Porthia Mental Health Clinic | Private Psychiatry Cornwall
Expert Private Psychiatric and Psychological Care in Cornwall | General Adult, ADHD and Autism Assessments
Discover CQC registered 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
Porthia Clinic is a CQC-registered private mental health clinic in Cornwall, led by Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director Dr. Claudia Murton. Our clinical team delivers expert assessments across adult psychiatry, ADHD, and autism — combining medical rigour with a genuinely personalised approach to care.
Assessments You Can Trust
Private ADHD and autism assessments vary enormously in quality. Porthia is CQC-registered and follows NICE guidelines — the same clinical standards applied in NHS practice. Dr. Murton is a fully qualified NHS Consultant Psychiatrist with over 19 years’ experience. Assessments are thorough, unhurried, and include corroborative history-taking. We share our findings with your GP and take shared care seriously. We do not offer quick or rushed assessments. If a diagnosis is not clinically supported, we will say so
Our Clinical Director and CQC Registered Manager
Dr. Claudia Murton is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 19 years of medical experience and a specialist qualification in liaison psychiatry. As Clinical Director and CQC Registered Manager of Porthia Clinic, she leads the clinical team and holds responsibility for the quality and safety of all services we provide.
Dr. Murton brings extensive NHS expertise across adult mental health, including neurodiversity, persistent physical symptoms, trauma-related presentations, and eating disorders. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Education and is committed to a holistic approach that considers the mind-body connection — helping patients understand their conditions and make meaningful, lasting change.
Compassionate Care
Dr. Murton provides personalised 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, personalised 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 specialised 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 personalised 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.
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
Our Clinicians see Patients 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 personalised support and treatment.
Online
Services are currently face to face, where appropriate we can provide online appointments. This is decided on a case by case basis considering follow up care and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence.
"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."
"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"
"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. Dr Murton was very supportive, interested, considerate, and
reassuring."