Email Life Coaching
Welcome to Self-Compassion Coaching with Diane Linsley. I specialize in self-compassion and post-conventional spiritual development.
As of 2026, I am coaching by email only because of chronic laryngitis from autoimmune disease. Email coaching has many benefits, which you can read about on the coaching page.
Post-Conventional Spiritual Coaching
I am a Christian who has spent many years studying psychology, cognitive development, Zen Buddhism, and different forms of Christianity. I approach spirituality from an Integral perspective, drawing on the work of Ken Wilber, which is most helpful for people at post-conventional stages of cognitive development.
My favorite tool for doing shadow work is the Voice Dialogue process. Do you ever feel like you are being pulled in two different directions, and you can't make a choice? Voice Dialogue helps us understand the different parts of ourselves (our inner voices). This increases our self-knowledge and our ability to shift perspective and relate to others.
I offer spiritual coaching for people who are experiencing faith transitions, especially those leaving the New Age in favor of Christianity. I also help those who are trying to make sense of spiritual phenomena like near-death experiences, lucid dreams and OBEs.
Self-Compassion Coaching
Self-compassion is not the same as self-esteem. Self-esteem is situational and largely based on your performance in the world. You may have noticed how it fluctuates and can be affected by many factors beyond your control.
Self-compassion is the highest form of self-love. It's a spiritual skill that grows stronger the more we practice. Self-compassion is not dependent on our life situations or how other people treat us. It's about accepting, loving, and forgiving ourselves in spite of our weaknesses.
From a Christian perspective, self-compassion is a gift from God. We think of ourselves as children of God and trust in His strength instead of our own. We forgive ourselves because God forgives us. We love ourselves because we trust in God's love.
Self-compassion is more than self-care. It includes self-discipline and taking responsibility for our lives. The processes I teach require time and effort, along with the ability to think clearly and the willpower to change habits of thought and action.
As we practice self-compassion, our love for others increases, and our relationships improve.
You might also enjoy my guided meditations. See the links page for other websites and resources.
Be well,
Diane Linsley