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.

Beth Davison
Speech and Language Therapist

I gained my masters degree from the University of Essex in September 2024 which allowed me opportunities to shadow Speech and Language Therapists at a local private pediatric clinic as well as community adult services. Following graduation I gained a job working for the NHS in an acute hospital setting, which I do part-time alongside my work with private clients. I work predominantly with adults who have acquired neurological conditions, people who stammer, autistic adults or those with a learning disability. As a voiceover artist for over a decade I also have a lot of experience in vocal health and hope to specialise in voice disorders.

In my spare time I love walking the dog along the many estuaries of East Anglia, with an all important pub stop somewhere along the way.

Tracy Wong
Speech and Language Therapist

I graduated from the University of Sheffield (BMedSci Speech) in 2021 and have since worked with adults with swallow and communication needs in an acute hospital setting, My experience includes working with people with stroke, brain injury, brain tumours, Parkinson’s, dementia, respiratory conditions etc. I am licensed to provide the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) for individuals with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. I also have a passion in swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) and am currently pursuing a master’s in health research at the University of Essex, funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research.

Outside of work, I really enjoy cooking, baking and crafts.

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.

Miriam Jacobs
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

I am a final year masters student at the University of Essex. I completed my undergraduate degree in Linguistics at Queen Mary, University of London.

During my masters so far I have worked with children with speech sound difficulties, language disorders, situational mutism, and gestalt language processors. I am especially interested in bilingualism, and the link between speech and language difficulties and anxiety. I am also working on a dissertation looking at the impact of music on early language acquisition.

In my spare time I like to be active, sing, and go on adventures with my daughter.