Punita Patel
Podiatrist
Punita Patel is our Podiatrist who comes with a wealth of experience within her field. She has worked as a podiatrist for almost 20 years within both the NHS and private sectors.
Charlotte Preston
Occupational Therapist
After qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2005, Charlotte initially spent time gaining core skills on a rotation between hospital wards and the community before specialising in Community Paediatrics. She developed a special interest in Sensory processing and Autism and completed post graduate study in these areas. She is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, SI Network and Children, Young people and families Specialist Section. She joined Provide Wellbeing in August 2021, and really enjoys the variety of age groups and abilities of the children and young people that she works with.
Claire Groves
Receptionist
Claire is a Receptionist at Provide Wellbeing, based at Kestrel House Clinic.
Colin Barnard
Patient Care Advisor
Colin has worked in various roles before joining Provide Wellbeing as a Patient care advisor in May 2022. Now looking to further my career here at Provide Wellbeing
Anna Jones
Speech & Language Therapist
Anna is a speech and language therapist who specialises in neurodevelopmental assessment in both adults and children. She has worked extensively across the NHS and independent providers in the assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD, both in virtual and face to face settings. Anna is an experienced service manager and clinical supervisor, having supported large teams of clinicians to develop and deliver high quality neurodevelopmental services. Prior to this, she worked in a range of acute and community settings with children with communication and feeding needs, including the assessment and treatment of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
Dr Sara Dowsett
Chartered Practitioner Psychologist
Dr Sara Dowsett is a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist offering diagnostic ADHD assessments for children and adults.
Sara has over 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals with neuro developmental and mental health difficulties in a variety of clinical contexts including the NHS.
Dr Alan Speers
GP with Special Interests
I am a Clinician at Provide Wellbeing with special interests in Carpal Tunnel Decompression, No-Scalpel Vasectomy and Minor Skin Surgery. I trained at University College London, graduating in 1997. My clinical training was funded by a scholarship from the British Army, in which I served until 2010. I initially trained as a surgeon, passing my MRCS at the Royal College of Surgeons in 2003, and commenced higher surgical training as a Urologist in 2004. I changed careers and embarked on GP training, which I completed in 2007 and attained membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners with distinction. I work three days a week as a GP principal in Colchester and spend the rest of my working week at Provide Wellbeing.
I am a certified trainer in No-Scalpel Vasectomy.
Hannah Reubin
Speech & Language Therapist
I graduated as a Speech and Language Therapist from Essex University with First Class Honours. I am a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council. After graduating, I started out working in a small private practice delivering therapy to a wide range of clients for speech sound disorders, autism, learning difficulties and developmental language disorder. During this time, I developed a particular interest in Autism and enjoyed delivering child-led therapy in a neuroaffirming way, working with the strengths of the child. I have since developed my skills in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism and enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with the child at the centre of the diagnostic process. I love my job, as assessment can make such a difference to the families, I work with in terms of accessing support to ensure their child can meet their full potential.
I have a daughter, who keeps me very busy and we enjoy the outdoors and rock climbing!
Dr Amin Band
Lead Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician
I obtained my Medical Graduation (MBBS) and postgraduate degree in Paediatrics (MD) from India, where I worked in Acute Paediatric and Neonatal care. I have an MRCP degree from Edinburgh and became a full member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) in 2002.
I am a Senior Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician in mid Essex and am also the designated doctor for looked after children for Southend, Thurrock and Essex. I have been the Lead Paediatrician to devise the integrated pathways for Autism and ADHD in Mid Essex and am considered a senior expert in these fields. In addition to Autism and ADHD, I have a keen interest in assessment and management of children with developmental delay, academic difficulties, sleep difficulties and Neurobehavioral Paediatrics.
