Meet The Founders
Behind Meaningful Paths is a shared vision: making existential psychology practical, accessible and meaningful for everyday life. Learn more about the founders who continue to shape the Mountain Framework and the resources designed to help people navigate life with greater clarity, purpose and meaning.
Sandy ElChaar
Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Co-Founder of Meaningful Paths
Sandy ElChaar is a psychologist and trained psychotherapist specialising in Existential Analysis and Logotherapy. She is completing her PhD and works as a researcher and trainer with experience in mental health and evidence-based interventions.
As Co-Founder of Meaningful Paths, Sandy leads the clinical direction and development of the Mountain Framework, translating existential psychological principles into accessible tools for everyday life. She is also the author of Quest for Meaning: 10 Exercises on Purpose.
David Chorlton
Founder of Meaningful Paths and Co-Founder of the Mountain Framework
David Chorlton is the Founder of Meaningful Paths and Co-Founder of the Mountain Framework. He leads the strategic development of the platform, combining digital innovation, wellbeing and existential psychology to create practical tools that help people navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and purpose.
Drawing on experience across mental health services, coaching and digital wellbeing, David focuses on making evidence-informed psychology accessible for everyday life. Together with Sandy ElChaar, he continues to develop the Mountain Framework and Path Search to help people reflect, grow and live with greater meaning.
Lee Simms
Chief Commercial Officer of Meaningful Paths
Lee Simms brings experience in commercial development, partnerships, and charitable and community-focused projects. His work reflects a commitment to bringing people together, developing ideas, and helping purpose-driven initiatives grow.
As Chief Commercial Officer of Meaningful Paths, Lee supports the organisation's commercial direction, partnerships, and long-term growth. Working alongside the wider team, he helps turn the vision behind the Mountain Framework into accessible opportunities for people to reflect, grow, and discover their own meaningful paths.
Miriam Fadda
Chief Financial Officer of Meaningful Paths
Miriam Fadda brings a passion for health, wellbeing and helping people lead more meaningful lives. Alongside her partner Lee, she shares a belief in the importance of creating positive opportunities for individuals and communities.
As Chief Financial Officer of Meaningful Paths, Miriam supports the organisation's financial direction and sustainable growth, helping build a strong foundation for its future.
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Our Framework
My Motivation. My Journey. My Decisions.
Rooted in the therapeutic tradition of Existential Analysis and Logotherapy, founded by Viktor Frankl and developed further by Alfried Längle. Our framework and digestible content, co-created by Meaningful Paths Founder David Chorlton and Therapist Sandy ElChaar, can be used for individual reflection and can also help practitioners support their own wellbeing and their clients.
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