Hakomi Therapy

A mindfulness-based, body-centered therapy that helps individuals uncover unconscious patterns and heal through gentle self-discovery.

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Hakomi Mindfulness-Based Therapy

A gentle, body-centered approach that uses mindfulness to explore core beliefs, emotional patterns, and relational wounds.

Best for

Trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, stress, identity issues.

Session format

Individual, Couples, or Group · In person or Virtual.

Typical cadence

Weekly · Session length: 50–75 minutes.

Duration

Varies · Short- to medium-term depending on goals

Often combined with

Mindfulness practices, IFS, EMDR, somatic experiencing.

Evidence base

Developed by Ron Kurtz in the 1970s, grounded in mindfulness and somatic psychology, widely respected in integrative psychotherapy.

What Is Hakomi Therapy?

Hakomi Therapy is a mindfulness-based somatic approach that helps individuals explore unconscious beliefs and emotional patterns stored in the body.

In sessions, the therapist guides clients into a mindful state, where even subtle body sensations, emotions, or gestures are observed with curiosity. From this place of awareness, hidden beliefs can surface, such as:

“I’m not good enough.”

“I don’t deserve love.”

“The world isn’t safe.”

How Hakomi Therapy Helps in Recovery

Integrating Mindfulness and Body Awareness for Deep Healing

Uncovers unconscious patterns

Brings hidden beliefs into awareness

Promotes deep self-compassion

Mindfulness softens self-criticism and shame

Strengthens relationships

Heals attachment wounds and improves communication

Integrates mind and body

Uses the wisdom of the body to guide healing

What to Expect in Each Format

Hakomi sessions are experiential and often include:

Mindfulness practice

Entering a calm, curious state of awareness.

Body-focused exploration

Observing posture, tension, or subtle movements.

Experiments in awareness

Gentle exercises to uncover unconscious beliefs.

Integration

Applying new insights to daily life and relationships.

Who Benefits from Hakomi Therapy?

Supporting Individuals Seeking Mindful, Body-Centered Healing

Hakomi Therapy benefits individuals who want to explore their inner world with gentleness and curiosity. It supports those seeking deeper self-awareness, emotional healing, and a more compassionate relationship with themselves through mindful, body-centered approaches.

Trauma & Grief

People struggling with trauma, grief, or loss

Depression & Anxiety

Individuals with depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues

Couples & Trust

Couples experiencing communication or trust difficulties

Childhood Wounds

Survivors of childhood neglect or relational wounds

Self-Discovery

Anyone seeking a gentle, mindfulness-based path to self-discovery

Why TruPaths Highlights Hakomi Therapy

Experience mindful healing through compassion, connection, and body awareness.

TruPaths highlights Hakomi Therapy because it blends mindfulness, somatic awareness, and deep compassion. For individuals seeking a gentle but powerful way to uncover hidden patterns and heal, Hakomi provides a transformative approach.

FAQs about Hakomi Therapy

Do I have to talk about trauma?

Not necessarily. Hakomi works with present-moment awareness, which often naturally reveals underlying patterns.

Is Hakomi spiritual?

Hakomi emphasizes mindfulness and self-awareness, giving it a spiritual feel, but it isn’t tied to any religion. Anyone can benefit regardless of personal beliefs.

Is Hakomi evidence-based?

It’s a mindfulness-based therapy with growing clinical support, effective for trauma, emotional regulation, and personal growth.

Is it covered by insurance?

Coverage depends on your provider and therapist’s license; sessions may be reimbursable under general psychotherapy benefits.

How is it different from traditional talk therapy

Hakomi uses body awareness and present-moment mindfulness, not just conversation, to uncover unconscious patterns for deeper healing.

Can Hakomi help with trauma or anxiety?

It is a somatic, mindfulness-based psychotherapy that focuses on how past experiences are stored in the body and influence present-day emotions, beliefs, and reactions.

Find Recovery Options Offering Hakomi Therapy

Healing begins with awareness. Hakomi Therapy helps clients explore unconscious beliefs, release trauma, and build self-compassion through mindfulness and body wisdom.