Porthia Mental Health Clinic

Porthia Clinic is a specialist private psychiatric practice in Cornwall, where Dr. Claudia Murton operates as the sole medical practitioner, personally responsible for all aspects of patient care and data management. Porthia Mental Health Clinic is a registered provider and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).  As an experienced NHS Consultant Psychiatrist with over 19 years of medical expertise, Dr. Murton provides expert assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment to help individuals understand and manage their mental health conditions.

Operating from Thrive Wellness Cornwall in Hayle, Dr. Murton offers personalised psychiatric services in a welcoming, accessible location with ample parking and good public transport links.

Porthia Clinic has invested in paperless systems and services, including a secure patient portal and electronic medical records, reflecting both environmental responsibility and a commitment to data security. This digital infrastructure ensures patient information is managed with the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality, while supporting the clinic's sustainability goals. As the sole practitioner, Dr. Murton maintains direct oversight of all patient data and clinical records.

Dr. Murton takes a thorough, individualised approach to each patient's care, combining her extensive NHS experience with private practice expertise to create comprehensive treatment plans. Her special interests include liaison psychiatry, persistent physical symptoms, and the integration of lifestyle interventions in mental health care.

Patients seeking private psychiatric care in Cornwall can trust in receiving consistent, high-quality treatment directly from Dr. Murton, who maintains full clinical oversight and responsibility for all aspects of care delivery at Porthia Clinic. This dedicated single-practitioner approach ensures continuity of care and personal attention throughout each patient's treatment journey.