About me

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Thank  you  for  finding  your  way here  -  all  are  welcome  at  Modern  Therapy  with  Ali  Carnegie.

What  do  I   do?  I offer 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  existential crisis, climate  distress,  disconnection  to  Self,  loneliness,  finding  purpose  in  the  modern  world,  and  harness  the  principles  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 short term  sessions  (up  to  12  sessions), longer-term sessions  (13+  sessions  and  open-ended), and extended one-off  ad  hoc  sessions (maintenance sessions, single session therapy).

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  rural Cambridgeshire,  UK.  I  offer therapy sessions online (video, email, voice call, Instant Messaging) and via  phone  to clients globally. I also provide supervision to other therapists individually and in groups.

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.

I have been in private practice since 2013. I have worked as an integrative therapist and groupwork facilitator for a private healthcare group in Bristol  and  London, a specialist counsellor for the NHS, a counsellor and online workshop facilitator for Cardiff University Student Counselling Service, and as a substance misuse recovery specialist in women's prisons and community services. I currently co-run an NHS specialist  renal  counselling service  in  Cambridge  alongside  my  private  practice.

I also work as a therapist  in  clinical  trials for  psychedelic  therapy in the UK working with psilocybin, methylone and MDMA, and offer psychedelic integration sessions in this role and through my private practice.

I engage in post-qualification training regularly and as an Accredited member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP Accred) I adhere to their ethical and professional framework. I am fully insured.

I  am  currently completing  supervision  training  with  Re-Vision  in  London  (2026).

Recent Groupwork:

I  co-facilitated  the  monthly  Cambridge  Psychedelic  Integration Circle (2023-24) -  a  supportive space  for  people  who  have  used  psychedelics  or  have an interest in them, to  share  experiences,  explore,  ground  and  find  meaning.  We  are  a  friendly  welcoming group  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

Diploma in Transpersonal Supervision: Re-Vision London (2026 ongoing)

Certificate in  Supervision  with  Soul:  Re-Vision  London  -  2024

Various psychedelic therapy models working with psilocybin, MDMA and methylone

Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling (BACP-accredited) DipHIC - 2014

Online Multi-Platform Therapy via Computer-Mediated Technology [Skype/Internet-based Secure Platforms, IM, Email counselling] (OCST)

Certificate in Counselling - Bath Centre for Psychotherapy & Counselling (BACP) - 2011

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  professional member  of  the  Institute of  Psychedelic Therapy  (IPT).