About David Chorlton

David Chorlton is CEO and Founder of Meaningful Paths and Co-Founder of the Meaningful Paths Mountain Framework. He leads the strategic growth and development of the platform, combining practical mental health experience with digital expertise to build accessible, values-led wellbeing tools.

David brings over six years of experience working in mental health settings, including NHS environments, crisis cafés, and coaching roles. He is trained in Existential Analysis and is a Certified Positive Psychology Coach, integrating meaning-centered and evidence-informed approaches into his work. This frontline experience provides grounded insight into the emotional challenges people face when seeking support and shapes his commitment to creating systems that are both psychologically responsible and genuinely usable.

Alongside his psychological training and mental health experience, David has over six years of expertise in SEO and digital growth. He has successfully achieved page-one Google rankings through organic search without paid advertising, helping wellbeing-focused platforms and therapists grow sustainably and ethically online.

At Meaningful Paths, David focuses on product strategy, digital development, partnerships, and ensuring that meaningful psychological frameworks reach a wider audience without compromising authenticity.

Professional Profiles & Publications

• Meaningful Paths article:
https://www.meaningfulpaths.com/living-a-purposeful-life/

• Meer Contributor:
https://www.meer.com/en/authors/1016-david-chorlton

• Heights Contributor:
https://www.heights.com/blogs/health/how-to-prevent-burnout

• Psychreg Contributor:
https://www.psychreg.org/david-chorlton/