About me
Thank you for finding your way here - all are welcome at Modern Therapy with Ali Carnegie.
What do I do? I offer modern therapy for modern life.
This is a therapy clinic addressing modern life issues including: anxiety, depression, stress management, substance/alcohol recovery and support, self-esteem, abuse, panic attacks, relationship issues, attachment issues, burnout, bipolar management, and general psychological selfcare. I work with climate distress, disconnection to Self, loneliness, finding purpose in the modern world, and harness the priniciples of individual and collective healing. I draw on ancient healing wisdom and spiritual traditions because there is no point in reinventing the wheel, despite capitalism and consumerism telling us we must.
I offer extended one-off ad hoc sessions, short term sessions up to 12 sessions) and longer-term sessions (13+ sessions and open-ended).
Why work with me?
I really don’t like labels, but understand that sometimes they are helpful and/or necessary. You can see my credentials and professional information below.
I have lots of therapy experience, and just like you, lots of life experience, and I am still learning and growing on these journeys.
I am an experienced integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor and online counsellor based in Cambridgeshire, UK. I offer therapy sessions online (video, email, voice call, Instant Messaging) and via phone to clients globally.
I have a core training in psychodynamic and person-centred counselling, and as an integrative therapist, also work with other models, approaches and methods in order to tailor therapy to each individual. These include: Transpersonal, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis (TA), CBT techniques, stress management, selfcare tools, alcohol/substance misuse management and recovery, resilience-building techniques, motivational interviewing, nature therapy, trauma work.
Experienced counsellor and online counsellor for anxiety and depression
I have been in private practice since 2013. I have worked as a specialist counsellor for the NHS, as a counsellor and online workshop facilitator for Cardiff University Student Counselling Service, as a substance misuse recovery specialist in women's prisons and community services, and as an integrative therapist and groupwork facilitator for a private healthcare group in Bristol and London. I currently co-run a specialist renal counselling service in Cambridge alongside my private practice.
I work as a therapist in clinical trials for psychedelic therapy in psilocybin and methylone in the UK.
I engage in post-qualification training regularly and as a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) I adhere to their ethical and professional framework. I am fully insured.
I am currently completing supervision training with Re-Vision in London (2023-24).
Current Groupwork:
I co-facilitate the monthly Cambridge Psychedelic Integration Circle - a support group for people who have used psychedelics or may do so, to share experiences, and explore, ground and find meaning. We are a friendly bunch and would love to see you if you are interested. Please note: this is a peer-led support group and not a therapy group. www.cambridge-psychedelics.com
My qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling (BACP-accredited) DipHIC
Diploma in Supervision with Soul Part 1: Re-Vision London - current 2023-24
Online Multi-Platform Therapy via Computer-Mediated Technology [Skype/Internet-based Secure Platforms, IM, Email counselling] (OCST)
Certificate in Counselling
BACP Accredited Member 707115 (MBACP Accred)
I am an Accredited member of the BACP and my training is recognised by both the BACP and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
I am a member of the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy (IPT).
Further training
Working with the Neurobiological Legacy of Trauma (Janina Fisher Institute)
Transactional Analysis (UKATA)
Nature Therapy Facilitator Training
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (Motivational Interviewing)
Groupwork facilitation
Coercive Control (law changes in Domestic Abuse)
Novel Psychoactive Substances (Legal Highs)
RGCP Alcohol Training