Colin is a true inspiration; a gift to all those on a spiritual journey. When I first started working with Colin many years ago, he said his goal was to help me discover the medium that I am. Like Native American teachers, his goal was to bring out the knowledge and wisdom that was already inside of me, and to help me have a more direct connection with my guiding influences. As Colin says, “Being a medium is not what we do, it’s who we are.” Mediumship is a by-product of our relationship to the Divine. Source energy lives within us, and as we realize that connection, the world of communication opens to infinite possibility. Colin works through the heart and helps his students to immerse themselves in the presence and experience of the spirit world. Colin Bates is a dear friend and it has been a privilege to work with him throughout the years.

Who am I as a spiritual being? That was my big take away from Collins classes. It proved to be a more important question to me than mediumship itself. It continues to be so, years later. I found his long group meditations to be most helpful, profoundly moving. I found that they brought me down deep and made me feel more connected to myself and everyone around me. His voice would put me into a trance state within minutes. The meditations assisted subtle inner shifts in perspective that have proved to be transformative.

Colin works from the heart and is a caring spirit led teacher with an amazing ability to encourage and lead you to what is needed most within your learning journey, a true ambassador to spiritualism, highly recommend him for learning, mediumship or guidance.

Colin Bates is an amazing teacher, mentor, and gifted reader. He has a very eclectic knowledge based and he teaches from the heart. He is incredibly supportive and wise. He has taught me so much about not just psychic and mediumship work but also about Spirit and our Souls, as well as love! I cannot recommend him enough!

I came to Colin on a referral from the late Janet Nohavec to improve my Trance Mediumship and Mediumship overall.  What I received was something I wasn’t expecting.  I learned the true love of Spirit that comes with the hard work and devotion. I learned who I truly was and there’s a freedom and genuine love that radiates from that freedom.  There are very strong bonds you build with your classmates through this process.  Colin has an innate ability of nurturing and inspiring you to be your best, while building your confidence as a medium that no other mentor or tutor was able to do.  You are definitely transformed after his mentorship if you are dedicated and put in the work.  It is a transformational experience that you will never forget.  I highly recommend him to everyone from Beginners to Advanced!!

Colin Bates is one of the most spiritually in-tune people that I have trained with. His gentle persona and natural connection to Spirit flows through him as he shares with others. Colin has a magickal quality about him that has taken me deeper into tuning into Spirit, along with tapping into my own ability to reach Heightened States of Consciousness. I am deeply appreciative of Colin and his Spiritual teachings, especially in the way he has encouraged me to believe in my own abilities to link in. I am grateful! With all love, light and joy,

Colin is a skilled teacher and mentor but his true and inspiring aspect is his love for his students. I immensely benefited from his ability to assess what each student requires to manifest their abilities. For me, I needed to develop self-confidence and belief that what I could offer the service to Spirit by serving my brothers and sisters was present. He told me I was fabulous and he meant it because he could see what I could not see. Colin’s brilliance is quite evident. He is an accomplished speaker and his sharing of philosophy is excellent.
Colin and David are loved and cherished by me and I look forward to seeing and being with them.

Colin has been a catalyst of extraordinary transformation in my life. Thank you

Colin Bates is a rare teacher — someone whose wisdom and presence go far beyond instruction. His depth of understanding of trance, and his way of guiding each of us to connect more fully with Spirit, has changed the way I approach my own practice and my life.

There’s a calm strength in Colin that makes learning feel safe, even when we are pushed to go deeper than we thought possible. He encourages without pressure, teaches without ego, and gently shows how trust, surrender, and openness can open doors we didn’t even know existed. The way he explains the subtle aspects of trance — the blending, the stillness, the intention, and the sacredness of communication — brings clarity that resonates long after each session.

Working with Colin has helped me see trance not just as a skill but as a sacred partnership with Spirit. His teaching is not only about technique; it’s about growth, integrity, and honouring the work in every moment. The insight, patience, and genuine care he gives to every student are extraordinary. I feel truly blessed to be mentored by someone who embodies the depth, truth, and compassion he asks of us in our practice.

Colin’s guidance has been transformative. I leave each session feeling more grounded, more confident, and more connected — not just to Spirit, but to myself.

I have been mentored by Minister Colin Bates on numerous occasions, and his professionalism, depth of knowledge, and genuine compassion continually and consistently set him apart as an exceptional Spiritual Medium and mentor. Colin’s guidance has enabled me to significantly enhance my own ability to connect with spirit, and his steady reassurance has strengthened my confidence and personal potential.

Colin’s teaching approach is both structured and sensitive. He demonstrates how to hold and present evidence with clarity, integrity, and respect, ensuring that messages are delivered in a caring appropriate and supportive manner. His expertise, combined with his thoughtful and empowering mentorship, has played a pivotal role in my continued spiritual and professional development.

I am incredibly grateful for all the opportunities I have had so far to join his mentorship courses to become competent and ensuring that stepping into my own power is effective and seamless.

I truly recommend his expertise in mediumship to anyone seeking a refined, ethical, and truly impactful learning experience from a wonderful man with exuberant personality and a fabulous warm sense of humour.