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