddenly “brings through” the exact details.

Studying Public Comments

People unknowingly hand over evidence in comment threads.
A research medium simply reads, memorises and repeats it back later.

Looking at Who Liked Certain Posts

Friends, relatives, co-workers — all become potential targets.

Using TikTok Lives to Gather Information in Real Time

This is a new trick:
Viewers comment, share details, tell their story — and five minutes later the medium “magically” picks them out with those exact details.

Fishing Questions Disguised as Evidence

A classic technique:
Give a vague statement, wait for the sitter to react, then expand it into something that sounds psychic.

These tactics are clever, calculated and increasingly common — especially on social media platforms where people willingly expose every detail of their lives.

The Problem: It Looks Real — Too Real

This is where the danger lies.
A research medium appears perfect.
Accurate.
Fast.
Instant.

Every message is “spot on.”
Every detail hits.
Every connection looks supernatural.

And that is exactly why this damages mediumship.

When the public sees flawless readings delivered with unnatural speed, they assume: truly gifted mediums should all work like this, if you don’t read like this, you must be less gifted, perfect = genuine, slower, and more natural readings = weak evidence.

In reality, the opposite is often true.

Real mediumship contains pauses, emotions, moments of confusion, communication issues, energy fluctuations and human imperfection. It’s authentic. It’s raw. It’s not a rehearsed script.

Perfection is a red flag — not proof.

The TikTok Battleground: Mediums Publicly Accusing Each Other

This is where things get messy.

TikTok has become a war zone for mediums accusing each other of fakery, hot reading, staged videos and research-based readings. It’s no longer private whispers behind closed doors. It’s full public drama.

One example often brought up by TikTok creators is Psychic Medium Dean, who has been heavily accused online by numerous TikTokers of researching people’s social media before giving readings. Again — and this is crucial — these are accusations, not proven facts. But the sheer volume of videos, critiques and exposés has fuelled enormous controversy.

What happens next?

Mediums begin attacking one another.
Creators jump on the trend for clout.
Audiences become confused and cynical.
The entire field starts to look unstable.

Mediumship becomes entertainment warfare.
TikTok becomes the judge, jury and executioner.

This isn’t spiritual growth — this is chaos.

Why I Avoid TikTok

I try to keep away from TikTok for one very clear reason:

It is not a serious platform for a serious topic like mediumship.

TikTok rewards:, speed, drama, exaggeration, sensationalism, flawless performance, highly emotional reactions, and attention-grabbing “shock” readings.

Mediumship doesn’t belong in 30-second emotional bait clips.
It doesn’t belong in staged reactions.
It doesn’t belong in a platform that encourages “instant evidence” culture.

Spirit communication is profound, delicate, meaningful and sacred.
TikTok is chaotic, performative and built for virality — not authenticity.

Mediumship loses integrity the moment it tries to adapt to an environment built on superficial metrics.

The Real Damage Research Mediums Cause

Here’s the truth:

Research mediums aren’t just deceiving audiences — they are destroying trust in the craft.

Because when these mediums get exposed, the public doesn’t say:
“That medium was fake.”

They say:
“Mediums are fake.”

All of them.
The good ones.
The honest ones.
The evidence-based ones.
The ethical ones.

One person’s deceit becomes the downfall of everyone’s reputation.

And that is why this problem must be addressed openly.

Why I Work the Way I Do

This is where I stand:

I will not research you.
I will not stalk your Facebook.
I will not study your TikTok comments.
I will not memorise your posts.
I will not manufacture evidence.

My readings come from Spirit — not social media.

And if that means I’m not “perfect”?
Good.
Real mediumship isn’t.

Final Thoughts: The Craft Deserves Better Than Research Mediumship

If we want mediumship to survive — genuinely survive — we must be willing to call out what harms it.

Research mediums harm it.
TikTok theatrics harm it.
Manufactured perfection harms it.
Public fighting harms it.

Mediumship is sacred.
Mediumship is real.
Mediumship is meaningful.

But it can only stay that way if we protect it from those who treat it as a shortcut to attention.

The truth is simple:

Spirit communication doesn’t need research.
Only fraud does.

This article reflects my perspective as a working psychic medium and discusses accusations that have circulated online regarding TikTok psychics, including claims aimed at “Psychic Medium Dean.” These accusations come from external sources and commentators; they are not my personal claims of fact. My intention in writing this piece is not to condemn, but to highlight important issues around trust, integrity, and discernment in mediumship—especially in the unregulated world of social media.

Please note: This blog post is NOT written about Psychic Medium Dean James Fox.

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Yes — Anyone Can Come Through, Even Those You Had Conflict With

In my previous blog post, I touched on the idea that anyone connected to your life can come through during a mediumship reading or demonstration. Today, I want to go deeper, because this is something many people are unprepared for:

Yes — someone you didn’t like, didn’t get on with, or even fell out with can absolutely come through in a reading.

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It might be your ex–mother-in-law.
It might be Uncle Jack you couldn’t stand.
It might be the relative you cut off years ago.
It might be someone who caused you pain, stress, or lasting emotional scars.

  Mediumship doesn’t operate on emotional preference. Spirit communication is not filtered by your personal history or your feelings toward that person. Anyone who had a connection to your life — positive or negative — can step forward if they feel the message is relevant.

And sometimes, their message isn’t pleasant, soft or comforting.

Why Difficult or Estranged Loved Ones Sometimes Step Forward

Spirit isn’t concerned with who you liked or disliked. Spirit communication is driven by:, truth, healing, understanding, unresolved emotion, accountability, closure, lessons, and perspective.

A strained relationship in life doesn’t magically disappear in the Spirit world. The emotional imprint is still there. And sometimes, that communicator steps forward because something still needs to be acknowledged — from their side or from yours.

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Not All Spirit Messages Are “Nice” — And That’s the Reality of Genuine Mediumship

Let’s be honest.
Real mediumship is not all hearts, flowers and perfect apologies. Some people in Spirit were blunt, difficult or abrasive when they were alive — and guess what? They can present in the same energy when they come through.

That might mean:

a personality that isn’t warm

a tone that is direct or abrupt

memories that aren’t easy to revisit

an absence of apology or accountability

or a message that challenges you emotionally

And this is where my responsibility as a medium becomes important.

The Line I Draw as a Professional Medium

As a psychic medium, I always honour the truth of the message — but I also honour the dignity of the sitter.

That means I do not deliver:

explicit content

deeply personal or private information that could embarrass the sitter

degrading remarks

foul language

abusive behaviour presented as “a message”

Spirit brings emotion, truth and honesty — but cruelty does not pass my platform, ever.

However, if a difficult communicator steps forward with a genuine message — even if it’s not wrapped in warmth — I will generally pass on what is said, with care and clarity.

Mediumship is not just about comfort; it is about connection, truth and understanding.

Checking Consent Before Sharing Sensitive or Public Messages

In private readings, I can deliver the message gently and respectfully, ensuring the sitter feels safe and supported.

In a public demonstration, however, it becomes more delicate.

If a difficult communicator steps forward on stage, and the message feels sensitive or deeply personal, I will often pause and ask the person receiving the message:

“Would you prefer this privately or publicly?”

This gives them control.
It ensures dignity.
It protects their emotional boundaries.
It respects the fact that not all messages are meant for a room full of people.

I will never force a sensitive message into a public space without the sitter’s permission.

Why Difficult Communicators Often Bring Powerful Healing

Here’s the surprising truth:
Some of the most healing readings I’ve ever given came from people the sitter didn’t like — or actively avoided — in life.

These messages can bring:

clarity

understanding

unexpected accountability

emotional release

closure you didn’t know you needed

validation that the past really happened

the freedom to finally let something go

When Spirit brings forward difficult truths, it is not to hurt you — it is to heal what still lingers.

Staying Open-Minded Is Essential in Mediumship

Every communicator — good, bad, difficult, loving, unexpected — steps forward for a reason.
Every message has purpose.
Every connection brings insight.

When you come into a reading with a rigid expectation, you risk missing the communicator you didn’t expect — the one who may actually bring the most important message.

Mediumship is not predictable.
It is not controlled.
It is not selective.
It is honest.

Conclusion: Yes, Someone You Didn’t Like Can Come Through — But The Message Has Purpose

Spirit communication is about truth, not preference.
It is about healing, not comfort.
It is about delivering what you need, not what you want.

As a medium, I honour the message, but I also protect the sitter. I deliver with integrity, clarity and care — and I draw the line where dignity begins.

You may not like who comes through.
You may be surprised.
You may be challenged.
But you will always receive truth — handled with compassion.

That is genuine mediumship.
And that is my commitment.

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Why Anybody Can Come Through in a Mediumship Reading — And Why You Should Always Keep an Open Mind

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Spirit Communication Isn’t Limited to Close Family Members

One of the biggest misconceptions people bring into a mediumship reading — whether it’s a private sitting or a theatre show — is the belief that only their closest family members can come through. They expect a parent, a sibling, a partner, a grandparent or a child. And while those loved ones often step forward, they are not the only ones who can.

In truth, anybody connected to your life can come through in a reading.

A friend.
A colleague.
An ex-partner.
A distant relative.
Someone who loved you quietly.
Someone you may not have seen for years.
Someone who simply wants to acknowledge you or bring a message that matters.

Spirit communication is far broader, richer and more surprising than people realise.

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Spirit Chooses Who Comes Through — Not the Medium and Not the Sitter

  Mediumship is not a request service. You cannot “summon” a specific person, and I cannot force a particular loved one to step forward. Spirit communication works through intention, relevance and timing.

Spirit decides who comes through because Spirit sees:

what you need emotionally

what message will help you

what situation you’re facing

what guidance or closure you’re ready for

what relationship still needs healing or recognition

Sometimes the communicator is exactly who you expected.
Sometimes it’s the last person you had in mind.
And sometimes it’s someone whose message arrives like a bolt of truth, shifting things you didn’t know needed shifting.

Why Spirit Isn’t “Around You” All the Time

Another misunderstanding is the idea that Spirit is constantly standing behind you, waiting for you to book a reading. That’s not how it works.

Spirit cannot be everywhere at once, with multiple people, in multiple locations, delivering perfect messages on demand. Energy doesn’t function like that. Just as living people cannot physically be in twenty places at once, neither can Spirit.

Communicators step forward when:

the moment is right

the message is needed

their presence makes sense

they can get through clearly

you are open to receiving

This is why every mediumship reading is completely unique. No two are ever the same. Not in content. Not in emotion. Not in energy.

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You May Be Surprised Who Steps Forward — And That’s a Good Thing

Some of the most powerful messages I’ve ever delivered came from people the sitter wasn’t expecting.

A childhood friend who passed too young.
An ex-partner bringing apology or closure.
A distant grandparent they barely knew but who played a role in their lineage.
A colleague who meant more to them than they realised.
A neighbour who watched them grow up.
A mentor, a teacher, even someone who once helped them through a difficult time.

Spirit communication isn’t confined to the traditional “family tree.”
It reaches across connections, emotions, experiences and relationships — big and small.

Always keep an open mind.
Spirit certainly does.

Why Being Open Allows the Reading to Flow More Deeply

When people enter a reading expecting only their closest loved one, they unintentionally block the natural flow of communication. They start comparing reality to expectation. They start listening through disappointment instead of openness.

Spirit will still come through — but the sitter may miss the beauty of the message because they’re waiting for a different voice.

When you stay open, the reading becomes richer, clearer and far more meaningful. The communicator who arrives is the one who has something important to say right now. That message may shift your heart, your understanding or your direction in a way you never imagined.

Every Reading Is Different — And That’s the Magic of It

As a psychic medium, I never know who will step forward. Every reading, every show, every moment of connection is entirely new. No repetition. No predictability. No formula.

This is what makes mediumship real.
This is what keeps it authentic.
This is what makes it powerful.

Spirit communication is not a script.
It’s a living, breathing interaction between this world and the next.

Why Anybody Can Come Through in a Mediumship Reading — And Why You Should Always Keep an Open Mind

In Summary: Anyone Can Come Through — And Often, They Do

Here is the truth about mediumship, spoken plainly:

You don’t get the communicator you demand.
You get the communicator you need.

They might be someone you adored.
They might be someone you barely knew.
They might be someone whose message arrives at exactly the right moment.

Always keep an open mind.
Always trust the process.
And always remember: Spirit sees the bigger picture.

When you release expectation, you allow the reading to become what it was meant to be — a genuine connection, a moment of healing, and a message delivered with purpose.

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Why I Tell the Truth in Every Mediumship Reading — And Why I Won’t Tell You Only What You Want to Hear

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The Truth Matters More Than Comfort in Mediumship

Mediumship is not about telling people what they want to hear. It never has been — and it never should be. When I stand on a stage during a psychic mediumship show, or sit with someone one-to-one during a private reading, I work with one absolute rule:

I tell the truth.
Not the fantasy.
Not the wishful version.
Not the comforting story.
The truth.

And that truth comes from Spirit, not from me.

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  In a world where many people expect mediums to deliver warm, sugar-coated messages or play to emotions, this approach might feel blunt — but it is the foundation of genuine mediumship. Spirit communication is about evidence, clarity, honesty and real connection. Anything else is performance, not mediumship.

Why Being Honest Is the Only Way Mediumship Works

There is a misconception that a medium’s job is to make someone feel better at any cost. But healing doesn’t come from having your emotions protected. Healing comes from receiving the right message — the true message — even if it isn’t the one you expected.

When Spirit steps forward, they choose what needs to be said. Not what is easiest. Not what avoids discomfort. Not what creates instant gratification. Messages from Spirit are designed to bring understanding, healing, acceptance, accountability and emotional clarity.

If I softened, edited or censored that message to please someone, I would be getting in the way of the very thing I’ve been asked to deliver.

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I Don’t Embellish, I Don’t Interpret Beyond Evidence, and I Don’t Make Stories Fit

Whether in a private reading or a theatre demonstration, I deliver exactly what I receive — not what I think someone wants to hear. And that means:

If Spirit gives a detail that seems unusual, I give it exactly as it is.

If a message brings truth rather than comfort, I deliver it with compassion but without distortion.

If the communicator is someone unexpected, I won’t pretend it’s someone else just to satisfy expectation.

If Spirit doesn’t give an answer, I won’t create one.

Mediumship becomes weak and unreliable the moment the medium tries to “fix” the message. I refuse to do that.

In Both Readings and Shows, Spirit Leads the Conversation — Not the Sitter

Some people come into a reading with a very fixed idea of what they want to hear:
a particular apology, a particular sentence, a particular person, or a particular outcome. And when the message doesn’t match the fantasy, they feel disappointed.

But mediumship is not a request service. You don’t order a Spirit message the way you order a coffee. Spirit decides who comes through and what gets said, because Spirit knows what is needed.

Want comes from the mind.
Need comes from the soul.

In every reading, I honour the soul-level message — because that’s where the real healing is.

The Most Powerful Messages Are Often the Ones People Didn’t Expect

Time and time again, the most transformative messages I’ve delivered were the ones the sitter didn’t anticipate. The communicator they weren’t expecting. The truth they weren’t ready to ask for. The memory they had buried. The moment of clarity they didn’t even realise they needed.

This happens because Spirit sees the emotional landscape clearly, without fear, ego or denial. Humans don’t. And that’s why truthful mediumship matters.

When a medium starts saying what they think the sitter wants to hear, they are no longer working with Spirit — they are working with assumption. And assumption has no place in genuine mediumship.

Honesty Builds Trust — And Trust Allows the Reading to Go Deeper

When you know a medium isn’t going to placate you, flatter you, or twist a message to keep you happy, you learn you can trust the process. People return to me — both privately and to my shows — because they know exactly what to expect:

Honesty.
Clarity.
Straightforward evidence.
Real messages from Spirit, unedited.

That trust opens the door to deeper connection. When the sitter isn’t trying to force a preferred outcome, Spirit can communicate freely and with purpose.

Genuine Mediumship Is Not “Nice” — It Is Real

It is easy to tell someone what they want to hear.
It is harder — and far more valuable — to tell them what Spirit wants them to receive.

Genuine mediumship isn’t about trying to look perfect. It isn’t about staged emotion, polished lines, or giving every audience member a Hollywood ending. It isn’t predictable. It isn’t controlled. And it certainly isn’t scripted.

It is real.
Raw.
Human.
Spiritual.
And honest — always honest.

My Promise as a Medium

Whether you see me at a theatre event, a demonstration, or in a private sitting, my promise is simple:

I will tell you the truth.
I will not embellish.
I will not over-interpret.
I will not pretend.
I will not manufacture comfort.
I will not rewrite Spirit’s words to suit expectation.

You deserve authenticity, not performance.
Spirit deserves accuracy, not dilution.
And mediumship deserves truth, not entertainment dressed up as evidence.

Conclusion: I Won’t Tell You Only What You Want to Hear — I Tell You What Spirit Gives

Mediumship isn’t about pleasing the sitter.
Mediumship is about serving Spirit.

That means telling the truth — every time, in every reading, with every message. Some messages bring comfort. Some bring clarity. Some bring release. Some bring accountability. Some bring healing.

But they all bring truth.

And truth is the foundation of real mediumship — the kind that lasts, the kind that matters, and the kind that changes lives.

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