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.

A therapist documents a six-week, self-led therapeutic reset during burnout, using CFT, NLP, ACT, Adlerian Therapy and Logotherapy to manage stress, reactivity and the onwards journey.

A reflective piece on people-pleasing, responsibility and burnout — exploring the tension between caring deeply, meaningful work, and a few suggestions for rest, boundaries and balance.

We all wear masks. At work, with family, even with ourselves. This reflective blog explores authenticity vs performance, psychology of the persona, and how to notice the masks we carry.

Exploring the development of ADHD and autism traits in adulthood: masking, life events, pandemic effects, and why awareness matters more than labels.

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.

Discover how to turn your inner voice into a powerful tool for calm, clarity, and confidence. Psychologist Ethan Kross shares 3 science-backed strategies to manage overthinking in this must-watch TED Talk.

We all have days where the world feels a bit heavier. Maybe you’ve caught yourself wondering, “Is this normal?” or “Should I be worried about how I feel?” Or perhaps you've typed into Google: “How long should I feel low before doing something about it?” You're not alone. These are some of the most common questions people ask when they're feeling low.

The work of Alfred Adler taught us that a more holistic view of a person and their lifestyle might be useful in understanding behaviours. I want to concentrate particularly on values clarification