Hello and Welcome!
I’m Hendrina Sterling, a dedicated Psychodynamic Counsellor, psychotherapist, and clinical hypnotherapist with over a decade of experience working within the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, and more than six years as a self-development coach. I hold a BSc (Honours) in Psychology with Counselling, and advanced postgraduate qualifications in Psychological Therapy Practices, Therapeutic Counselling, and Hypnotherapy.
My approach to Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on helping clients build their internal resources to manage challenges independently. For instance, a client dealing with depression may explore how their current reactions are influenced by past experiences, enabling them to address issues with greater insight and resilience.
Please note that I do not offer Hypnotherapy or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) through BetterHelp. Hypnotherapy involves inducing a state of focused awareness to address various conditions like anxiety, pain, and other issues. (MBCT) can be particularly effective for preventing relapse in individuals with major depressive disorder who have experienced multiple episodes of depression.
My areas of expertise cover a broad spectrum of issues, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, problem-solving skills, fears and phobias, self-esteem, self-confidence, depression, grief, major life changes, and eating disorders. I also have significant experience supporting individuals with ADHD.
My therapeutic approach integrates traditional counselling and psychotherapy with innovative techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and hypnosis. Each session is customized to address your unique needs, ensuring a tailored and effective therapeutic experience.
Beyond my clinical practice, I am an accomplished author of therapeutic personal development workbooks and the founder of MindEmpowerTherapy.com, a platform dedicated to enhancing mental health and well-being.
My goal is to empower you to overcome challenges, build resilience, and lead a fulfilling, balanced life.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS24-00940
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Hendrina Sterling Rodriguez. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Hendrina has been very easy to talk to and I feel comfortable to express how I feel when talking to her. She has given me lots of advice and points to focus on, as well as exercises to do. I am happy I choose her as my therapist and would do again if I need her in the future.
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
I don’t think I have enough words to describe what of a new feeling Hendrina made me explore.
For the first time ever, a therapist could understand my concerns and adapted a personalized plan that suits me personally. it’s been only 3 sessions with her and the improvement and satisfaction I’m feeling is amazing.
She challenges me, she empathises, she guides, and she knows exactly what I need. She made me discover parts of me I was never aware of, and she was there to help me digest them. She made me believe that I can heal and create the life that I deserve no matter how strong my limiting beliefs are, I became so hopeful that change is possible if I believe in it and work towards it.
She is so great, I could never recommend her enough
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Hendrina showed up for me even on her birthday, I really appreciate that!
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
After just three weeks of therapy with Hendrina I have seen incredible results! She not only knows exactly how to help me— she also knows how to find the core issues that have led to my current situation —nd fixing the roots has led to so much positive change in such a short amount of time! She is kind, and gentle, and creates a safe space where I feel comforted and supported and motivated to find and pursue all the changes I need to make to become a better version of myself. I would 100% recommend!
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and career difficulties
Great experience, Hendrina helped me on my personal journey to a better version of myself.
I recommend her 100%.
Written on Sep 14, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Hendrina is kind, empathetic and supportive. Every session with her has been very effective and helpful. She is always warm, compassionate, patient and grounded and holds space for me to navigate my goals at the perfect pace. Absolute gem.
Written on Sep 08, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd