So you want to get a reading but aren't sure which kind of reading is right for you? To really understand what kind of reading is right for you, you have to understand that psychics posses different talents and abilities, and they all can't do the same stuff. Psychic is just a general term that means that the person has psychic powers of some kind. But these abilities vary greatly.
Many who are new to the psychic community aren't aware of the different type of psychics available, mostly because some people have this idea that psychic ability is one ability...a particular one they saw on tv or elsewhere. Usually, most assume that all psychics get visions (which is portrayed in television) but this is not true. Every psychic does not get visions.
So what are some of the different psychics available to you? A psychic medium is probably the most popular. These people have the ability to channel information from beings in other dimensions. The medium serves exactly as that, a medium, between the physical world(here) and the other side. They convey messages they receive from the other side to the physical world. So if you were looking to connect to a loved one who has passed on, this would be the best option. Usually, a good medium has many abilities, including the ability to hear voices, see visions, and have clear feelings about what's coming through.
On the other hand you don't always need a medium, what if you want someone to give you an indication of your emotional state? Empaths have this ability. These are people that are able to feel the emotions inside of you to get a good sense of your emotional state. This could be useful if you want a neutral person to confirm your emotional state or it can also be a good opportunity to learn about yourself and face some emotional issues that maybe you weren't aware about.
Finally, what if you just have a question on love or work? Well, in that case, you don't need a medium or a empath, just make sure the person has ability with clairsentience. Clairsentience is the ability of "clear feeling". This is an individual who always has hunches and gut feelings that prove true. That means if you have a clear question on love, work, money; they should be able to get a clear feeling or hunch to give you the right answer.
Remember, its key to consider the qualifications of your psychic and what you are looking for before setting up a reading, otherwise we can be disappointed and sometimes confused about the results.