Imi Lo has dedicated her career to helping emotionally intense and highly sensitive people turn their depth into strength.
Her three books, Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity, The Gift of Intensity, and The Gift of Empathy are translated into multiple languages, are treasured by readers worldwide for their compassionate and astute insights.
With two Master's degrees in Mental Health and Buddhist Studies, Imi brings a unique depth to her work. She has trained in philosophical counselling, Jungian theories, art therapy, global cultures, mentalization, and mindfulness-based modalities. Her multicultural perspective has been enriched by living across the UK, Australia, and Asia, alongside her work with organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, the NHS, the mental health charity Mind, and LGBTQ charity London Friend. Throughout her career, she has served as a psychotherapist, suicide crisis counselor, mental health supervisor, and trainer for therapists and coaches.
Imi's contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards including the Australian Government Endeavour Award, the HSBC Social Work Scholarship, and a Postgraduate Scholarship for Buddhist Studies. Her expertise has been featured in major publications such as Business Insider, Psychologies, Marie Claire, HuffPost, The Daily Mail, and The Telegraph.
Areas of Expertise
Coaching Gifted Adults
Philosophical Consulting
Emotional Intensity and Sensitivity
Excitabilities and Giftedness
Existential and Mid-life Crisis
Cross-cultural Experiences
Credentials
Master of Mental Health (Distinction)
Master of Buddhist Studies (Distinction)
Certified Logic-based Therapist (Philosophical Counselling)
Certificate in Clinical Supervision
Certificate in Jungian Studies
Certificate: Using the Enneagram in Psychological Assessment and Practice
What I believe in