About Elaria
Founded by Dr Chantal Basson.
A UK-trained psychologist and family practitioner with over 20 years of experience. Her work has taken her from clinical settings into the courtroom and families’ homes, giving her a rare perspective on the challenges that wealth can bring.
We believe that the human side of legacy is just as important as the legal or financial, and that addressing it early can prevent disputes, protect relationships and give families space to thrive.
Our practice exists to bring psychological clarity
into places where it is often missing; within High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth families, inside fiduciary structures, and at moments of conflict or change.
Expert witness
Chantal has been appointed as an independent expert witness, worked alongside trustees and lawyers on high-conflict matters, and advised families navigating succession and transition. Her approach combines clinical depth with discretion, always focused on helping people make difficult situations simpler to manage.
Community
Chantal has been appointed as an independent expert witness, worked alongside trustees and lawyers on high-conflict matters, and advised families navigating succession and transition. Her approach combines clinical depth with discretion, always focused on helping people make difficult situations simpler to manage.
Speaking engagements
Alongside her consultancy and clinical practice, Chantal is invited to speak at events across the private client, health and education sectors. Her recent engagements include:
University Teaching Roles
Lectured across several UK universities and NHS Trusts earlier in her career.
January 2026
Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands Nursing and Midwifery Association
Talk on psychological support for health professionals.
January 2026
Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference 2024
Speaker on mental health in practice.
January 2026
Cayman Islands
Alex Panton Foundation Youth Mental Health Symposium 2024
Talk on belonging, acceptance and connection as protective factors in youth mental health.
December 2025
Cayman Islands
Offshore Disputes Week 2025
Session on trustee distress, the psychology of fraud, and how wealth makes families vulnerable to exploitation.
November 2025
Cayman Islands
STEP Cayman Conference 2024
Panel on undue influence and family dynamics in contentious trust and estate planning, chaired by Carlos de Serpa Pimentel.
2024
Cayman Islands
Clarity
seeing through complexity without judgement.
Compassion
offering care with respect and dignity
Integrity
acting with honesty and discretion, even under pressure
Cohesion
helping families stay connected in the face of complexity
Our Values
At heart, our work is simple. We bring minds together so that wealth can support both family and legacy, now and in the future.
Quiet Clarity. Professional Insight. Human Connection.
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