Ruth-Helen Camden

Holistic psychologist, IST practitioner

Life can be a bumpy ride sometimes. Whether you're going through a difficult patch or addressing a long-standing issue, there are times when you need some help you along the way.

You might need help with:

  • loss and grief
  • dealing with trauma, whether recent or long ago
  • relationship difficulties
  • self-destructive emotional patterns
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • distorted and emotional relationship with food, for example binge eating
  • managing anger and dealing with the hurt that underlies it
  • stress management
  • low confidence or lack of self-esteem

Counselling

Counselling involves sitting together and talking about what is concerning you, in a non-judgemental, supportive and confidential environment.

However I believe counselling should be much more than 'talk therapy'. It is a space of caring and clarity when you need it most. Personal support to empower you in the decisions and changes you need to make. And an opportunity for a greater vision on yourself and your life.

Incorporated into counselling I use techniques of awareness and mindfulness, meditation and energy management.

When you're dealing with a specific problem or short term situation then a few sessions of counselling might be all you need. If you feel the current situation is the proverbial tip of the iceberg, and part of a deeper, long standing issue, you may want to work at a deeper level, with IST.

ISIS and IST: Inner Space Techniques

IST is a set of therapeutic and healing techniques based on the inner space of meditation. The techniques are powerful and deep. They are not band-aid solutions but take you to the very core of issues, bringing real resolution as well as a greater knowing of your true self.

One of the Inner Space Techniques is ISIS, a method of going back to the source of an issue, when you see when and how the negative pattern began. It's not uncommon to have experiences of early childhood or the womb in ISIS, and even pre-womb and past lives. Even so, ISIS is not about the past, but is totally focused on the present. It brings emotional healing and metaphysical opening that leads to lasting change here and now. And when you change, your life changes.

The Inner Space Techniques were developed by Dr. Samuel Sagan with a team of doctors, psychologists, homeopaths, naturopaths and other health practitioners, over a period of 20 years.
See the IST website to read more.

I have 20 years experience in IST, first as a naturopath, and now as a psychologist. I have also taught the techniques in numerous courses. I never cease to be inspired by the profound changes I see people making in themselves and their lives, through these techniques.

What happens in an ISIS session?

After a short, informal discussion on your background and the reason for your visit, I guide you to an inner space of awareness – the 'Inner Space' of ISIS. The inner space is a peaceful state of internalisation where the mind becomes quiet and normally hidden parts of the sub-conscious come easily to the surface.

Once in the inner space, the ISIS unfolds through the subtle interaction between client and practitioner, as well as the space itself. It is this particular space of inner awareness and subtle vision that is the essence of ISIS.

The emphasis in ISIS is on feeling; not thinking, visualising or analysing. It is not belief that brings transformation, but direct experience.

How long is an ISIS session?

One hour and a half.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on how far you want to go! Typically, anywhere between 3 and 30.

Some issues can be significantly resolved in just a few sessions, however the deepest, most long-standing imprints are not going to let go that quickly. These call for regular sessions over weeks or months.

Far from being tedious or traumatic, working on long-standing issues is enormously rewarding. It's an adventure of healing and discovery.

Whatever the method of therapy, my aspiration for you is always to reveal the very best of yourself and live it to the full.

How much is a session?

$180, or $150 if you are a pensioner or student.

How do I book?

Call me on 0411 577 521
Email me
See the Contact page for how to find me.

Some psychological services are eligible for Medicare and health fund rebates. Ask your doctor for a referral or email me for more details.