Paula

Mrs Paula Benhaddad

Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor

“I am a Person Centered counsellor based in Fife. I see clients in person in Auchtermuchty and Cupar, or online and outdoors in my local area. Please see my website for more information.”

About Me

I offer a truly Person Centred approach, providing a safe space to gently explore what's on your mind. My aim is to deeply listen and accompany you as you discover your own path forward. This way of working is ideal if you seek a supportive, understanding environment. Here, you can process feelings and gain clarity. We can connect indoors, online, or find calm walking outdoors.

Approach

You’ll find sessions that move at your pace, often beginning with what matters most that day and unfolding through gentle questioning, reflective silence and practical experiments between meetings. In person in Auchtermuchty or Cupar, online or walking locally, I tune into how your body, history and cultural background shape responses to loss, stress or changing roles, helping you name patterns and try small, value-led steps. Many people coping with grief, illness or cross-cultural strain find this steady, accepting way of working helpful.
Contact Paula

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

Services

I specialise in bereavement counselling, trauma therapy, and supporting people who identify as neuro divergent.

Services Offered:

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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Elderly
  • •Individuals
  • •Organisations
  • •All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

    Learn more about Anxiety
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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

    Learn more about Grief & Loss
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    Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

    Learn more about Chronic Illness
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    Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

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    ADHD

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

    Learn more about ADHD
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    Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

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    Suicide Bereavement or Crisis

    The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.

    Learn more about Suicide Bereavement or Crisis

Professional Title:

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    Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor

    A counselor certified to provide clinical mental health services including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological conditions.

Qualifications

University of The Highlands and Islands

Registrations

COSCA (Counseling and Psychotherapy in Scotland)

MCOSCA

Service Area

Clear Heart Counselling

In-person & Online

Auchtermuchty, Scotland

United Kingdom