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With our hand-picked UK network of independent expert witnesses, HKA offers you a fast, hassle-free route to high-quality orthopaedic and psychological assessments.

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Expert of The Month

A showcase of one of our experts

Dr Louise Payne

BA (Hons) Psychology Chartered Clinical Psychologist

  • Areas Covered:
  • London
  • Slough
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About the Expert

Dr Louise Payne is a highly experienced consultant. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has worked as a clinical psychologist for 24 years. Dr Payne has worked extensively with both children and adults in NHS settings, working with survivors of trauma, complex mental health difficulties and the psychological impact of illness and surgery.

In addition to clinical work, Dr Payne has worked as a lecturer for the last 15 years, providing training in evidence-based treatments for a range of mental health problems. Dr Payne is a passionate educator, and strongly believes in the importance of providing high quality, empirically validated interventions to best ensure that people overcome their difficulties.

Dr Payne has worked as an expert witness since 2003, addressing the psychological impact of trauma, asylum, abuse in childhood and adulthood, accidents and other significant life events. She provides clinics in London, Slough and remotely.

When not working, Dr Payne can be found walking her two beloved Wheaten Terriers on her local marshland. She also loves to travel with her family and friends, and is passionate about interior design.

HKA's expert witness directory covers 125 clinics across the UK, so it's easy to access them and get the psychological and orthopaedic report that you need. We hold every expert to the highest standards, so you'll always feel safe, comfortable and cared for.

For Solicitors

A faster way to find the right expert witness

Every expert in HKA's UK directory is independent, allowing you and your client to choose the required three expert witnesses all at one time. Be confident of finding the right expert witness for your case and receiving a detailed medico legal report without delay.

For Clients

A friendly expert close to your home

HKA's expert witness directory covers 125 clinics across England and Wales, so it's easy to access them and get the psychological and orthopaedic report that you need. We hold every expert to the highest standards, so you'll always feel safe, comfortable and cared for.

The HKA Quality Guarantee

  • A dynamic in-house staff of 26, dedicated to personal service
  • Medico legal instructions processed in-house within 24 hours
  • Clinical psychologist and orthopaedic appointments confirmed within five days
  • Clients typically seen by expert witness within 4-6 weeks of instruction
  • Select an independent expert witness from our register of 42 experts
  • Experts assessments performed at 125 UK clinics in England and Wales.
  • Every clinical psychologist held to the highest HCPC/BPS standards
  • Our orthopaedic surgeon held to the highest GMC standard
  • Orthopaedic and psychological reports delivered two weeks after appointment

Testimonial: Agents & Solicitors

"The fees are very competitive for reports and there is a good spread of experts across the country. The staff seem very organised and are always very helpful. I shall continue to use this company and am happy with the service they provide."
Catherine Thorkildsen, Absolute Medicals

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