Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

  • A psychic reading works with your energy as the sitter — tuning into you, where you have been, where you are now, and where you are headed. Mediumship is different: it is where I connect with your loved ones in Spirit, the people who have passed. Both are offered at Spirit Led Healing, and many clients choose to experience both.

  • Absolutely, and honestly? I love working with people who are completely new to this. There is something wonderful about being present for someone's very first experience of a reading — coming with no preconceptions and an open mind often means the connection flows beautifully. Whether you are curious, a little nervous, or simply feeling called to try something new, you are very welcome here. There is nothing to worry about and nothing you need to know or prepare. Just come as you are. 🤍

  • Come as you are, with an open mind. I do not care what you are wearing or whether you have meditated. What matters most is your openness — if you arrive with a positive, receptive mindset, the connection flows beautifully and the best evidence comes forward. I would only ask that you try not to arrive with fixed expectations based on previous readings with other practitioners. Every medium works differently, and I would love for you to experience what I offer with fresh eyes.

  • I always ask what you need to know — and I do not believe Spirit would want to tell you anything horrendous. There may occasionally be gentle forewarnings of difficulties ahead, but I see this as a heads-up service. You always have the power to change your course. My work is about building your confidence to navigate the inevitable ups and downs of life, not causing fear or anxiety. I only ever work in Light & Love.

  • Absolutely. Everything shared in a session stays between us. You are in a safe, private space and I treat everything you share — and everything Spirit shares — with the utmost care and respect.

  • Tarot readings are available as 30 minute or 60 minute sessions. Mediumship and animal communication sessions are one hour. The session will run for the time you have booked, so please do arrive promptly to make the most of our time together.

  • I am based in Newbury, Berkshire. My full address is provided on booking. There is free parking available, and I will greet you at the front door and take you through the garden to my studio space. Please note there are a small number of spaced out shallow steps down into the garden and a step up into the studio, so unfortunately the space is not currently wheelchair accessible unless you are able to bring your own ramp. I am happy to chat about how I can best meet any accessibility needs you may have.

  • Simply get in touch by message, phone, or email and we will find a time that works for you. I will always do my best to accommodate your schedule. Details on how to reach me are on the contact page.

Animal Communication General Questions

  • Not necessarily, though I would always recommend you being there in person if possible. So much of this work is about feeling the energy and the emotions in the moment — when you are present with your animal, you experience that connection firsthand, and it is very different to reading notes or watching it back afterwards. I also find that when the owner is present, I receive far more intuitive information about the relationship between you, which is often the most meaningful part. If you are unable to be there, I can work remotely and relay my findings to you — and I can also work from photographs if that is easier.

  • Yes. Just as I can connect with human loved ones in Spirit, I can connect with animals who have passed. If you would like to do this from a photograph, that works perfectly well too.

  • I will always ask your animal's permission psychically before I begin working with them. Getting their consent is absolutely key to me — just as it is with any human client. Your animal does not need to be touched, and I can work at a distance if they are more comfortable that way.

  • No — and I want to be very clear about this. I am not a vet, and animal communication should never be used as a substitute for professional veterinary care. Animals may sometimes speak about their health, and I will always share what comes through, but this should not be taken as a diagnosis or medical fact. If you have any concerns about your animal's health, please always consult your vet. What animal communication can offer is something different — a window into your animal's emotional world, their experiences, their relationships, and what they would love for their future.

Tarot Card & Psychic Readings General Questions

  • This is one of the most common concerns people bring to a tarot reading, and I completely understand it. Cards like the Death card, the Tower, or the Devil can look alarming — but in practice, they are very rarely literal. Death most often represents change and transformation, not someone's passing. The Tower can signal a shake-up, but equally it can mean the breaking down of old habits or ways of living that no longer serve you — which can actually be a very positive thing. A skilled, safe reader holds you through these cards and works with you to find what they truly mean for your situation. Spirit is not here to traumatise you. If there is a difficult message, it will always be framed in a way that helps you rather than frightens you.

  • Yes, absolutely. I always begin by asking the cards what you need to know, and more often than not what comes through naturally covers what is on your mind. But you are always welcome to bring specific questions, and if something has not been covered by halfway through the reading I will reshuffle and redraw. A tarot reading is a snapshot of your potential in that moment in time — and with Spirit's guidance, I am here to help you find clarity on the path ahead.

Mediumship General Questions

  • All mediums are human, and therefore not perfect. Any medium who claims to be one hundred percent accurate is not being honest with you, and I would be cautious about the ethics of that. Within a reading there can be golden moments where the evidence is strong and immediate, and there can be times where things need to build and develop. That is the nature of this work. Social media tends to show only the highlights — the moments where everything lands perfectly — which can create an unrealistic expectation. I would also gently encourage you not to look for specific facts and codes, such as a particular name or date, as proof. There is so much more to your loved ones than facts. What I aim to bring through is personality, memory, emotion — the feeling that they are truly there. That is where the real evidence lives, and that is where my strength lies.

  • You are welcome to let me know if there is someone in particular you are hoping to hear from — and I would actually ask that you tell me this in advance, before your session begins. Knowing your intention allows me to hold that space for you from the very start, and I never want you to reach the end of a reading and feel that the one connection you came for was never given the chance to happen.  That said, Spirit does not always work to our agenda! Sometimes another loved one comes through first — a little like a warm-up act — before your person steps forward. I have come to trust that Spirit always brings who you need, even if that is not always who you expected.

  • I work for the living. As much as I serve Spirit, I always prioritise the person in front of me. If someone comes through that you do not wish to engage with, I will honour that completely. I will say that sometimes Spirit brings someone forward precisely to give you the opportunity to set a boundary you perhaps could not before — and that can be a deeply empowering experience. But the choice is always yours, and I will always follow your lead.

  • Yes — I also work with psychometry, which is the practice of connecting with the energy held within objects and photographs. You are very welcome to bring something belonging to your loved one if you feel it might help strengthen the connection.