Thelma has been aware of the spirit world and auric energies since childhood. She has always seen colours around people and about 35 years ago she decided to develop her awareness further. Most of her development was done through the Edinburgh College of Parapsychology. She also joined Gayfield Spiritualist Church, which was in Morrison Street Edinburgh, where she progressed with her development. As life progressed she ended up teaching at both the Edinburgh College of Parapsychology and also Edinburgh Association of Spiritualists in Morrison Street. She served churches and centres throughout the country doing services and also workshops for many years. She also works in many countries throughout the world.