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Good News and Useful Stuff
Discover effective therapies for mental clarity and emotional growth, find out more about supporting studies or statistics on the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches.
Or simply read the uplifting stuff!


What is Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) And How Can I Use It?
What is Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and how can it help? Learn how CFT reduces self-criticism, stress and emotional overload, and how one therapist is using this for a self-led therapy intervention in their personal life.

Katy Wicks
Feb 35 min read


Whose Advice is Right?
Most advice contradicts itself. That's why real wisdom comes from knowing your values, understanding your season of life, and choosing what truly fits you. Find out how to do that, here!

Katy Wicks
Nov 18, 20255 min read


Free Speech, Fear and Listening: Who Really Gets Heard?
Free speech is protected by law, yet fear and inequality shape who gets heard. Explore how listening can build hope, not hate, in a noisy world.

Katy Wicks
Sep 17, 20257 min read


"Not My Circus!" - and Other Lessons in Compassion
When life feels chaotic and compassion feels inconvenient, how do we choose grace over judgement? In this reflective Happy Citta blog, explore how to stay soft in a hard world.

Katy Wicks
Aug 5, 20254 min read


From Boom to Zoom: A Generational Journey Through Health, Habits and Healing
Discover how five generations from the Silent Generation to Gen Z, have shaped their health, habits, and wellbeing. Explore trends in alcohol, parenting, diet, media, and mental health, and see how each era influenced life expectancy, from ration books to wellness apps.

Katy Wicks
Jul 30, 202510 min read


The Psychology of the Ick: Understanding Annoying People
Happy Citta isn't interested in quick-fix labels like “toxic” or “high maintenance” (though we love a good meme). We believe in curiosity over conflict. When someone gets under your skin, the most helpful question isn’t “What’s wrong with them?”, it’s “What’s this telling me about me?”

Katy Wicks
Jul 23, 20255 min read
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