Returning to Centre: Personhood of the Therapist
Kingscliff
Sat 31 Jan—Sat 31 Jan 2026
Begin the year grounded and renewed — reconnect with your presence as a therapist. Aligned with vital therapist competencies for reflection reflexivity and self-care, in Hakomi, the personhood of the therapist is considered central to the therapeutic relationship The therapist’s presence, compassion, curiosity, and embodied self-awareness are understood as powerful instruments. Rather than relying primarily on tools of the trade, we bring authenticity, mindfulness, and openness as living conditions that invite safety, trust, and discovery. Cultivating this realness is both a personal and professional practice — one of ongoing self-study, resourcing, and reflection.
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A Taste Of Hakomi: Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy
Perth
Fri 20 Feb—Sat 21 Feb 2026
Hakomi as a method of psychotherapy is based in Mindfulness – the capacity to bring active, curious attention to our experience in the present moment. Mindfulness allows us to connect through our somatic/felt sense to memories of early experiences which have shaped our view of the world and what we can/ do expect. It is in a deep understanding of the beliefs formed and decisions made in response to our early life that real change without constant effort is able to occur.
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Hakomi In The Fishbowl: Experience Live Sessions
Sydney
Sat 21 Feb—Sun 22 Feb 2026
This masterclass style workshop gives participants the opportunity to directly experience the power and subtlety of the Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy approach by observing a master Hakomi therapist provide live sessions. Halko will offer three to four live sessions each day, with each session followed by discussion and debrief of the therapy process. You may simply observe or volunteer to be selected for a live session.
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