Spirit Team UK
Professional Paranormal Investigators
(Est. 2004)
Coming soon, our New Consultancy Service
Later this year our accredited training course
UK Paranormal Society
“Paranormal Investigators of the Year 2007, 2009, 2018”
About Us
We specialise in Haunted properties, ghosts and spirit communication. To date we have carried out over 250 investigations, ranging from small private houses to castles, including such high profile locations as The Ancient Ram Inn, Woodchester Mansion and the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre.
We aim to offer a full paranormal investigation service including UFO's, Vampires, Werewolves, Black eyed Children and many more.
Although we offer a service in a wide range of paranormal cases, our main focus is on Private House Investigations. We feel we have extensive experience in spirit communication, spirit guidance, spirit removal, house cleansing and portal closing.
(Unfortunately we don’t currently have the ability to remove spirit attachments to people but can give advice).
***As Seen on “My Ghost Story***
We use modern equipment blended with traditional methods. We are currently undertaking a research project to understand new ways of understanding Paranormal Phenomena by the use of both scientific and traditional equipment and methods. One such project includes the use of different light sources and their effects.
We offer a fully confidential service and are available to carry out an investigation at short notice.
We are affiliated to the Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena (ASSAP) and members are accredited ASSAP investigators who have undertaken professional training and are members of the National Register of Professional Investigators (NRPI).
The team also has qualified first aiders, full liability insurance and enhanced DBS checked managers.
If would like our help or have any relevant information, please feel free to contact us using the links on our contact page.
Spirit Team UK – Leading the field in Paranormal Investigations.
Enquiry Process
Once you have filled out your details and we have received your information, one of the Team will review the enquiry. Based on the information supplied, we will follow these guidelines.
1. We normally reply to you first by email.
2. We may ask you to complete a Paranormal Activity Questionnaire.
3. This may be followed up by a telephone call to carry out an initial assessment and to offer further guidance.
4. Based on this call, we may then arrange a visit to further investigate any paranormal activity. We will need to carry out a risk assessment to ensure the safety of all those involved.
5. During this visit stage we will carry out a further extensive interview along with a site inspection.
6. Based on this we will put together a plan to best suit your personal needs and goals.
Investigations
This will be booked in at a time convenient to both parties. Before we arrive for the investigation, you will be required to complete a pre visit survey. This tells us about who will be there and what permissions we may need. It also helps us to carry out a risk assessment for everyone’s safety. Depending on the information you provide we may wear body cameras to record our arrival and interview. This is to protect everyone’s interests and will provide essential evidence in the case of any disputes.
On arrival we will carry out a more extensive interview, this will include standard questions that allow us to compare cases. This includes information like types of activity and frequency of events
We will then carry out a site visit to determine the layout of the property and areas where activity has taken place. We will also take readings to determine if there are any unusual environmental factors. This includes Temperature, EMF, Radiation, Co2, natural gas and infrasound levels. We will recheck these throughout the evening to determine any changes and what the possible causes are. All of the readings above in excessive levels can cause hallucinations and feelings of fear.
We may then want to spend some time alone in areas of activity. We can then monitor activity and record audio and video.
Once done we will then discuss our findings and make plans going forward. These can range from general advice, vigils, experiments, board sessions and house cleansing. On completion of the investigation we will leave you a plan of action going forward.
All of the above processes will be subject to everyone’s agreement and will vary from case to case. There will be no pressure from us to carry out any actions against the wishes of the client.
Costs
We do ask that you cover petrol costs. (Plus any other associated costs for those cases further away from our base).
If you choose to make a further donation in gratitude for the service we provide, we would be extremely grateful. Any money we receive is put back into the team to help aid further research into the paranormal.
At the end of each year, if we do have any money left over, then we donate this money to charity. So rest assured, any donations find a worthy home.
If your case involves us purchasing any goods to aid your investigation, we would pass this cost on to the customer.
For example, a house cleansing involves the purchase of sage, candles, crystals, incense, holy water, smudge spray and any other items that are deemed necessary. The cost of a cleansing starts at £25 but maybe slightly more dependant on the size of the property. We have a very high success rate with cleansing, so it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind and a peaceful life.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.
Meet The team
Alan Clifford - Manager
I have been interested in all things paranormal since an early age. My first sighting being in 1979. I helped run the Birmingham UFO Group in the 90's. In 2004 I formed Spirit Team UK with the help of 3 others. To date I have carried out over 250 investigations. I've appeared in several books, newspapers and also the TV program 'My Ghost Story'. My extensive experience in all things paranormal has given me a unique insight into many hauntings, sightings and other strange phenomena including an ability into psychic mediumship. I'm currently writing several books including one about my paranormal research and investigations. Member of; The Ghost Club ASSAP (Association for scientific study of anomalous phenomena) NRPI (National Register of Paranormal Investigators) SPR (Society for Psychical Research) MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) TPS (The Planetary Society) Enhanced DBS
Steph Pickerill - Assistant Manager
I have been interested in the paranormal for 26 years. My first experience was at 15, where I saw my Aunts spirit, I have seen multiple spirits and shadow people. I currently work in a haunted location and have lived in a couple of haunted houses. Background in Medicine Pharmacist Enhanced DBS
Fiona Pickerill - Trainee Investigator
I’ve been interested in the paranormal since I was a little girl after experiencing the paranormal myself growing up. I also live in a haunted property. Looking forward to my training and becoming a full investigator. Enhanced DBS Clearance Health and Social Care Diploma
Emma Clifford - Consultant
Providing a consultant and review service for the team since it’s start in 2004. Providing a critical eye on evidence and team procedures. A history in HR, Admin and Legal services, passing that experience to the team and its procedures. HR Consultant DBS Enhanced Check
Orbs
COMMON CAUSES OF ORBS
Common causes are dust, pollen, insects, drops of liquid in the air and foreign material on or within the camera lens. One or more of these items can easily show up in an image as an orb, especially when a flash is used. The items, such as dust, pollen, insects and drops of liquid, don’t even have to be in the camera’s view to cause the anomaly.Particles in the air between the camera and the focus point of the image will appear as blurry spots or balls of light. It is really just a reflection from the flash, not Mr. Ghost!
ORBS FROM FILM TO DIGITAL
The phenomenon of orbs has increased with the transformation of the modern camera. As devices have switched from film to digital, the phenomenon of orbs began to become a point of discussion.
Upon further examination, research found that as devices began to shrink, they located the flash closer and closer to the lens, and more orbs were appearing in pictures as a result.The closer the lens is to the flash, the easier it is for the flash to reflect off of the dirt, water particle, insect, or other item, and for that reflection to enter the lens and create… an orb, not a ghost, spirit, or other manifestation. This phenomenon is known as backscatter or near-camera reflection.
Also, the higher the ISO used on the camera, the more orbs tend to appear. ISO is the acronym for International Standards Organization, the governing body that standardizes sensitivity ratings on camera sensors. When you change the ISO setting, you’re adjusting your camera’s sensitivity to light. ISO settings can be anywhere from 24 to above 6,000.These settings have a direct relationship to the camera’s sensitivity. A lower setting makes the camera less sensitive to light, while a high setting makes it more sensitive.In English, ISO also refers to how long the shutter remains open while taking a photo. When it is slower and open longer, you will likely just get blurrier images unless the camera and subject are steady. However, with a higher shutter speed, those flashes off of the particles in the air show up as a bunch of orbs. They aren’t paranormal at all, and are nothing to be afraid of. Also take a look back at all those old film taken photos and see how many orbs there are? What a surprise, none to be found.
But i DIDN'T use the flash?
Reflection from other light sources (including infrared illuminators on night vision cameras) is still a possibility and you may still see an orb even if you don’t use a flash. This is also where other image contaminations play a part in orbs, such as foreign material on or in the camera lens. If there is even a tiny piece of dirt or condensation on your lens, it can appear in a picture as an orb.Even if you can’t visibly see dirt or bugs or moisture in the air when you are taking photos, they are there.
Unless you are in a perfect vacuum, these contaminations are always present. This means that you can always end up with orbs in the images.
Orbs and TV/media
One of the biggest problems with the misconceptions of orbs is due to them being hyped up on TV and films as being paranormal. Around 2002 a theory was put forward that orbs were paranormal manifestations but was never proven. Coincidentally these theories became apparent when the cameras made the transition from film to digital plus the influx of small night vision CCTV cameras.
One of the main things that was prominent with the advent of digital cameras was the manufacturers handbooks. At the back was a trouble shooting guide, where you would find a section on blurry spots (or orbs) and how they were created my these new small digital cameras.
Unfortunately this information has been ignored, especially by paranormal media. When all of these TV shows started portraying orbs as paranormal, there was a sneaky bit of marketing going on. They knew that people would experience these same anomalies on their own cameras at home. Thereby influencing people to believe that their own homes were haunted. In turn, people would tune in weekly to watch these “so-called” experts essentially brainwash people into believing them. More people watching equals more chances for advertising, dvd sales, live shows etc. All very clever!
So there you have it, a perfectly normal explanation of orbs, backed up by the actual manufacturers of digital cameras and supported with a healthy dose of science. So if orbs are all you’re getting at home then don’t worry. If you have other paranormal activity then it may be worth contacting those with experience. But please do a simple google search on these things first a little knowledge goes a long way
Consultancy Service
Consultancy Service
Our new consultancy service. This will be a new and exciting way to get answers for your paranormal activity. Our experienced manager will provide an onsite visit to explore and investigate your activity. (Offsite guidance will be given when required). This will be backed up by guides, help and answers going forward to help you. This may involve the team or guidance as to which direction you need to take. Prices will depend on location. Full details coming soon.
Training Course
- 78 Round House Road, Coventry, UK
Coming soon. We will be offering a one day paranormal investigator training day later this year (Saturday). This will take place at a venue in Coventry. Covering all aspects of being a professional paranormal investigator. Please leave your details to register your interest.