Hendrina Sterling Rodriguez

Transformational Therapist, Speaker & Prolific Author

Hendrina Sterling Rodriguez is an award-winning Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and the visionary founder of Mind Empower Therapy. With over 3,500 therapy sessions delivered across the NHS, BetterHelp, and private practice, she brings a wealth of clinical experience to her deeply intuitive and soul-centred approach to healing.

She holds an Honours Degree in Psychology with Counselling, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies, and multiple specialisations in adult ADHD, NLP, clinical hypnotherapy, and couples therapy (including Gottman & Imago methods).

After facing professional burnout and years of overextension, Hendrina made the courageous decision to rebuild her life around alignment, freedom, and purpose. Now based in Southern Europe and working internationally, she supports high performers, couples, and creatives in navigating trauma, emotional reinvention, and identity healing.

Her work integrates psychological science with transformational tools—including somatic therapy, storytelling, and spiritual resilience practices. In 2024/25, she was named Online Therapist of the Year – South West England by the Prestige Awards, in recognition of her powerful contribution to emotional wellness and client outcomes.

A Prolific Voice: Author & Creator

Hendrina is a prolific author and visionary thought leader, whose insights have shaped lives through an extensive body of published work. She now proudly brings all her written contributions under her true name, marking a powerful reclamation of her full identity and impact.

Transformational & Clinical Books:

Authored profound guides such as "Embracing the Shadows," "Achieving Goals Through Strategic Self-Hypnosis," and "Brighten Your Seasons: A Workbook and Journal for Managing SAD and Enhancing Self-Care" (all available on Amazon).

Her extensive clinical and academic works (previously published under the pseudonym Belladonna Sterling, available on Amazon & Audible) include "Unveiling Jung's Mind," "Mastering Problem Solving," "Mastering the Art of Allure and Mental Wellness," "How to Make Effective Changes That Last," and "Psychology of Seduction."

She also developed impactful series like "Cultivating Confidence" and "Seasons of Hope."

Healing Journals & Practitioner Tools:

Creator of numerous guided journals, including "Positivity Pathways," "Calm Minds," "Radiant Reflections," and specialized tools like "Student Journal Metacognitive Questions for Students" and "Practitioner Reflective Journal: Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle Model."

She is also the visionary behind The Phoenix Series™—a renowned spoken-word therapeutic journey exploring themes of trauma, rebirth, and identity. As she steps into public speaking and digital teaching, Hendrina is committed to helping others reclaim their voice, embody their truth, and rise from the ashes stronger, freer, and more purpose-driven than ever before.