Declan Harrigan

After University and spending an additional 4 years training as a therapist I now have experience in counselling and psychotherapy for over 10 years both in the North of Ireland and since 2012 in West Lothian, Scotland. My experience in counselling began in the North of Ireland where I worked specifically with those people affected by self-harm or suicidal thoughts / ideation. 

However, in addition to this work I have also worked with issues such as bullying, sexual orientation, depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship issues, abuse or post Northern Ireland conflict prisoners affected by PTSD to name but a few. I have worked extensively on anti-sectarianism projects with young people using various counselling approaches in groups to help change their negative thinking about each other and encourage them to look at the similarities instead of the very minimal differences. 

 I moved to Scotland in 2012. In 2015 I founded S.M.I.L.E Counselling. S.M.I.L.E Counselling is a social enterprise that offers free, bespoke counselling services to children and young people.

I am very much a therapist that takes the lead from my clients. I will work with you and ensure that my approach fits your needs and not the other way around.

I create a relaxed and professional environment that will allow you to use your space in the way that will ensure you get the most from your therapy with me.