My Team

Abby Drew
Speech and Language Therapist

I completed the BSC Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Essex in 2022. Whilst studying at University, I experienced working with autistic children, children with speech sound disorders, language disorders, stammering and with cleft lip and/or palate. Further to this, I had the privilege of working with children in multiple settings; schools, hospitals, clinics, community and over tele-therapy.

I have a passion for coming alongside young people and their families to help them reach their full potential, meeting goals that are important for them and supporting them to feel confident in their communication. My particular areas of interest are speech sound disorders and dysfluency.

In my spare time I enjoy playing sports, keeping healthy and singing.

Rachel Shaw
Speech and Language Therapist

I graduated from the University of Essex in September 2024. During my degree, I experienced working in multiple primary schools and a special school for children with complex needs.

Prior to joining the masters programme, I worked in a special educational needs school as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and have experience working with children and adolescents with autism, language disorders and speech sound disorders.
In my spare time I enjoy rowing, cycling and being outdoors.

Holly Rogers
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

I am in my final year of my MSc in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Essex. During my first year I was very fortunate to have my clinical placement with Carrie.

Before starting my masters I was a paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant for the NHS. I was based in a clinic and travelled within the community to schools and client’s homes. Previous to this I was a one-to-one Teaching Assistant in a mainstream primary school. I have worked with a wide range of children with special educational needs.

In my free time I enjoy going to the gym or reading a good book.