24/01/2026
Hello there, I have been a bit quiet on this account, so I thought I would hop on and introduce myself.
I am Annabelle (Bella) Hird founder of Be Hird Therapy (see what I did there?). I am a BACP counsellor who has been practising for over ten years, and I have recently completed an ICF professional coaching course. I see individuals and couples in Twickenham/Richmond (Mondays, Wednesday evenings and Fridays) and Kensington (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
I work with all sorts of brilliant people, but I am particularly experienced in supporting those who support, i.e. parents, teachers, carers, those in the medical profession, and grassroots sports coaches.
I am also well practised in supporting clients with issues around gender identity and with neurodiversity.
After years of working in schools (which I loved, I happen to think adolescents are wonderful), I have changed direction a little to focus on my private practice and to make space for working with organisations. I have recently completed a very interesting contract with Westminster Council working their employees and currently have a few exciting projects in the pipeline. Including speaking at the National School Counsellor's conference in March.
I like to write and have contributed to:
The Stylist
The Huffington Post
The Sunday Times
Happiful Magazine
I am currently at capacity in Twickenham (though I will keep a short waiting list and am always happy to refer on if I can't accommodate), but I do have space in Kensington. Do get in touch if you think counselling or coaching could support you, or if indeed you have any questions about how I work.
