A Story of Healing and Transformation – Exclusive Interview With Hendrina Sterling Rodriguez
- Brainz Magazine
- 6 hours ago
- 5 min read
Hendrina Sterling Rodriguez is a multi-certified therapist, transformational speaker, and the founder of Mind Empower Therapy. After delivering over 3500+ therapy sessions on BetterHelp and serving 10+ years in the NHS, she now supports clients globally with trauma-informed coaching, relationship repair, and emotional breakthroughs. Named “Online Therapist of the Year 2024/25” by Prestige Awards (UK), she blends psychology, hypnosis, and coaching to help individuals rise from burnout and rebuild from heartbreak. Her signature Phoenix Series™ speaks to the soul of healing.
Hendrina Sterling Rodriguez, Trauma Alchemist & Voice Catalyst | Founder, Mind Empower Therapy
Introduce yourself! Please tell us about you and your life, so we can get to know you better.
Hello! I'm Hendrina Sterling Rodriguez, and at my core, I'm a Phoenix. My life has been a journey of profound transformation, from navigating immense adversity to becoming an award-winning Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Transformational Speaker. I'm a proud single mother to two sons, my eldest, who is now an adult, and my youngest, who is 13 and homeschooled. My home is also filled with the vibrant energy of my six miniature dachshunds, who are truly my grounding light.
I live across Southern Europe, embracing a life that prioritizes energetic sovereignty and purpose over hustle. In my personal time, you'll often find me by the sea, meditating and connecting with its ancient wisdom, a practice that deeply informs my work. I'm passionate about ancestral healing, exploring my mystical lineage, and channeling profound insights through my spoken-word project, The Phoenix Series™. I believe my life itself is a testament to the power of transformation, showing that even the deepest wounds can become gateways to wisdom and a life of radical freedom.
What inspired you to start Mind Empower Therapy?
Mind Empower Therapy was born from my own ashes. After over a decade working within the UK's NHS, I experienced profound burnout. I was holding space for so many clients weekly, absorbing their pain, and realizing I was depleting my own life force. I was earning well, but my soul was suffocating. I reached a breaking point where I literally screamed, "I want to get out of here! I can't breathe!"
This intense burnout, ironically, became my greatest inspiration. It forced me to ask: How can I heal others without sacrificing myself? How can I create a life of true energetic sovereignty? Mind Empower Therapy became the answer, a space where I could blend my rigorous clinical training with intuitive, soul-led approaches, offering bespoke, high-impact healing without the energetic leakage. It was about creating a model where I could lead from overflow, not depletion, and guide others to do the same.
Which therapeutic methods do you specialise in?
My approach is truly integrative, blending evidence-based frameworks with intuitive wisdom, creating a powerful alchemy for transformation. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), and advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy. I also incorporate Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) for deep subconscious rewiring.
Beyond these, I am deeply rooted in trauma-informed care (holding Complex Trauma certifications) and specialize in relationship therapy, including the Gottman Method. My work is also informed by my understanding of ADHD and Autism (non-diagnostic support). Crucially, I weave in somatic awareness, ancestral healing, and spiritual resilience practices, recognizing that true healing requires addressing the mind, body, and soul.
How do you empower clients to take control of their mental health?
I empower clients by guiding them to reclaim their innate sovereignty. It's not about "fixing" them; it's about helping them see their own inherent power. I do this by:
Deciphering their inner compass: Helping them listen to their intuition, their body's signals, and the subtle messages from the Universe, their own "Soul's GPS."
Transforming old narratives: Guiding them to identify and rewrite limiting beliefs and ancestral patterns that keep them stuck, showing them how their "struggle" can become their greatest strength.
Building energetic boundaries: Teaching them how to protect their life force, ensuring they lead from overflow, not depletion, especially for high-achievers and empaths.
Activating conscious creation: Showing them that their thoughts are powerful commands to the Universe, and they have the capacity to consciously create their desired reality.
Ultimately, I help them remember that they are the architects of their own well-being and destiny.
Tell us about a pivotal moment in your life that brought you to where you are today.
One pivotal moment came during my early years, shaped by a deep, primal fear of being seen. Growing up in a space where emotional needs were often unmet, I learned to silence myself to survive. That silencing created an inner fracture, the feeling that my voice was a bother, that my presence was too much.
But over time, I realized the same voice I was taught to quiet was the very gift I was meant to share with the world. Reclaiming it wasn't just about speaking - it was about restoring my worth, visibility, and power. That moment of realization ignited my path as a speaker and healer. Today, I hold space for others to do the same to remember that their wounds are not shameful, but sacred openings for power to return.
Tell us about your greatest career achievement so far.
My greatest career achievement is truly the creation and scaling of Mind Empower Therapy itself, and the recognition it has garnered. Building a global private practice from just £10 in my pocket, while raising my children solo and navigating immense personal challenges, is a testament to unwavering resilience and faith. This journey culminated in being named "Online Therapist of the Year 2024/25" by Prestige Awards, and I've been featured in the Passion Vista Hall of Fame 2025 Collector's Edition, a tribute to global impact, inner resilience, and the souls who lead with fire.
Beyond the numbers, my greatest achievement lies in transforming my personal adversity into a blueprint for liberation, not just for myself, but for thousands of clients across five continents. It's about demonstrating that true impact comes from aligning with your soul's purpose, leading from authenticity, and building a legacy of genuine transformation.
What advice would you give someone hesitant to begin therapy?
If you're hesitant to begin therapy, I want you to know that your courage to even consider it is already a monumental step. Therapy isn't about being "broken"; it's about being brave enough to explore your inner landscape, to understand the patterns that hold you back, and to unlock the immense potential within you.
Think of it as investing in your most valuable asset: yourself. You don't have to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to take that first step. Find a therapist whose energy resonates with you, someone who makes you feel safe and seen. Your healing journey is unique, and it's a profound act of self-love. You are worthy of peace, clarity, and a life that truly feels like yours. Your transformation is waiting.
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