Talent Corner this week is Peter Gregory, 68, who has a strange ability to help people claiming to be haunted by a ghostly presence.

Peter, from Mablethorpe, has spent most of his life investigating the paranormal and visiting homes to treat suspected poltergeist activity.

He said: “Our services and advice was always free and we offered help that people couldn’t get from anyone else. But I’ve always known my ability was more of a curse than a blessing.”

Peter’s wife Sue, who accompanied him on his visits, said they prefer not to use the term ‘Ghostbuster’: “It’s nothing like the film – we were dealing with real people and real emotions, and some of the stuff we encountered was truly horrific.”

Peter worked on dozens of cases over the years but is now retired from the field due to ill health.

Sue revealed how 10 years ago he suddenly lost his hearing overnight - but added: “If somebody was really in trouble he would try to help them.”

When asked what advice they would give to those wishing to follow in Peter’s footsteps, they said: “Aside from having natural parapsychological abilities, you have to be a good communicator and be compassionate in dealing with people.”

However, they offered a warning for youngsters: “Don’t dabble with ouija boards! Around 70 per cent of the cases we have dealt with were caused through this.

“A lot of hauntings are spirits being attracted by a particular individual rather than a place.”