I'm Hendrina Sterling Rodríguez, a bilingual Psychotherapist and Counsellor with over 10 years of experience across the NHS and private practice. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), Clinical Hypnotherapist, and was honoured to be recognised as Online Therapist of the Year, South West England, in 2024/25.
My approach is warm, reflective, practical, and focused on helping you navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
I work with concerns such as:
• Anxiety and stress
• Burnout and emotional overwhelm
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Relationship and communication difficulties
• Life transitions and personal growth
• Emotional regulation and self-awareness
I integrate counselling, CBT-informed strategies, attachment-based perspectives, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Gottman-informed relationship principles.
I work best with clients who are open to self-reflection and active participation in the therapeutic process. I will support, guide, challenge, and encourage you, but I do not tell people what decisions to make or how to live their lives. My goal is to help you build trust in yourself rather than become dependent on therapy.
Between sessions, I may suggest reflective exercises, journaling prompts, self-awareness questions, or optional psychoeducational resources to help you observe your patterns and arrive at sessions with more clarity. These tools are optional and are not a substitute for therapy, crisis support, medical care, or emergency services.
To ensure the best fit, please note that on this platform I do not provide intensive psychodynamic therapy, long-term trauma processing, crisis intervention, hypnosis, or highly directive coaching. If you are looking primarily for advice, ongoing reassurance, or someone to solve problems for you, another therapist may be a better fit.
If you're looking for a thoughtful, collaborative space to better understand yourself and create meaningful change, I would be happy to support you.
As part of your reflection between sessions, you may find two optional resources helpful.
You are welcome to listen to my mental health podcast, Reinvent With Balance with Hendrina Sterling Rodríguez, where I explore emotional awareness, self-reflection, stress, relationships, and personal growth in simple, accessible language.
You may also use Echo Journey, a reflective journaling tool I created to help people organize thoughts, emotions, and patterns between sessions.
Both resources are completely optional. Echo Journey is not part of BetterHelp, does not replace therapy, and should not be used for crisis support. Please continue using BetterHelp for therapy communication, and if you are in crisis or feel unsafe, use emergency or crisis resources immediately.
Only bring into session what you feel comfortable sharing.
Warmly,
Hendrina
Professional experience
11 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, 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, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS24-00940
Reviews
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Super friendly, works with were you are within your situation. Allows you to lead while giving space to reflect. She’s been very helpful
Written on Jul 10, 2026 after therapy with Hendrina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She is kind, insightful, warm and a good listener.
Written on May 19, 2026 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
She is a great therapist, very insightful. I feel I have made real progress with her even in just a few sessions.
Written on Apr 29, 2026 after therapy with Hendrina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
Hendrina is really good at getting you to answer questions and coming to your own conclusions by gently guiding you. I’m finding the conclusions I’m coming to incredibly enlightening, speaking with Hendrina each week is really helping me.
Written on Apr 16, 2026 after therapy with Hendrina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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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