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"These very real physical experiences can significantly impact daily life, yet traditional medical investigations often draw a blank."
Welcome to Porthia
Cornwall Mental Health Clinic
Discover expert private psychiatric care in Cornwall with Dr. Claudia Murton, an NHS Consultant Psychiatrist offering personalised assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment to help you understand your mental health and make meaningful life changes.
Mission & Values
Dr. Murton provides comprehensive mental health assessments and personalised treatment plans. She has many years of NHS expertise with evidence-based care to help adults understand and manage their mental health conditions. She is now also offering compassionate, bespoke private care that empowers patients through expert diagnosis, ongoing support, and practical strategies for achieving genuine positive change in their lives.
Our Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Claudia Murton is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 19 years medical experience. She is a qualified general adult psychiatrist with an endorsement in liaison psychiatry. She specializes in adult mental health assessment and treatment. As an NHS liaison psychiatrist, she brings expertise in both physical and mental health, offering comprehensive care through evidence-based treatments and lifestyle interventions. With a Master’s Degree in Clinical Education, Dr. Murton’s is passionate about patient education and wellbeing. Her holistic approach combines clinical excellence with personalized care, helping patients understand their conditions and achieve meaningful life changes that considers the mind-body connection.
Dr. Murton is offering bespoke private psychiatric care as the sole practitioner at Porthia Clinic. She is responsible for all aspects of patient care.
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Compassionate Care
Dr. Murton provides personalized psychiatric care that combines medical expertise with genuine understanding, empowering you to make positive changes through evidence-based treatment and ongoing support.
Evidence-Based Solution
Dr. Murton's psychiatric care combines proven medical treatments with lifestyle interventions, drawing on extensive clinical experience to deliver effective, personalized mental health solutions.
Empowerment Through Understanding
Dr. Murton will help you understand your mental health through expert diagnosis and education, empowering you to take confident steps toward lasting wellbeing.
Ongoing support
Commitment extends beyond initial treatment, providing ongoing guidance and support as you navigate your mental health journey toward lasting wellness.
What is a Psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist is a fully qualified medical doctor who has completed specialized training in mental health care. In the UK, psychiatrists must complete at least 5 years of medical school obtaining a medical degree. This is followed by at least 2 years of general medical training including medicine, surgery and other specialities. They then complete at least 6 years of specialist psychiatric training before becoming a consultant. As medical doctors, psychiatrists are uniquely qualified to diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and understand how physical and mental health interact. They can provide comprehensive mental health assessments, develop treatment plans, offer therapeutic interventions, and work alongside other healthcare professionals to deliver complete patient care
Services
General Adult Assessment
A comprehensive medical assessment of your mental health, exploring symptoms, history, and life experiences to develop an accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plan.
ADHD
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting focus, activity levels, and impulse control, impacting daily life but manageable with proper assessment and treatment.
Important Notice: We are currently unable to prescribe ADHD medication although this is planned for the future. We do offer comprehensive ADHD assessments and care advice.
Autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting social interaction and communication, sensory processing, and patterns of thinking, creating unique ways of experiencing and interacting with the world.
Clinic Location
Porthia is conveniently located at Thrive Wellness Cornwall in Hayle, offering easy access for patients seeking comprehensive mental health care. Situated in a central area with ample parking and public transportation options, our clinic provides a welcoming and accessible environment. We are dedicated to creating a comfortable space where individuals can receive personalized support and treatment.
Online Porthia
Services are predominantly face to face. But as travel can sometimes be difficult, a limited number of secure online psychiatric appointments, suitable for all our assessments and follow-up care, could be offered while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence.
validated and listened to
"Claudia was amazing and my appointment went really well. Communication with clear,
information taken was thorough and next steps were spoken about in good detail. For the first
time with a medical professional, I felt validated and listened to."
Kind and listened to me
"Claudia was very kind and listened to me. She had taken the time to read through my paperwork
ahead of the appointment which was a massive help for me as it meant I didn';t have to try and
remember everything I had included in the pre-assessment paperwork. She was validating to
how I felt and my experiences"
she genuinely listened
"Claudia was very respectful and kind with her approach. I felt like she genuinely listened and
advised based on what she was hearing. I felt very comfortable during our appointment."
Extremely helpful and thorough
"Extremely helpful and thorough. Dr Murton was very supportive, interested, considerate, and
reassuring."
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