The COMPASS Team
There are five main members of COMPASS:
Terry Moriarty:
MA, Cert. Teacher of the Deaf, PG Diploma in Counselling (Distinction)
After many years teaching in secondary schools, further education and special education - the latter including work in a school for the deaf and in a unit for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties - I qualified as a counsellor in 2000. Since that time I have worked at Dorothy Stringer as well as other local schools and also practice privately. I work both with adolescents and adults and as a counselling supervisor. I work from a Humanist/Person-Centred perspective, but also use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy where appropriate Although most of my clients are young people whom I see on a one to one basis, I also work with families.
Fiona Porter:
BSc (Hons) Cognitive Science, MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy
My work as a counsellor/psychotherapist has mainly been in educational environments - universities and secondary schools - although I also work with families affected by substance misuse and those affected by dementia. Having qualified in 2007, I am UKCP registered and a member of the BACP. My work is informed by my training in different therapeutic approaches including Person-Centred, Existential, Analytic and Art Psychotherapy. Therefore my aim is to provide a space that enables me to work in a way that is suited to each person.
Sam Taylor:
PG Diploma in Counselling, PG Diploma in Play Therapy and Accredited Play Therapist
I have 15 years experience of working with children, young people, adults and families in school and community settings. I am a qualified Person Centred Counsellor and pratice as a Play Therapist when working with young people. I am a member of the BACP and PTUK. Play Therapy is helpful for a wide range of emotional and behavioural problems arising from the complex issues that young people face today. Using art and a creative tool kit I can help young people explore and express their feelings and concerns without always having to rely on words.
Miss R. Owca:
Counsellor/Mentor
I am a trainee counsellor/mentor. You may be referred to me if you need someone sympathetic to listen to you. I will try to understand your situation from your point of view without judging you. I will help you reach your own conclusions about your situation and help you find a way forward that best suits your individual needs. If necessary, I can also refer you to other counselling/mentoring/information services for further help. I am also studying Humanistic Therapeutic Counselling whilst teaching RS and Citizenship and Psychology at Dorothy Stringer.
Miss A. Bento:
Life Coach/Mentor
I am a qualified Life Coach with a certificate and diploma in life coaching. You may be referred to me if you want someone to listen to you and help you to understand why you think, feel and behave the way you do. Perhaps there is something at school or at home that you want to change but you just don't know how to do it. I will help you to recognise your potential and feel better about yourself; We will identify what is important to you in your life and how you can go about getting it. I will also teach you ways of coping better with any problems that you may be experiencing.