Published 04/12/2023 • Updated 07/07/2026 by Louise Emma

How to Get the Best Medium Reading

Author Joanne Jones, Trusted Psychics Australia Founder. Psychic Medium, Clairvoyant, Astrologer and Spiritual Advisor. Established in 1992.

When you contact us for a medium reading, you will be speaking with a psychic medium who will channel energy from the spirit realm. A medium reading is a spiritual reading where a psychic will channel energy from spirit to communicate with your loved ones who have passed over to spirit. Spiritualists will deliver healing messages of comfort and hope and provide spiritual guidance.

Choosing a knowledgeable, caring, and professional reader can be the difference between a mediocre reading and one that will help you move forward with peace and closure.

Selecting a professional, compassionate, and ethical reader is essential to experiencing a medium reading that will empower you on your journey to peace and closure.

What Is a Medium Reading?

Psychic mediums provide spiritual readings that can guide you towards comfort and closure. Medium readings are meant to attempt spiritual contact with your loved ones who have passed over into spirit. If someone you love has passed away and you’ve been mourning them and trying to work through your emotional distress, then getting a medium reading can help you find the reassurance you need to know they are at peace.

Mediums can even offer comfort and spiritual advice to individuals who are struggling to move on from an ex-lover. You want to know why it ended, if there was anything more you could’ve done to keep them, how to overcome feeling heartbroken, and how to love again with confidence.

During your reading, you will have the chance to understand why your relationship happened in the first place. You’ll be able to identify unhealthy patterns that were present, let go of attachments and find inner peace again by letting go and moving forward.

Read our new guide on Can a Medium Help Heal a Broken Heart for those who are grieving the end of a relationship.

Why Do People Contact a Psychic Medium?

Finding a good medium is often one of the most important choices you can make when dealing with grief. A professional and highly experienced reader can provide you with comfort, support, and messages of hope from your loved one when you need someone who can sense the emotional pain and heartache you are experiencing.

You may be feeling desperately sad and overwhelmed by grief with feelings of numbness, loneliness, regret, and a deep sense of loss when you decide to contact a medium for a reading. Grief can take over your thoughts because you feel a deep sadness and can’t stop thinking about that person. You may have regrets over things you wanted to say or memories you wish you could experience again, and often have many questions left unanswered.

If you are looking to connect with a loved one who has passed over or heal after a relationship has ended, speaking to a psychic medium can provide support to help you process your grief and develop healthier coping patterns.

Trusted Psychics Australia have helped millions of customers reach out to our team of Professional Psychic Mediums, Clairvoyants and Spiritual Advisors.

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How to Choose the Right Medium for You?

Selecting the right medium could impact your reading experience and how supported you feel.

Many people reach out to a medium when they are going through emotional pain. Whether it’s due to grief, heartbreak, needing reassurance or spiritual confirmation, having the right reader can make all the difference.

Some mediums specialise in evidential mediumship, while others offer a blend of mediumship with psychic reading, clairvoyance, tarot cards, spiritual counselling or intuitive guidance.

How to Find a Genuine Psychic Medium

If you are searching to connect with a genuine psychic medium, choosing someone who is professional, spiritually gifted, and passionate about helping people when they are struggling with their emotions can make all the difference to your reading.

Like any industry, there are some unethical psychic mediums that may not have your best interests at heart. Taking some time to research an online reading service before booking your reading can help you avoid disappointment and greatly increase your chances of finding a genuine medium who makes you feel comfortable, supported, and respected.

Here’s How to Spot a Genuine Psychic Medium:

It can be tempting to book a reading with the first medium that appears in your search, which you may later regret.

Look for Experience and Reputation

When looking for genuine psychic mediums, choose a website that looks professional, as mediums with a good reputation prefer being partnered with services that have a professional feel, transparent pricing and are easy to navigate for their customers.

Check Who Is Really Providing the Reading

Knowing who will provide your reading is important when searching for trustworthy services that will not hide who they are or what they do. They proudly display their service name, how their services work, and what you can expect from them. Websites that try to promote other companies’ brands as their own should be avoided at all costs.

Check How Many Readers Are Available

The number of readers available can sometimes tell you a lot about a psychic service. Most established websites will have a wide range of readers available at any time, day or night.

A popular website with lots of readers scheduled at all times normally indicates a large number of repeat customers who are using the service because they are happy with the quality of the service.

Look for Detailed Reader Profiles

Professional psychic reading websites will show detailed profiles on each of their psychics. Reader profiles usually include information such as how long they’ve been reading, their specialities, and what types of readings they offer. This allows you to browse readers and choose who you think will best suit your needs!

Contact Details & Customer Support

Professional companies should make it easy for you to contact them. Any reliable psychic reading service will have visible contact details on their website. Contact information, customer support options, and company details are clear signs that the company has nothing to hide.

Customer Reviews

Take the time to read what other people say about a service before you buy. Look for websites that offer verified customer reviews from clients who have used the service.

Check for Transparent Pricing

Ethical psychic sites will always display pricing before you book your reading. Reputable psychic websites want you to feel comfortable and know exactly what you’re paying for.

Avoid services that charge high prices, require registration, or use unusual payment methods, as these are big red flags.

Website Security & Privacy

Psychic websites will often ask for personal information and payment details. You should expect the company you choose to prioritise keeping this information secure and confidential. Make sure you can see the padlock symbol in your browser to ensure the website is secure.

Look for Websites That Offer Multiple Methods of Communication

Companies that offer various methods of communication show that they care about their customers and want to provide the best service possible. Whether it’s through phone calls, text chat, messenger services, or live video readings, there are plenty of options for customers.

Psychic mediums should always aim to make clients feel supported, safe, and empowered. When you’re feeling vulnerable, it’s important to work with someone who demonstrates honesty, integrity and kindness.

Signs of a Genuine Medium

When working with a reputable psychic medium who conducts themselves professionally and with honesty, you should feel cared for. You should feel like you can express your feelings without judgement. You should feel respected, safe, comforted, guided, and understood after speaking with a real medium.

A real medium will:

• Demonstrate authentic kindness and compassion while maintaining boundaries.
• Keep the reading centred around spirit communication.
• Speak clearly and professionally.
• Manage your expectations.
• Respect your boundaries.
• Encourage critical thinking.
• Honesty if they don’t make a connection.
• Will not share your personal information with anyone.
• Have transparent pricing and services.
• Know that Mediumship has its limitations.

If you work with a psychic medium, you will feel like they have respect for you and your spiritual connection. You will feel like they care about the emotional turmoil you are going through. One of the best signs that a medium is legitimate is that they know that Psychic Mediumship isn’t an exact science and they will never promise results or make guarantees.

Common Signs Your Loved One May Be Around You

After you lose someone close to your heart, many people say they start to see signs which may be connected to their loved one in spirit. These signs can come in many forms, such as repeating numbers, dreams, familiar smells, random songs, feathers, flickering lights, coincidences, or just knowing they are around you.

When people have been in the midst of grieving, they will often say they find that these signs bring peace, comfort, hope, and joy that they haven’t lost that special connection with their lost loved one.

People often want to speak to a medium to try and understand these signs and how they felt after experiencing what they saw, felt or sensed.

Want to Learn More? Read our complete guide: 22 Signs Your Loved One Is Still Around You, where we explain the most commonly reported signs people experience after the loss of a loved one.

How to Prepare for a Medium Reading

Here are a few tips to help you prepare before speaking to your psychic medium.

Take a few moments to think about what you want to achieve by contacting a medium. Maybe you are seeking support, comfort and closure after your loss or hoping to understand the signs you are seeing from spirit, or you just need some advice about a personal matter that has been troubling you.

Having a reading is a personal experience, so it’s important to find a quiet space where you can relax and talk freely. You may also want to write down questions you have for your medium reading beforehand. Doing some prep work is entirely your choice but can be beneficial if you’re feeling nervous or emotional.

Avoid trying to steer the reading, as often the most powerful mediumship comes through when you least expect it. Allow messages, feelings, names, memories, and spiritual insight to come to you freely. Being open-minded is key.

What Happens During a Medium Reading?

Most people feel anxiety about their first mediumship reading as they are calling at a time when they are grieving for a lost loved one or when their relationship has ended.

Below you’ll find a breakdown of what typically happens during a mediumship reading:

• Connecting With Spirit

Your reading will typically start with the medium tuning into your energy and connecting with the spirit world. If they have been able to make a connection to the spiritual realm, they can pass on messages from loved ones in spirit who have passed over.

• Receiving Messages From the Spirit World

Messages from spirit can come through as feelings, memories, symbolism, names, scenes, intuitive hunches or sometimes a combination of all of these.

• Your Medium Will Share What They Receive

If your medium begins to receive spiritual communication that they believe is specifically meant for you, they will share this with you. Healing messages from spirit are often linked to themes of love, comfort, encouragement, hope or healing.

• Communication With Your Spirit Guide

Spirit guides are here to support us and guide us to self-awareness and personal growth. Throughout your mediumship reading, your spirit guide may provide you with messages of hope and motivation to help you understand your emotional pain and find a pathway to healing from your loss.

• Finding Comfort and Healing

Many individuals choose to speak to a medium because they are seeking comfort. Dealing with grief can leave you lacking motivation, emotionally confused and disconnected from those around you. During a reading, you may receive spiritual insight, reassurance and messages from spirit to help you feel at peace and with a more positive outlook for your future.

• Your Mediumship Reading Will Be Personalised

Every mediumship reading is unique. Some people receive messages from their loved ones who have passed. Other readings may focus on life guidance, spiritual growth, self-help, and awareness. Entering your reading with an open mind and knowing what to expect may encourage a more meaningful and comforting experience.

• Why Experience Matters in Mediumship

Whilst years of experience don't automatically make someone a better medium, experience often plays an important role.

Most professional mediums spend years developing their abilities through meditation, psychic development, spiritual growth, practice readings, mentorship, and mediumship circles.

Why so Many People Seek Comfort and Reassurance From Mediums

Sometimes the most valuable thing about having a medium reading is simply feeling heard. You may carry around questions, thoughts, and feelings for months (or even years) that you’ve never felt comfortable sharing with another soul. Sharing yourself in a safe space can be healing and liberating.

Another common benefit of mediumship is gaining a new perspective. If things aren’t making sense or you’ve found yourself feeling stuck lately, spending some time thinking about your life and learning new ways to approach challenges can help you feel confident and clear again.

I hear from many clients that they feel lighter, more at ease, and hopeful about the future after our sessions.

Whether the reading gave you spiritual insight about what lies ahead, answered questions you had about yourself or your life’s purpose, or reaffirmed that you are exactly where you need to be right now - knowing there is hope for the future can give you the push you need to go after it!

Some clients turn to mediumship as a way to feel more connected to their spiritual side. Sessions can enhance your faith that there is more to this world than what we see with our physical eyes, help you to learn more about yourself, and offer support during periods of growth and transition.

How Much Should You Pay for a Mediumship Reading?

Prices for mediumship readings vary from service to service. Just because something costs more doesn’t mean you will receive better service. Some providers increase their prices due to high demand/reputation, or just overcharging.

Any legitimate psychic reading service should be transparent about pricing, with clear pricing visible on their website before the client needs to supply any details or register on the platform.

Do Mediums Who Charge More Provide Better Readings?

We conducted the Trusted Psychics Australia Customer Survey 2026, asking 3,500 customers whether the price of a psychic reading service played a part in their decision-making process.

87% of customers said price was one of the biggest factors when selecting a mediumship reading. 

85% of customers said they look for affordable pricing, experienced psychics, and high-quality psychic readings before making their decision.

Some unethical services advertise a free five-minute trial and then charge inflated prices once the trial ends. In some cases, customers may pay several times more than expected to continue their reading.

Pricing information should always be clear, visible, and easy to see throughout the website. A reputable psychic reading service should not charge any additional costs for membership or higher rates for certain readers. Customers should not be required to fill out a registration form and provide their personal details before they can find out the price of the reading. It is unethical to operate in this manner.

Cheap medium phone readings should feel professional, supportive, and helpful, where the client feels comfortable speaking about their situation, and their questions will be answered. You should know how much it costs, how it works and feel assured that you are talking to a qualified psychic reader before your session begins.

Trusted Psychics Australia has affordable rates starting at $2.20/min. We keep our rates as low as possible so you can have more time with our highly recommended, ethical and compassionate psychic mediums without the high prices used by other online psychic reading websites.

About Trusted Psychics Australia

At Trusted Psychics Australia, we were created with just one goal in mind: to provide affordable, ethical, and real psychic readings for customers when they need them most.

Since 1992, we have connected millions of customers to professional and talented psychic mediums, clairvoyants, tarot readers, and spiritual advisers. During these 30 years, we have assisted customers through bereavement, relationship breakups, healing, spirituality and times of uncertainty.

Customers contact us for many different reasons; many want to reconnect with a loved one who has passed on. Some customers want reassurance, closure, spiritual guidance, or just answers to those difficult questions they’ve had on their minds. No matter your reason, we aim to provide you with a supportive, confidential, and professional service.

Meet Our Top 10 Trusted Psychic Mediums Australia

Our Top 10 Psychic Mediums have been personally selected by us here at Trusted Psychics Australia. After years of experience in the spiritual industry, we take our psychic reader selections very seriously. We have based our decisions on experience, spiritual connections, gifts, customer reviews, and customer service.

Our psychic mediums are here to connect you to your loved ones who have passed, help you figure out what your signs are trying to tell you, advise you on what steps to take next after a break-up, or just to give you that little bit of extra guidance you’ve been looking for. We want to provide you with a comfortable experience by giving you support, reassuring answers, and helping you feel better.

Below are just a few of our psychic mediums who specialise in readings that involve spiritual connections.

Angie (PIN 1083) specialises in psychic mediumship, love readings, tarot insights, and emotional healing.

Crystal Blu (PIN 5444) specialises in psychic mediumship, tarot readings, spiritual connections, and relationship readings.

Click here to learn more about our Top 10 Psychic Mediums in Australia or see all of our trusted live readers.

About Joanne Jones

Joanne Jones is the Founder of Trusted Psychics Australia. Joanne has been working closely with psychic mediums, clairvoyants, tarot readers, astrologers, and spiritual advisors since 1992.

Throughout the last 30 years, Joanne has guided millions of customers to experienced readers. Gaining a profound understanding of why people turn to mediumship, spiritual guidance, emotional healing, and clarity at life's toughest moments.

Joanne's experience in the psychic industry has allowed her to help thousands of people gain a better understanding of mediumship and spiritual communication. This is why so many clients turn to comforting messages when dealing with loss, uncertainty, and times of change.

Frequently Asked Questions About Medium Readings

What Is a Medium Reading Like?

Professional mediums will tell you that no two readings are the same. When you receive a reading from a psychic medium, they will try to make a connection with your loved one in the spirit world and pass on healing messages to provide comfort for those who are grieving.

Can a Medium Contact a Specific Person?

While many mediums will set an intention to connect with a specific loved one during your reading, most professionals cannot guarantee that they will be able to communicate with someone specific. Many describe the communication process as if one has been guided by spirit.

How Accurate Are Medium Readings?

It’s important to keep in mind that accuracy depends on the experience of the reader, the information being received and your interpretation of the message being conveyed. Good psychics will never claim 100% accuracy and will set realistic expectations when discussing their psychic abilities.

How Can I Spot a Fake Medium?

Fraudulent mediums often use high-pressure tactics, cause fear or are untruthful and will just say what they think you want to hear. Avoid any online reader that says their readings are 100% accurate or asks for additional money for a specific type of reading.

Choose a medium on a reputable psychic reading website, as they will have already vetted all their readers. Look for experienced psychic readers with excellent customer reviews who specialise in the area you are interested in receiving a reading.

Will Mediums Communicate With Pets?

Pets are often considered part of the family. Many mediums believe animals continue to exist in spirit just as people do.

Pet mediumship has become increasingly popular, with many clients seeking comfort in knowing their beloved companion is still close to them in spirit.

During a pet reading, you may receive information about their personality, their favourite activities, things they used to do when you weren't around, shared memories, and your emotional connection.

Just as with loved ones, many people find comfort in receiving messages that reflect the unique bond they shared with their pet.

How Much Does a Medium Reading Cost?

Each psychic service is different, but it should always offer clear, visible pricing details before you make a call. Most services provide fixed call costs regardless of which reader you connect with on the platform. It's wise to shop around as some services are committed to providing affordable readings by top psychics, which are better value than many other highly priced services.

Do Online Psychic Medium Readings Work?

Many mediums believe that distance does not impact your ability to connect with loved ones. Most psychics provide online readings as they are more accessible, with a wider selection of available readers who can be contacted 24/7.

What Happens If I Don't Connect With a Spirit?

Although many readings result in communication with a loved one, no professional medium can guarantee that spirit communication will occur every time.

If the person you hope to connect with does not come through, another loved one may communicate instead, the medium may provide psychic or spiritual guidance, messages may come through in symbolic form, or the spiritual connection may simply not be strong that day.

An ethical medium will never force information or pretend to receive messages that are not coming through naturally.

Speak to a Trusted Psychic Medium Today

If grief, heartache, uncertainty, or unanswered questions are taking their toll, talking to someone who can help may be exactly what you need.

Perhaps you long to reconnect with a loved one who has passed over. Maybe you need some reassurance during a challenging time. Or maybe you just want to understand why you’re experiencing strange spiritual activity and what your next steps should be. Whatever your need, our expert psychic mediums can lend a hand.

At Trusted Psychics Australia, we’ve been connecting customers with caring, ethical, and highly skilled readers since 1992. Browse all of our live readers online now and select the psychic medium who speaks to you.

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