Connect with Your Deceased Loved One: 3 Ways I Connect
Why Connect With Your Deceased Loved One
Have you ever wished you could connect with your deceased loved one just one more time? Maybe you long to hear their voice, feel their presence, or receive a comforting message that reminds you of the love you shared.
As a psychic medium, I help people connect with their deceased loved ones through spiritual communication and mediumship readings. If you’ve ever wished you could connect with your deceased loved one, receive a message from someone who has passed away, or simply feel their presence again, you’re not alone. During my psychic mediumship readings, I use three intuitive abilities—clairsentience, clairvoyance, and clairaudience—to experience spiritual connections with loved ones who have crossed over. In this article, I’ll share how I use each of these abilities to help you explore the possibility of connecting with someone you love in spirit.
Losing someone you love can leave you with so many unanswered questions. You may wonder whether they’re still around you, whether they know how much you miss them, or whether there’s something they wish they could tell you. The desire to connect with your deceased loved one often comes from a place of deep love, grief, and the hope that your spiritual connection continues even after death. As a psychic medium, my intention is to provide a compassionate, comforting experience where you can explore meaningful connections and messages from loved ones who have passed away.
As a psychic medium, one of the most meaningful parts of my work is helping people explore the possibility of connecting with their deceased loved ones.
Many people ask me, “Nicky, how do you communicate with spirits?”
The answer may surprise you. Spirit communication occurs differently for each psychic medium. In my personal experience, impressions can come through feelings, mental images like a movie scene, or words and sounds that I perceive intuitively.
Here are the three primary ways I experience these connections during my mediumship readings when we connect with your deceased loved ones.
1. Clairsentience: Feeling the Presence and Emotions of Loved Ones
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately sensed that something was different, even though nobody said a word?
As a strong empath and medium, feelings are one of the ways I experience intuitive communication.
This ability is often called clairsentience, which means “clear feeling.”
During a mediumship reading, I may experience emotional impressions that I associate with a loved one who has passed. For example, I might sense a deep feeling of love, a particular personality trait, or an emotion connected to a meaningful memory.
Sometimes these feelings are subtle, while other times they are quite strong.
For me, clairsentience is about paying attention to those intuitive impressions and sharing them compassionately with the person receiving the reading.
While you are trying to connect with your deceased loved one, my hope is that these moments may bring comfort, understanding, or a sense of reassurance to someone who is grieving. I, too, have walked in your shoes, and there is no better feeling than being at peace and just a bit more peace after receiving that reassurance.
2. Clairvoyance: Seeing Images, Memories, and Symbols
Another way I experience spirit communication is through clairvoyance, commonly described as “clear seeing.”
This doesn’t necessarily mean physically seeing a spirit standing in front of me.
Instead, I may receive pictures, symbols, places, or brief scenes in my mind that are given to me by spirit.
I often describe this experience as watching a snippet of a movie reel playing inside my head.
For example, I might see an image of a particular house, a special object, a familiar setting, or something that appears connected to a person’s memories.
While trying to connect with your deceased loved one, sometimes the images seem straightforward. Other times, their meaning becomes clearer as the reading unfolds. Spirit may give me information a bit at a time. They often stop a scene and show me a different scene, or perhaps more than one loved one comes through and takes me to an entirely different scene.
When this happens, I describe what I’m experiencing rather than trying to force an interpretation.
I believe it’s important to let the person receiving the reading decide whether the information has personal meaning for them.
What I love most about clairvoyant experiences is how even a small image can bring back a cherished memory.
3. Clairaudience: Hearing Words, Names, or Messages
The third way I experience communication is through clairaudience, meaning “clear hearing.”
People sometimes imagine that mediums hear voices exactly as they would hear someone speaking across the room.
For me, the experience can be different.
Clairaudient impressions may come as a word, name, phrase, or thought that seems to arrive intuitively.
Sometimes, while I am trying to connect with your deceased loved one, I may receive what feels like a short message, while other times I experience only a few words.
During a mediumship reading, I share these impressions with my client and allow the conversation to unfold naturally.
One of the most important things I want people to understand is that every reading is unique.
I cannot promise when trying to connect with your deceased loved one that a specific person will come through, that a particular question will be answered, or that every impression will have an obvious meaning. We must respect who has chosen to come forward and sometimes they have the strongest intent, and we must wait patiently to see if a specific person will present themselves.
I approach each reading with an open mind, compassion, and respect for the person seeking a connection.
What Can You Expect During a Mediumship Reading With Me?
If you’ve never experienced a psychic medium reading before, you may feel excited, nervous, emotional, or even a little skeptical. All of those feelings are welcome.
When you schedule a mediumship reading to connect with your deceased loved one, I want you to feel comfortable, supported, and free to experience whatever emotions arise.
My goal is to create a warm, comfortable, and nonjudgmental experience.
Before your arrival, I ground myself and pray protection over both of us.
In addition, before trying to connect with your deceased loved one, I pray to God, both of our angels and spirit guides, and my family to help me to do my work to help you.
Using intent and my tools, I tell your loved ones and spirit, I am ready to receive.
During our phone reading, I focus on the intuitive impressions I receive and communicate them as clearly as possible.
You don’t have to know anything about mediumship or psychic abilities to participate when your goal is to connect with your deceased loved one.
You can simply come with an open mind and a willingness to listen.
Some people seek a mediumship reading because they are curious about spiritual communication. Others are hoping for comfort after losing a parent, spouse, child, sibling, friend, or another person they deeply love.
Whatever brings you to a reading, I recognize that your relationship and your grief are deeply personal.
My intention is always to treat that experience with kindness and respect.
How to Prepare for a Mediumship Reading: 5 Ways to Invite and Connect With Your Deceased Loved One
If you’re hoping to connect with your deceased loved one during a mediumship reading, there are a few things you can do beforehand to help yourself feel spiritually and emotionally prepared.
I often encourage my clients to take a little time before their reading to reflect, set their intentions, and invite their loved ones to join us in spirit. While no medium can guarantee a connection, these simple practices may help you approach your reading with a peaceful heart and an open mind when you are wanting to connect with your deceased loved one.
1. Connect With Your Deceased Loved One Before Your Reading
Yes, talk to them! Whether you’re driving down the road, sitting quietly at home, or looking at their photograph, take a moment to speak to your loved one. You have the ability to connect with your deceased loved one in this way too.
Tell them that you’ve scheduled a mediumship reading with me, Nicky, and that you’re hoping to hear from them.
You might say something like:
“I love you, and I miss you. I’ve scheduled a reading with a medium named Nicky, and I’m hoping we can connect. If you’re able to, please come through and share something meaningful that helps me recognize you.”
You don’t need fancy words or a special ceremony. Simply speak from your heart.
2. Pray and Ask for Spiritual Guidance
If prayer is part of your spiritual beliefs, I encourage you to spend a few moments praying before your session. Before your reading, take a few moments to reflect on your intention to connect with your deceased loved one.
You might ask God, your angels, and your spiritual guides for peace, clarity, protection, and guidance during your reading.
My personal belief is that approaching spiritual experiences with love and positive intentions can help us feel more centered.
Whether you prefer traditional prayer, meditation, or quiet reflection, choose whatever feels comfortable and meaningful to you.
3. Set Your Intentions for Your Mediumship Reading
Before your reading, think about why you’re seeking a connection.
Are you hoping to feel closer to someone you miss? Do you have unanswered questions? Are you curious about what a spiritual connection might feel like?
You can write your intentions in a journal or simply reflect on them quietly.
Setting an intention doesn’t mean you can control what happens during your reading. Instead, it helps you understand what you’re hoping to gain from the experience.
4. Keep an Open Mind and Release Expectations
This is one of the most important things I tell my clients!
Try not to enter your reading with a checklist of specific things that must happen.
You may be hoping to hear a particular name, receive a certain message, or learn something very specific. However, mediumship experiences can be unpredictable. Sometimes, I receive names and sometimes not. I rely on what they feel relevant to share.
I encourage you to remain open to whatever impressions arise while also trusting your own judgment about whether the information is meaningful even if not at that moment, later it may mean something.
(Once while receiving reading myself, my medium friend told me “cannonballs, mercenary, and pilgrimage.” This meant nothing to me at the time. Later, while watching Game of Thrones, those very words were mentioned or happening. I later called my medium friend, and asked, “Is he here watching the show with me right now, is that why he said those words? She said he nodded and said, “YES!”” He was happy that I understood that he is here with me now and in the future and always no matter what I am doing. So, in that session, I received a psychic message that had not yet happened, but meant something later to me.)
Remember, a reading is not a test you have to pass, and there is no right or wrong way to experience it.
5. Find a Quiet, Comfortable Place for Your Reading
Before our session begins, find a peaceful space where you can relax without interruptions.
Turn off the television, silence unnecessary notifications, and make sure you’re somewhere you feel comfortable expressing your emotions.
You may want to have tissues, a glass of water, and a notebook nearby to write down things stated. You may also choose to record what I shared.
Some clients enjoy keeping a favorite photograph or meaningful item close to them during their reading. You are welcome to do so, although these items are not required.
Most importantly, give yourself permission to experience whatever emotions come up. Laughter, tears, memories, and moments of quiet reflection are all welcome.
A Final Thought From Nicky
Preparing for a mediumship reading isn’t about a perfomrance or finding the right words to make a spirit appear.
It’s about creating a meaningful moment for yourself, honoring the love you continue to carry, and approaching your experience with an open heart.
Whether you choose to talk to your deceased loved one, pray, meditate, or simply sit quietly with your memories, let the preparation be a source of comfort rather than pressure.
I look forward to sharing this special experience with you, wherever your spiritual journey may lead.
Can a Psychic Medium Help You Find Comfort After Losing Someone?
Grief doesn’t follow a schedule. (I, too, lost someone special, my husband July 2026, and find myself still grieving.)
You might lose someone and have a hundred questions. You may miss the ordinary conversations, the laughter, the smells, the hugs, or simply knowing they were there.
For people who find meaning in spiritual experiences, a mediumship reading may provide an opportunity for reflection, comfort, or a renewed sense of emotional connection. (For me it provided an immense amount of peace – which is why I choose to help others through my gift as a medium. If I can give that same comfort I received, I want to spread that love and light, creating higher positive energy).
However, mediumship is a spiritual practice. Readings are subjective experiences, and results cannot be guaranteed. Sometimes, even something shared with you in a reading may not mean anything until later, after giving it great thought. (My medium friend drew a flower, which meant nothing to me until I went home and reflected on these two hummingbirds who kept flying in my face. The flower she drew was a hummingbird flower. My husband was presenting his presence to me through those hummingbirds.)
A reading is also not a replacement for professional grief counseling or mental health support when those services are needed, but it can provide an immense amount of comfort, as I has for me. (In addition to medium readings, I also attend professional grief counseling weekly. Both sources help me.)
I believe that compassion and emotional sensitivity should always come first, especially when someone is coping with loss.
Are You Hoping to Connect With a Deceased Loved One?
If you’re curious about mediumship or would like to explore the possibility of receiving a message connected to someone you miss, I would be honored to share a reading with you! Always ending my sessions by thanking your loved ones for coming through and choosing me as a vessel to connect and share.
As a clairvoyant, clairaudient, clairsentient, claircognizance, and empathic psychic medium, I approach every session with warmth, compassion, and an open heart.
If you would like to explore the possibility of spiritual communication and connect with your deceased loved one, I invite you to schedule a compassionate, personalized mediumship reading with me.
Whether you’re seeking a moment of reassurance, hoping to explore a spiritual connection, or simply looking for a meaningful experience, you’re welcome here!
With love and light,
Nicky
Psychic Medium | Insight Psychics
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