Author: Hendrina Sterling

  • The Whisper That Changed My Life

    The Whisper That Changed My Life

    “The Whisper That Changed My Life” When I heard Tony Robbins’ words, yesterday, they brought me back to the moment many years ago when I first arrived in the UK. I was working three jobs in the NHS as a healthcare assistant, and I hesitated: should I really commit to 6 years of studying psychology…

  • From Rock Bottom to Soul Rising: How I Rebuilt My Life from Scratch

    I arrived in the UK with just Ā£10 and a vision I couldn’t yet articulate. No job. No home. No fluent English. Just a teenager, a baby, and a silent vow that I wouldn’t let my past define me. I carried trauma, court battles, cultural barriers — and still, a small voice inside whispered: You…

  • Breaking negative patterns

    By Hendrina Sterling Rodriguez, Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist, NCPS Member Money scarcity Mindset, Heal Your Relationship with Money, Transform Your Mental Health, Relationships, and Life Breaking negative patterns about money isn’t just about maths—it’s about emotions, identity, safety, and belonging. For many people, the stress caused by money scarcity deeply affects their mental health, self-worth,…

  • Resilience and Determination: How to Navigate Life’s Challenges Authentically

    What Resilience Really Means in Everyday Life? Resilience and determination are essential skills when facing life’s challenges. Whether you are dealing with stress, emotional overwhelm, or major life transitions, learning how to build resilience can help you stay grounded and move forward with clarity. Resilience and determination are not about avoiding struggle… Life does not…

  • Healing and Well-Being, Anxiety and Stress Management

    Healing and Well-Being, Anxiety and Stress Management

    The Science of Feeling Safe Enough to Embrace Life Fully | Polyvagal Theory Our ability to feel safe plays a fundamental role in how we experience life, love, and relationships striving for Healing and Well-Being, Anxiety and Stress Management. At the core of this experience is our autonomic nervous system (ANS), which governs our responses…

  • Dealing With Inherited Family Trauma: ā€œIt Didn’t Start With Youā€ Summarized

    āœŽ Written by: Hendrina Sterling Understanding the Impact of Generational Trauma: Insights from Mark Wolynn Mark Wolynn, the director of The Family Constellation Institute in San Francisco and author of the bestseller It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle, emphasizes a profound connection…

  • Exploring Various Therapy Methods: Types and Approaches

    There are many great ways of practising counselling or psychotherapy and this can make it confusing to know how to choose an appropriate therapist. Research suggests that theĀ therapeutic relationshipĀ itself is more important for a good outcome than the particular theories your therapist favours. This means that if your therapist succeeds in helping you to feel…

  • “Tips for avoiding negative energy and vibes”

    “Tips for avoiding negative energy and vibes”

    We must learn to shield ourselves to protect against any negative energy that may come from people or situations. Good Vibes Only! There are times when you may find that being around certain individuals or groups of people leaves you with feelings of discomfort and drains your energy. It may be that spending time with…

  • “Is it possible to receive hypnotherapy treatment through the NHS?”

    “Is it possible to receive hypnotherapy treatment through the NHS?”

    Hypnotherapy is not usually available on the NHS. Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis to try to treat conditions or change habits. Hypnotherapy has gained recognition in recent years for its effectiveness in addressing various psychological and physical issues. Many individuals seek hypnotherapy as a complementary treatment for conditions such as anxiety, depression, phobias, and chronic pain.…