Donovan Chamberlayne
LMFT, BASW, BA Psych, MBA
Clinical Consultant
With over 16 years of experience in social work and management, Donovan Chamberlayne is a seasoned consultant at Assisted Interventions. His work has spanned across various London authorities, supporting vulnerable young people and their families. His strong track record in service management and strategic resource allocation instills confidence in his abilities.
Donovan holds an MBA in finance and strategic management, a psychology degree emphasizing child development, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Systemic Practice from the Institute of Family Therapy. He is also a qualified social worker and has completed advanced training in film and screenwriting, using these skills to create innovative resources for engaging young people.
Previously, as Service Manager for the Access to Resources Team (ART), Donovan managed a GBP 30 million budget and oversaw placements for vulnerable children. His deep knowledge of legislative frameworks, such as the Children Act 1989 and Working Together 2018, complements his practical experience with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the European Convention on Human Rights.
At Assisted Interventions, Donovan is not just a consultant, but a dedicated professional who leverages his extensive expertise to drive positive outcomes for children and families. His commitment to finding creative solutions is truly inspiring.
Donovan has further enhanced his skills through specialized training, including Leaders for London and the Black and Asian Leadership Programme (BALI), reinforcing his commitment to positive outcomes for young people and their families.
Testimonials
“Joe and his team made what was for me the most anxiety provoking part of this process, the most seamless, nurturing supportive experience. Joe always either took my calls ...returned texts with a reassuring confident manner, or let me know when he was available to speak. Sherman and Richard were patient, yet firm with my son (who I thought was going to be explosive and difficult) and kept me up to date throughout the transport. If not for them and their gentle guidance, this could have been a disaster.”
- February 2022
"Sherman and Richard helped us through one of the most difficult day of our lives. They were kind and calming and kept our son safe and calm throughout a very long journey. ....They updated us regularly and responded to our texts and calls immediately. Our son did not want to leave them at the end of his journey to Wilderness camp, and I suspect when he gets home he will want to get in touch with them. Clinton also prepared us in advance. He and his staff could not be more professional and kind. I am eternally grateful for the help they provided us on that highly stressful day.”
- November 2021
“We were terrified about letting two strangers take our son to Wilderness Therapy far away. We initially spoke with Clinton, who was also wonderful at calming our fears ....and knew these two guys would be a good match for our son. We could not have been more pleased with how everything went. We worked with Jason and Leighton. Jason was the lead, and he was very calm and reassuring. He prepped us a few days before and just before entering our son's room. Our son is a 17 yr old and on the larger side for his age, we were so unsure how he would react. We entered our son's room and spoke to him for about a minute then introduced Jason and Leighton and they took it from there. We disappeared as they prepared our son to go. It went very quickly and smoothly much to our surprise. We heard from them a couple times along the way and afterward. They were great at allaying our fears and keeping us informed. Thank you!!”
- November 2021
