About me…

Hi! My name is Phoebe Kearey!

My approach draws upon my education and experience in psychology, counselling and health promotion. I use a blend of evidence-based counselling and coaching techniques, including person-centred and solution-focused therapies, and motivational interviewing.

I bring more than 20 years of professional experience in the health field that includes implementation and evaluation of evidence-based screening and prevention programs for chronic health conditions, working with adults of all ages, with diverse neurotypes, sexuality and gender identity, and cultural backgrounds. More recently, I have provided phone and Web-based support to many autistic people and their families.

Through my professional training and experience, and my lived experience as a neurodivergent person, I saw a need for a safe counselling space that affirms diversity in all its forms.

Quirky Quolls provides a space where people are empowered to make life changes according to their own values, where they can embrace their strengths, and be supported to make their own choices.

Professional Special Interests

Goal-setting and capacity-building:

I help you set goals and build skills in line with your own preferences and values.

Life Stage Transitions:

Life changes disrupt routines and can bring up difficult emotions. I help you navigate life changes such as:

• Finishing or starting study.

• Changing jobs/careers and retirement.

• Moving out of home or children leaving home.

• Perimenoause and menopause.

Diversity-affirming practices:

I use neurodiversity-affirming practices that acknowledge challenges and anxieties around sensory, social, and executive function aspects of counselling.

My practices are:

• Person-centred

• Diversity / neurodiversity -affirming

• Strengths-based

• LGBTQIA+ friendly