FAQs About Mediumship

Why might you want to connect with Spirit?
When we lose someone close to us, we want to know so much. Contacting Spirit can validate our belief in the afterlife, and what happens to our souls when we die physically. Where did they go, and what are they doing? Are they okay? Do they know that I love them, and do they love me? Maybe you want to send Spirit a message, or make amends, or you’re wondering if you will be reunited “on the other side.” People who want to connect with Spirit are looking for assurance, advice, uplift, support and healing. It’s part of the healing process.

Who goes to see a Medium?
I have seen an equal amount of people grieving the loss of parents, partners, wives and husbands. I also see people who are grieving the loss of children, friends and even pets. Some people come for a session because they are interested and curious about the process and even some who are making connections of their own and need support and guidance.
Grieving the loss of a loved one is an on-going, continual process. It takes time, and just when you think you are “out of the woods,” the pain and sadness can arrive without notice. Each one of us experiences the healing journey in our own, individual way. Sitting for a session, I like to say, is a healing balm on a deep wound. We still need to process, to mourn, to work through the changes in our lives that the loss has brought to us but knowing that your loved one in spirit is settling in to their new state of being and remains connected and aware of the loved ones they have ‘left behind,” can ease your grief and bring you a sense of peace.

What happens during a session with you, and how does this really work?
In person sessions are held in a comfortable room in a professional office setting. I’ll ask you to sign a consent form and then I will explain the process and how it is you should respond to the flow of information from Spirit. I will start with a blessing to welcome Spirit and then we enjoy the experience. There are tissues, water and snacks if you should need them.
Sessions by phone or video chat are also available and are just as effective as in person sessions.

Can I ask to connect with a certain person?
I cannot control who comes through, but I often say, “I don’t know why the person/people you hold dear wouldn’t want to connect.” If they are present to the experience they will usually step forward. If they are out bowling - lol – we may not hear from them. Sometimes it might not be who you expect, or it may be multiple people. You might hear from someone you hardly knew, or from someone who is related to someone else in your life and they see you as a messenger meant to relay a message. Most people seem very pleased with the connections they make and the outcome of their session.

Does Cathy offer private or group sessions?
I can tailor your session for you. You can come alone, you can come with a family member or a friend. You can schedule a small private group, a large private group or you can come to a larger public session. You can even enjoy a session via video chat such as Skype or Facetime or by phone. For more detail you can read about my offerings here.
What is the ultimate intention of a mediumship experience?
The ultimate intention and goal of this experience is to support the healing process during the long and emotional journey of grief and mourning. When you connect with a loved one in spirit, it encourages healing and the ability to move forward. I like to say, it’s like a soothing balm on a deep wound.

What should I do after a reading?
After a reading it is best to do something relaxing. You may want to sit quietly or go for a walk. You may even want to indulge in some comfort food. Give yourself a break from stress and tension and let the messages from the Other Side settle in. It often requires days and sometimes even weeks for you to receive the maximum benefit of the information presented during a reading. Some people report feeling fatigued after a session. What we know is that the energy of connecting along with the elevated emotions access the brain in a way that increases brainwave activity.

What is the client’s job during the session?
Try to be as open to receiving as possible. Listen, and validate whether the information given makes sense or not. It’s a three conversation between you, me and your lovies in spirit! Most important, relax and benefit from your connection with Spirit.

What’s the difference between a psychic and a medium?
Psychics rely on their basic sense of intuition and psychic ability to perceive information from the vibrational energy of people or objects. A psychic can read this energy to perceive past, present, or future possibilities in that person’s life.
I like to say psychic energy is like the AM dials on a radio. AM is a certain band-with and strength of signal.

A medium is a psychic who can also connect with the spirit or consciousness of people who have physically died. So every medium is a psychic, but not every psychic is a medium. A medium uses her or his abilities to tune in to the spirit energy surrounding a person. This means mediums rely on the presence of non-physical energy outside of themselves for the accurate and specific information relevant to the person in the session.

Mediumship then, is like the FM dials on a radio. Different band-with, different strength and signal.

What if no one comes from spirit to connect with you during a session?
I have never had this experience during a session. In all my years of sitting with Spirit, someone always presents themselves. But, if that were to happen it does not mean that Spirit does not want to connect with you, but that it might not be the right time. They may be waiting for a better time, when their messages make more sense. Sometimes, a person coming for a session is in deep, recent grief and can feel blocked or unable to make sense of the information coming through. In the rare case that this happens with your reading, we will reschedule a reading a few months later and try again with additional fee.

How can I prepare for a reading?
All you need to do is present with an open heart and an open mind.

What are the senses and what do they mean?
The “Clairs" are the psychic senses, or as I like to call them, the senses of the soul. Every Medium has their own unique combination of dominant senses. Here are some of most common:
Clairvoyance - clear seeing
Claircognizance - clear knowing
Clairaudience - clear hearing
Clairsentience - clear feeling

What is the science behind Mediumship?
Science is a language we use to explain things, including the metaphysical. I think you would agree that before we knew how to explain gravity it existed, right? While we are not able to understand exactly how these psychic and mediumistic experiences occur, we do know through scientific study that brainwaves created in a specific sulci of the brain register differently when a person making connections is tested. For many years mediums and psychics along with monks and meditators have been subjected to brainwave mapping, MRI imaging and cognitive testing. We are beginning to put the pieces together and this will lead us to the understanding that we are just tapping in to our deeper senses, it is normal and just like gravity, it existed before we could understand and explain it using the language of science.