Porthia Clinic – Cornwall Mental Health Clinic

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Porthia Clinic is staffed by experienced, specialist clinicians who share a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based assessment and genuinely personalised care. Each member of our team is professionally registered and brings significant expertise in their field.

Dr. Claudia Murton — Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Director & CQC Registered Manager

Experience and Knowledge

Dr. Claudia Murton is a highly experienced Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist with over 19 years in the medical field. Qualifying as a doctor in 2005 and as a consultant psychiatrist in 2016, she specialises in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in adults, using evidence-based treatments alongside long-term lifestyle and wellbeing interventions to help people make meaningful, lasting change.

Currently also working in liaison psychiatry for the NHS, Dr. Murton has a particular interest in persistent physical symptoms and the impact of physical illness on mental health. Her broader areas of expertise include neurodiversity, trauma-related presentations, and eating disorders, spanning both community and inpatient settings.

With a Master’s Degree in Clinical Education, Dr. Murton is passionate about patient education and the mind-body connection. She holds senior and supervisory positions in her NHS role and is actively involved in clinical research — serving as Principal Investigator for the Cornwall site of an international multicentre trial exploring psilocybin in treatment-resistant depression.

At Porthia Clinic, Dr. Murton is Clinical Director and CQC Registered Manager, leading the clinical team and holding overall responsibility for the quality and safety of all services we provide.

Education 

MBBch- Cardiff University 2005 (Medical Degree).
MRCPsych- Royal College of Psychiatrists 2011 (Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists)
PGCert Clin Ed- Plymouth University 2013 (post graduate certificate in clinical education-teaching qualification)
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) adult psychiatry including an endorsement in liaison psychiatry 2016- Royal College of Psychiatrists- (completion of psychiatric training in England and qualification as a consultant adult psychiatrist)
MClinEd Plymouth University 2020 – Masters Degree in Clinical Education
Dr Murton is on the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC number 6115183) and is an Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act

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Regulated by the Care Quality Commission

Educational Psychologist Dr Eleanor Ley

Experience and Knowledge
Dr. Eleanor Ley is a highly experienced Educational Psychologist with over twenty years of expertise supporting children, young people, and adults with complex psychological and educational needs. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Psychology from Exeter University, alongside a BACP Accredited Diploma in Counselling and accreditation as a VIG Guider — reflecting her breadth of expertise across psychological assessment, therapeutic intervention, and video interaction guidance.
Having spent eight years delivering comprehensive psychological services across Cornwall’s educational settings, Dr. Ley brings extensive experience in cognitive, behavioural, and emotional assessment, staff training, and evidence-based intervention within a solution-focused framework. She has authored detailed psychological reports, contributed to EHCP assessments, and supervised trainee educational psychologists throughout her career.
Dr. Ley has a particular interest in the intersection of neurodiversity and learning, with specialist expertise in ASD and anxiety in educational contexts, sensory needs, and executive functioning.
Dr Ley is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory regulator for educational psychologists in the UK
At Porthia Clinic, Dr. Ley contributes to autism and neurodiversity assessments and offers post-diagnostic support — including counselling, executive functioning assessment, and guidance around sensory and educational needs — working collaboratively with Dr. Murton to ensure a thorough, multidisciplinary approach to care.
Education
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
BSc Psychology — York University, 2003
PGCert Post Compulsory Education — Truro College, 2005
MSc Organisational Psychology — City University, 2006
Doctorate in Educational Psychology — Exeter University, 2011
BACP Accredited Diploma in Counselling — Camborne College, 2023
VIG Guider Accreditation — AVIGUK, 2022
Dr Eleanor Ley
Regulated by the Care Quality Commission

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Why work for us

Porthia Clinic is a growing practice and we are always interested in hearing from experienced mental health professionals who share our values. If you are a psychiatrist, psychologist, or specialist clinician interested in joining the team, we would welcome your expression of interest. Please email a cover letter and CV to info@porthiaclinic.co.uk.

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Sustainability Commitment

We recognise that environmental sustainability and mental wellbeing are deeply interconnected. Our commitment to sustainability shapes how we operate and deliver care:

Mindful Practice
  • We minimise our environmental impact through thoughtfully designed services that blend in-person and remote consultations when appropriate
  • Dr Murton emphasises paperless operations, using secure digital systems for medical records, communications, and prescriptions
  • We carefully consider the environmental impact of our medical treatments and recommendations
Nature-Connected Care
  • We recognise the powerful role that connection with nature plays in mental health and recovery
  • Our Cornwall location allows us to incorporate nature-based elements into treatment plans where appropriate
  • We encourage sustainable lifestyle changes that benefit both individual wellbeing and environmental health
Sustainable Operations

We continuously seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint while maintaining the highest standards of psychiatric care

Looking forward

We believe that caring for mental health must go hand in hand with caring for our environment. By making mindful choices in how we operate and deliver care, we aim to support both individual and planetary wellbeing for generations to come.

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