Creating Connections Therapy
Meet Our Team
Ashlee Pittaway
Director & Social Worker
Ashlee is an accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) with over 10 years of experience working with children, young people, and families with complex needs, specifically trauma and attachment difficulties. Her work is underpinned by the ethics of the AASW, and she uses a wide variety of evidence-based therapies. Ashlee holds strong values of respect and fairness and is committed to young people and their future well-being and happiness. She developed Creating Connections Therapy as she believes increased mental health is strongly related to a greater experience of connection to oneself and others.
AASW Member Number: 511592
Tayla Pudney
Counsellor & Therapist
Tayla is a registered Counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA), with a background in supporting young people in achieving their educational goals. She focuses on building collaborative care teams to promote sustained change, creating a supportive network around each child. Tayla uses creative, child-centered approaches to support children and young people, helping them express themselves, build resilience, and strengthen their relationships within the family system.
PACFA Member Number: 30955
Carly Thomson
Social Worker & Therapist
Carly is an accredited Social Worker with the AASW, with a wealth of experience supporting children, mothers, and families. She is passionate about helping families overcome challenges, build resilience, and create a strong, safe future.
Carly is knowledgeable in helping families explore healthy and safe communication patterns through the use of dyadic interaction skills. With a compassionate approach, she supports families in building stronger, more connected relationships by supporting trust, emotional safety, and mutual understanding.
AASW Member Number: 470277
Creating Connections Therapy acknowledges the Kaurna people and their deep connection to land, sea, and sky. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.
Creating Connections Therapy is dedicated to supporting an inclusive environment, celebrating the diversity and uniqueness of every individual. We welcome and embrace all backgrounds and identities.
