The Hakomi method is a type of therapy that uses mindfulness and focuses on the body to address emotional and psychological issues. It is designed to help people heal from attachment wounds and developmental trauma by exploring deep-seated memories, beliefs, and emotions, often from childhood, that shape how they behave today. Therapists use gentle, compassionate techniques to create a safe space, encouraging clients to become aware of these unconscious patterns and transform them through new experiences.
It was created in the 1970s by Ron Kurtz, drawing from various fields like General Systems Theory, Buddhism, and body-centered therapies like Gestalt and Feldenkrais. This mix makes it a holistic approach, and it continues to evolve with insights from neuroscience and attachment theory.

How It Works

The process involves three main steps: first, building a safe, trusting relationship; second, using mindfulness to discover core material (like hidden beliefs and emotions); and third, providing “missing experiences” to help rewire neural pathways and create lasting change.