Psychic vs. Medium

What’s the Difference & Why It Matters

One of the most common questions I hear is:
“Kristian, are you a psychic or a medium — or is it the same thing?”

I understand why people get confused. Both psychics and psychic mediums work beyond the five physical senses, both can give you insight into your life, and both can share information you haven’t told anyone. But while there’s overlap, they are not the same thing.

I work as both a psychic and a psychic medium. The abilities can blend, but the source of the information, how it comes through, and what it’s used for are different. Let me explain.

When I’m Working Psychically

When I work psychically, I’m tuning into your energy — your aura, your emotions, your relationships, your choices, and the patterns shaping your life.

In this mode, I’m not speaking to spirit or connecting with loved ones who have passed. I’m reading what’s going on for you now, what’s influenced your past, and the strongest possibilities for your future based on your current path.

This might include:

Picking up on emotions you haven’t spoken about.

Spotting repeating patterns in your life.

Showing you opportunities that are opening up.

Highlighting challenges so you can prepare for them.

Reading the “unspoken” dynamics in relationships.

I use my intuitive senses — the clairs:

Clairvoyance (clear seeing)

Clairaudience (clear hearing)

Clairsentience (clear feeling)

Claircognizance (clear knowing)

A psychic reading is about guidance and clarity. It’s not about fixed fate — you have free will — but it can help you make informed choices.

When I’m Working Mediumistically

Mediumship is different. In this mode, I’m connecting with spirit — loved ones who have passed, spirit guides, or other non-physical beings who step forward.

I can’t promise a specific person will come through. Spirit chooses when to make that connection.

When they do, my first job is to give evidence so you know exactly who I’m speaking to. This might be:

Appearance and personality.

Specific memories or life events.

How they passed.

Hobbies or habits.

Important dates, places, or objects.

Once you recognise them, I pass on their message — which could be love, reassurance, guidance, humour, or something they’ve been waiting to say for years.

The Key Difference

Put simply:

Psychic: Reading your energy, life, and path.

Medium: Connecting with spirit to bring you evidence and messages.

All mediums are psychic. Not all psychics are mediums.

How I Work in Both Ways

Sometimes I start psychically, talking about your life, and then a spirit steps forward. Other times, the reading is entirely mediumship. And sometimes it’s a blend of both. I let it happen naturally — I never force it.

Example:

I was giving a psychic reading about career changes when a man stepped in from spirit — mid-50s, fond of fishing, cheeky humour. My client instantly recognised her brother. His message gave her the encouragement she needed to make a bold career move.

Common Misconceptions

You can summon anyone I ask for.
No. Spirit decides when to step forward.

You must be reading my mind.
No. I read energy, emotions, and patterns — not every thought you have.

Mediumship is like a normal conversation.
No. It’s a mix of impressions, emotions, and images that I interpret.

You must have a dramatic origin story.
No. I’d love to say I’m a third-generation psychic or had a near-death experience, but I haven’t — and I won’t make one up. I believe we’re all born with the ability. I just do it.

What to Expect in a Reading With Me

Clear explanation — I start by explaining the difference between psychic and mediumship.

Opening the link — I begin psychically, tuning into your energy.

Spirit connection — If a spirit steps forward, I switch into mediumship.

Direct delivery — I tell you exactly what I get, with no filler.

Your questions — We end with anything you want to explore further.

Questions I Get Asked Most Often

Can you bring through anyone I ask for?
No, I can’t promise a specific spirit will come through.

Will you tell me my exact future?
No — I’ll show you the strongest possibilities based on your current path.

Will you tell me something bad?
If it’s important, yes — but always constructively.

Do spirits talk to you all the time?
No — I open and close the link when I choose to work.

Can you connect with pets in spirit?
Yes — and they often come through with love and recognition.

In Summary

When I’m working psychically, I read your energy — your life, choices, and path.
When I’m working as a medium, I connect with spirit to bring evidence and messages from loved ones who have passed.

I can do one, the other, or both in a single sitting. My style is direct, honest, and focused on giving you real, useful connections — no made-up backstories, no fluff.

Psychic work gives you clarity for your path. Mediumship reminds you that love and connection don’t end.
Together, they can change the way you see your life — and the world beyond it.

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Psychic vs. Medium