There are several ways in which a medium may act as a ghost whisperer. Some mediums allow their entire bodies to be possessed by a spirit. Derek Acorah is a good example of this type of medium who allows himself to be possessed this way. Acorah is also a great example of a medium who uses a spirit to talk to the dead on his behalf, if he cannot communicate with them.

Contacting those on the other side might mean using divination tools, such as writing pads, focusing devices, or statuary to help them raise the energy needed. Some mediums also crystals to help them hear voices, see things, or simply raise their vibrations to the levels of the angels so that they are able to receive communications from the dead. Sometimes holding a picture of the loved one from the other side aids in the communication.

Some mediums have knowledge of what is being said to them from the other side and others do not. That is because a trance can somehow negate the psychic’s consciousness. If you make an appointment with a medium that contacts the other side, you may need to bring an object that was owned by the deceased or a photograph. This may better aid the medium in relaying messages directly back to you. 

It is also common to see a medium behave as if he or she were actually possessed by the person on the other side, so be prepared as this is not always such a pleasant sight. The trance can also leave the medium sick or unresponsive, which can be distressing to watch unless you are used to it.

However, most channelers are not so dramatic and merely relay the messages back from the other side to this world without too much drama.