Since I was a little girl, around the age of six or seven, I would have dreams that I didn’t realise at the time were premonitions. A few days later, they would play out at school, exactly as I had seen them. To me, it felt as if I had watched a “mind movie” that later unfolded in reality. It was fascinating and magical—my first experience of being deeply connected to spirit.

Of course, life brings its challenges. Society, parents, friends, peers—and religion—all carried their own expectations. My mum was deeply religious, and I was raised Catholic before later converting to Christianity. Within that environment, tarot, psychics, mediums, palmistry, and anything of the sort were not accepted. But I couldn’t ignore my natural curiosity. I was always drawn to the occult, astrology, and the supernatural, even if I didn’t yet have the words to explain why.

Over the years, I received a few psychic readings myself, and slowly my own spirit team—my higher self and my guides—began to show me the way. In one dream, they revealed that my then-partner and I were no longer aligned. I saw Clapham Common, the sun setting, and with it came a sense of release. The stress, worry, and anxiety I had been carrying broke open, and I knew I would be okay. I listened to my intuition, returned the engagement ring, and chose not to enter a wedding due to daily arguments about money and other conflicts.

My then partner chose to end the relationship after three and a half years. My world seemed to unravel. I lost my home, my partner, his family and friends, and the future I thought I was building—wedding plans, mortgage, everything. I wanted to hide away forever. But instead of running, I turned to healing and therapy. This was the true beginning of my spiritual awakening. It was as though the universe stripped away everything that no longer served me, even when I didn’t yet understand why.

Out of that darkness, I chose to start again. Nursing no longer felt fulfilling, so I left and started my own business—more importantly, I began listening to my intuition. A few readings had suggested I would move into healing crystal work, and sure enough, I created a unique product combining light with the energy of healing crystals.

For a long time, I denied who I truly was. I blocked my gifts, resisting the highest version of myself. With the guidance of wonderful mentors, I learned to trust my intuition, deepen my connection with my spirit guides, protect my energy, and eventually step into my calling as a psychic reader.

When something comes so naturally, why deny it?

It was then that I made a discovery: I am a medium. My grandmother on my father’s side also carried this gift, though she never openly admitted it. She had been the one appearing in my dreams all along—guiding me, protecting me, and encouraging me. With time, I developed my mediumship, learning to connect with loved ones in spirit and share their messages with those here on Earth.

I also trained in Reiki healing, and it felt as if my healing hands instinctively knew where to go. Clients began telling me I was a natural healer, and I realised it was time to align fully with that truth.

It has been a profound journey of self-discovery, healing, and awakening. My purpose is clear: to use my gifts in service to others—whether through readings, healing, or coaching. This is my life’s work.

Kind regards,

Crystal Johns