Ashley Cairns

Counsellor

A Change for Better

Southbridge, New Zealand

Hello! My name is Ashley Cairns and I am the founder behind A Change for Better. I provide numerous services helping people with personal development, wellness, and problem solving. For over 15 years now, I have been working in the Mental Health and Community Services sectors in New Zealand, the United States, and Canada. I hold a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Both were achieved in New York with honors. I am a provisional member of NZAC, the regional Treasurer for the Canterbury and West Coast branch of NZAC, and a full member of ACA and ANZMH.

Hi, I am Ashley!

Looking to make a change in life but not sure where to start? I help people become their most authentic selves. We get down to the root of your problems then learn skills to help you build the life YOU want.

I have dedicated my career to helping others better understand themselves so they can achieve success. People choose to attend counselling when they are looking for answers to life problems. I excel at helping you come up with the answers to these questions. My approach to helping people involves using person-centered and solution-focused therapy techniques. This helps me to gain a better understanding of what’s going on. We put solutions in place to help you overcome your problems. I enjoy working with people from various backgrounds and facing numerous challenges. This is my passion, my drive, and my energy. It’s what gets me out of bed in the morning, and what makes me so driven.

New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) – Full Member

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology – SUNY Potsdam – 2008

Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling – SUNY Plattsburgh – 2010

Solution Focused Counselling Practitioner Certificate - 2020

REBT Mindset Life Coach Certificate - 2021

Mindfulness Practitioner Course (Level 1, 2, 3 and Master) - 2021

Why is Plato’s Allegory of the Cave Still Relevant?

Talking to your Loved Ones about Depression

How One Healthy Choice Changed My Life

A Change for Better

Check out some of the resources I have uploaded to A Change For Better

The Benefits of Overall Wellness

September 12, 2022

Overall wellness occurs when all physical and mental processes in the body are working at their highest level. What does it take to achieve holistic wellness? Hitting the gym or walking in the park isn’t always enough.

Benefits of Online Group Therapy

September 7, 2022

Online group therapy involves joining a session led by a qualified therapist through video chat, this allows for multiple people to join, either together or in their separate homes.

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About Us

A Change for Better is the ideal starting place for anyone who wants help to literally feel better in life.

Everything that comes through this service is aimed at helping to make life easier for someone, somewhere.

Wherever you are based, we want to be there to help you make those next steps to improve your life.

Ashley Cairns

A Change for Better