Family Preservation & Reunification Program Counsellors

Heather Awad

Heather received her BA in Psychology with a Curriculum and Instruction Minor from Simon Fraser University. She is a part of The Family Preservation and Reunification program at Touchstone as a Adult, Youth & Child Counsellor/Intake worker. Coming from a very strong family background, Heather truly believes that the preservation of the family structure unit is the foundation to success. She feels privileged to be a part of an association supporting families in building that cornerstone.

Nicole Cartier

Nicole Cartier is a member of the Family Preservation and Reunification team and heads up Touchstone's Supervised Access program. With a background in psychology and family studies, Nicole enjoys the frontline aspect of her position. When Nicole is not running after children, she is running marathons!

King-lok Choi

My name is King-lok Choi. I am a clinical counsellor. I came to Vancouver from Hong Kong in 2002. I have a background in education and counseling and have quite ample working experiences with children and their families. I have two adolescents at home and would like to share and exchange our views and experiences with other parents.

Moe Garba

Moe joined Touchstone Family Association as a Youth and Family Counsellor in 2004. Prior to this, he had worked for a variety of social services agencies in various capacities in Greater Vancouver from 1982 to present.

Moe is inspired by providing support for families and youth in situations of crisis and conflict resolution. Moe is a graduate of Simon Fraser University (SFU).

Selina Ma

Selina is a Clinical Counsellor and has worked with Touchstone Family Association since February 1998. She is dedicated and experienced in working with individuals, couples, families and psycho-educational groups. She is a certified facilitator of Touchstone’s Restorative Justice Program.

Sandeep Nagra

Sandeep Nagra is a Clinical Counsellor in the Family Preservation and Reunification Program. Sandeep has her Masters of Arts in Human Development from Laurentian University and a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler School of Professional Psychology. She also has a Bachelors of Arts, Honours in Psychology from York University. Sandeep has had the experience of working in the areas of trauma, domestic violence and abuse, mental health and addictions. In addition, she has experience facilitating parenting and empowerment groups.

I am privileged by the opportunity to be a part of a client's journey. I am inspired by the opportunity to help facilitate and witness the incredible strength that clients show as agents of change bringing about self-awareness and growth.

Cheryl Penner

Cheryl is an Adult, Youth & Child Counsellor / FASD/CDBC Keyworker, she provides individual and family counselling for FASD/CDBC specific clients, provides FASD/CDBC educational presentations, and facilitates an FASD/CDBD parent support group. I am inspired by the way the theraputic relationship can transform lives.

Dara Rosenzveig

Dara Rosenzveig has been working with Touchstone Family Association since 1996. For her first three years she worked with adolescents and their families at Francis House, an adolescent therapeutic group home run by TFA. Since 1999 Dara has been working with adolescents, children and their families in Richmond to support their well being, nurturing closer connections and helping parents have more choices in how they parent their children. Dara also co-facilitates the Children’s Social Skills Group which supports children with learning new social skills. Dara is trained as an Art Therapist which she utilizes in some of her work with individuals and families.

Carey Selk-Rodger

Carey is currently a Adult, Youth & Child Counsellor with Touchstone Family Association and has been with the agency since 2001. Carey has a passion for Integrative Energy Healing and enjoys supporting clients work towards balancing the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of their well-being.

Ashwin Sharma

No man is an island, but I was born on one. My early experiences growing up as an immigrant in the diverse community of east Vancouver has positioned me to be compassionate towards children and their traumatic experiences. My passion is to support children everywhere, including here in Richmond. I have been working with Touchstone Family Association since 1995.

Teresa Vozza

Teresa is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with degrees in Psychology, Criminology and Counselling Psychology. She is also a trained Restorative Justice Facilitator. Teresa enjoys working with a variety of families, especially those with young children. Teresa lives in West Richmond with her husband and son.

Huiling Wakely

Huiling emigrated from mainland China in 1999 and has since focused her professional career on assisting families coping with the challenges of integration into Canadian culture. She is particularly pleased to have joined the Touchstone team as a family counselor with the opportunity to work with parents to strengthen the family unit.

Nir Yahav

Nir holds a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has been working with Touchstone Family Association since June 2007 in the Family Preservation and Reunification Program. Aside from counselling individuals, couples, and families, Nir is also a co-facilitator in the Men, Anger, and the Family Group. What inspires me about my job is having the unique opportunity of relating to people in a special way that helps facilitate their self-growth, awareness and fulfillment as a step toward making the changes that they seek for themselves.

Practicum Students

Kit Au

Kit is a Clinical Counsellor Intern at Touchstone Family Association who is currently completing her Master of Counselling degree at City University of Seattle in Vancouver. She immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in 1990. She is passionate in helping people in a therapeutic setting by providing emotional support and in helping them to discover their inner strengths and resources in order to find their own solutions to their unique problems. Kit has a background in Fine Arts and Graphic Design.

Sara Campbell

Sara is a clinical counselling intern in the Family Preservation and Reunification Program at Touchstone. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Care) degree, and is currently completing her final requirements for a Master Degree in Counselling Psychology from City University of Seattle. Sara has worked as a Social Worker for the Ministry of Children and Family Development for the past five years in both child protection and foster parent recruitment. Sara's belief that people have the inner strength and ability to create change motivates her desire to support the adults, children and families that she works with.

Clare Cayley

Clare is a clinical counselling intern with the Family Reunification and Preservation Program at Touchstone. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from McGill University, a Master of Arts degree in Sport Psychology from UBC a and is a few months away from completing her Master of Education in Counselling Psychology also from UBC. Clare's primary goal is to create a safe space in which client's are able to speak openly and without fear of judgment. Clare sees counselling as a collaborative process and strives to work with clients and their resources to create the change they want to see.

Kate McRae

Kate is a clinical counselling intern in the Family Preservation and Reunification Program at Touchstone. She currently completing her final requirements for a Master of Arts (Counselling Psychology) degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Vancouver and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) degree from UBC. Kate has a passion for working with individuals and families to help them recognize their inner strengths and resources that can bring happiness and success to their lives.