Imi Lo is an author, mental health consultant, and philosophical consultant who guides individuals and groups to live more meaningful and authentic lives.

Her books, Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity and The Gift of Intensity, which have been translated into multiple languages, are sought out by readers worldwide for their compassionate and astute insights.

Imi holds two Master’s degrees, one in Mental Health and another in Buddhist Studies, and has trained in philosophical counselling, Jungian theories, art therapy, global cultures, mentalization, and mindfulness-based modalities. Her perspective is shaped by having lived in the UK, Australia, and Asia, as well as her work with organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, the NHS, the mental health charity Mind, and LGBTQ charity London Friend. Her professional experience includes roles as a psychotherapist, suicide crisis counselor, mental health supervisor, and trainer for therapists and coaches.

She is the recipient of prestigious awards, including the Australian Government Endeavour Award, the HSBC Social Work Scholarship, and a Postgraduate Scholarship for Buddhist Studies. Imi’s work 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

 

Intense people are truth-tellers, game-changers, and fierce lovers of the world.