Counselling

Counselling

Our counsellors are here to support you through any of life's challenges. We are skilled professionals with years of experience working with teens and their families. Please reach out to us when you need support - we are here to help. 

Students and parents are welcome to contact a counsellor at any time, appointments can be made for Ms. Anderson, Ms. Romell  or Mr. Hilton using the links below or emailing them directly.

Services Include:

• Academic scheduling

• Individual counselling on any personal issues

• Crisis intervention

• Education and support with mental health challenges

• Encouragement to set personal and life goals and obtain the skills necessary to achieve them

• Liaising with community resources

• Referral to outside agencies

Our school counsellors provide a variety of services to Parkland students and their families intended to facilitate the educational, personal, social, emotional, and career development of students in schools and in the community.

To make an appointment please reach out to one of the counsellors by signing up in the counselling foyer or by clicking on their make an appointment link below, or by emailing one of the counsellors directly. Our counsellors are assigned to students by grade, but students are welcome to connect with the individual they think would be the best fit. 

Ms. Anderson
wanderson@saanichschools.ca

Grades 9 & 11
Counsellor
IB Counsellor
Scholarship Advisor
Make an appointment

250-655-2706

Ms. Anderson is our counsellor for Grades 9 and 11 but loves connecting with all students and is always happy to help out.  She is your go to person for all things scholarships. Ms. Anderson is also our advisor for students taking an IB course and for any student taking a course through SIDES.  She loves tennis and is the teacher sponsor of the Parkland Tennis Club.

Ms. Romell
kromell@saanichschools.ca

Grades 10 & 12
Counsellor
International Student Advisor
Make an appointment

250-655-2708

Ms. Romell is our counsellor for Grades 10 and 12, and all international students, but she is more than happy to connect and support all our students.

Mr. Hilton
jhilton@saanichschools.ca

Grades 9 - 12
International Student Advisor
Make an appointment

Mr. Hilton is an advisor for the Saanich International Student Program (SISP).  He has taught at Parkland Secondary for over 20 years in the Science and Math departments, including IB Biology.  He is also the teacher sponsor and coach of the Parkland Rowing Team. Go Panthers!

Ms. Chia
mchia@saanichschools.ca

Grades 9 - 12
Youth & Family Counsellor

250-655-2707

Ms. Chia is our new Youth and Family Counsellor and we are very excited to have her join our Counselling team. She works from an approach that is justice-oriented and relational. She will offer a safe space that is inclusive to our students and community in a way that makes them feel most heard.