I’m Hendrina Sterling Rodríguez, a bilingual Psychotherapist and Counsellor with over 10 years’ experience across the NHS and private practice. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Level II (CCTP-II), specialising in trauma-informed practice, and a trained Clinical Hypnotherapist. In 2024/25, I was honoured to be recognised as Online Therapist of the Year (South West England), which reflects my commitment to ethical, thoughtful, and effective therapeutic support.
On BetterHelp, my approach is primarily counselling-led, practical, and present-focused, designed to help you feel supported, understood, and empowered in your day-to-day life. I work collaboratively and respectfully, drawing on core counselling skills, CBT-informed strategies, and relationship-focused tools (including Gottman-informed principles) to support issues such as stress, anxiety, burnout, communication difficulties, and navigating life transitions.
To be transparent about fit: on this platform, I do not provide intensive psychodynamic therapy, long-term trauma processing, or deep childhood trauma work. Instead, I focus on supportive talk therapy, skills-based approaches, and solution-focused strategies that help you clarify your goals, reduce overwhelm, and make meaningful, manageable changes in the present.
I hold this boundary intentionally so that I can offer you my best attention, clarity, and consistency within the structure of BetterHelp. This means I am best suited to clients seeking grounded, structured, and supportive counselling rather than high-intensity clinical or crisis-level work.
If you are specifically looking for deep trauma processing or long-term analytic exploration, you may find a better fit with a therapist who specialises exclusively in that area — and I fully support you in finding the right match.
🌱 Choosing the right therapist is important. If you feel you would like to learn more about my professional background or approach, you are welcome to explore publicly available information about my work so you can feel confident about whether we are a good fit.
Warmly,
Hendrina
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Workplace issues
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS24-00940
Reviews
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She’s truly insightful and I love how she asks questions relevant to what I’m having issues with and then I realize by myself and become aware what I need to change
Written on Feb 10, 2026 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Hendira is a patient and kind listener. I quickly became comfortable with her; she makes me feel heard. I’m glad to have connected with her and look forward to working with her further.
Written on Sep 03, 2025 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’m back to better help and I’m glad that Miss Hendrina is still available here for me.
Written on Jul 19, 2025 after therapy with Hendrina for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is simply amazing!
Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Hendrina is really nice to speak to and is extremely considerate.
Written on Apr 23, 2025 after therapy with Hendrina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
She has been a great listener and offers a very helpful insight with no judgement. The practice she gave me is also very useful to help understand myself more. I would totally recommend her to work together if you are looking for a therapist.
Written on Nov 16, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Grandísima profesional atenta y con materiales para trabajar en el día a día
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
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
I can't recommend Hendrina enough, she truly listens and has validated my feelings in a way I can't explain. I would highly recommend, she's amazing
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Hendrina me escucha y me apoya en todos los problemas que le comunico, es profesional y paciente, además de que maneja un excelente nivel tanto de español como de inglés! Súper recomendada!
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 4 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
My therapy sessions with Hendrina have been very helpful to overcome a particular blocking point I had. She has listened to me and given me the right tools to overcome the issue.
Thank you Hendrina !
Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Hendrina has been very helpful to me. I feel better right now, more alive and with confidence. I'm achieving my goals and want to work on myself to be a better person every day. Hendrina understands me and her therapy is the best!
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
She is very gentle and supportive
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Hendrina has been the best therapist I have ever had in my life. After having gone through countless experiences that hindered my development as a person, it has helped me to recognize how these experiences affected me and how little by little through that recognition, I can begin to accept the experience and act according to my ideals and needs.
Despite the fact that we have been in therapy for a short time and that it has been a process of ups and downs, I feel that I have advanced and that my perspectives are beginning to question themselves, to be able to exercise the changes that I need so much.
I thank Hendrina very much for helping me understand that despite the pain of the world, we always have the opportunity and perhaps, the ability to move forward and feel better about ourselves.
It is the first time that I feel that a therapist takes me into account and is passionate about his profession. I RECOMMEND HER 100% and with my eyes closed.
Written on Jul 15, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is the best.
Written on Jul 14, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very helpful and knowledgeable about many things. In a short time of working with her I am already thrilled with my progress and the results. I look forward to continuing my journey with her.
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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