What Is the Kintsugi Method? A Complete Guide to Healing and Transformation
In Japan, when pottery breaks, it isn’t thrown away. Instead, the pieces are carefully repaired using lacquer mixed with gold — a practice called Kintsugi. Rather than hiding the cracks, Kintsugi highlights them, showing that the object is more beautiful for having been broken.
The Kintsugi Method, designed by James Holmes of OLIP Therapy in Fareham, Hampshire is built on the same principle. It’s a therapeutic programme designed especially for survivors of trauma, narcissistic abuse, and toxic relationships. Instead of ignoring the damage, it helps you acknowledge your experiences, repair the “cracks,” and transform them into sources of resilience and strength.
The Meaning Behind Kintsugi
Kintsugi literally means “golden joinery.” In therapy, it represents the belief that:
Your past does not define you — it can become part of your strength
Healing takes patience — one step, one piece at a time
The scars you carry are not flaws — they can be part of your beauty
What Is the Kintsugi Method in Therapy?
The Kintsugi Method is a structured programme that uses hypnosis, guided visualisations, and carefully designed hypnosis sessions to help survivors heal from emotional trauma.
Each session focuses on a different stage of recovery, such as:
Releasing shame and guilt
Healing the inner child
Rebuilding self-worth and confidence
Letting go of toxic bonds
Developing emotional calm and resilience
Stepping into empowerment
Like golden cracks running through repaired pottery, each hypnosis session adds strength, helping you see yourself as whole, not broken.
Who Is the Kintsugi Method For?
The Kintsugi Method is designed for survivors who want to:
Recover from narcissistic or toxic relationships
Rebuild their sense of self after emotional or psychological abuse
Heal wounds from the past that still affect the present
Break free from destructive patterns and trauma bonds
Move from survival into genuine healing and empowerment
The Benefits of the Kintsugi Method
Survivors who have completed the Kintsugi Method report:
Restored self-worth – recognising their true value
Freedom from the trauma bond – breaking unhealthy cycles
Deep emotional calm – learning to regulate and ground emotions
Stronger boundaries – protecting their healing from further harm
Empowerment – rediscovering their identity and confidence
This isn’t just about recovery — it’s about transformation.
Why Choose OLIP Therapy in Fareham?
At OLIP Therapy, we have more than 20 years’ experience supporting people through trauma and personal change. The Kintsugi Method is a unique programme developed exclusively for survivors, blending advanced hypnotherapy with compassionate guidance.
Take the First Step Towards Healing
Kintsugi teaches us that the cracks in our lives are not the end — they are part of our story. With the right support, they can be repaired with strength, beauty, and resilience.
The Kintsugi Method by OLIP Therapy in Fareham helps survivors transform pain into empowerment and move forward with confidence.
👉 Book your free initial consultation today and discover how the Kintsugi Method can help you.
