Andrew Parsons, PhD
Andrew helps is a holistic therapist and certified coach who supports people in strengthening their wellbeing through deepening their connection with themselves and the environment.
His approach supports individuals to build the inner resources to navigate change, adversity and life’s transitions so they can find their potential, whatever their situation.
Highly Qualified and experienced
Andrew has a range of qualifications including MSc and PhD in Physiological Sciences and an MSc (Distinction) in Psychology. He has a wide experience of working in research and business and has contributed to research papers, medical text-books and general publications.
With more than 25 years of meditation and holistic practice, Andrew was the founding coach of the cancer coaching service at the Fountain Centre within St Luke’s Cancer Centre, Royal Surrey NHS Trust, and contributed to developing national coaching standards for cancer care with NHS England
Academic Qualifications
MSc (distinction) – Psychology
PhD – Physiological Sciences
MSc – Physiological Sciences
BSc – Pharmacology
Professional Qualifications
Registered Health Coach – UK & International Health Coaching Association
https://www.ukihca.com/united-kingdom/st-neots/registered-health-coach/andrew-parsons
Certified Wellness Practitioner – National Wellness Institute / Wellness Alliance
Professional Medical Coach
European Mentoring and Coaching Council – Master Practitioner
NLP Master Practitioner
Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma
Complementary and Natural Health Council Registered Hypnotherapist (Reg 00882)
Certificate in Workplace Wellness
Professional Associations
British Psychological Society
Wellness Alliance
Institute for Health Promotion and Education
Volunteer Holistic Wellness Coach and Founding Coach at the Fountain Centre, Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
A Personalised, Collaborative, Holistic Approach
Andrew is a holistic therapist who integrates a range of different approaches through hypnotherapy, non-invasive meridian therapies and inner work. He is a qualified Health and Medical Coach, Registered Health Coach, Accredited Master Coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, Professional Member of the Universal Coaching Alliance and a Certified Wellness Practitioner. He is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society and member of the Institute of Health Promotion and Education.
Andrew brings expertise in psychology, neuroscience and physiology. He is also a qualified Tang Soo Do instructor and judge. He integrates mind–body approaches throughout his work.
Publications
Andrews, W.P., Parsons, A.A., Rawle, H. and Gibbs, J., 2015. A pilot investigation of quest institute cognitive hypnotherapy services using improving access to psychological therapies as the benchmark. Mental Health Review Journal, 20(3), pp.199-210. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHRJ-08-2014-0030
Corrie, S. & Parsons, A.A. (2021). The contribution of coaching to mental health care. An emerging specialism for complex times. In, Emerging conversations in coaching and coaching psychology (Eds, Watts & Taylor), Routledge pp 60-77 https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315114514
Jackson, S. & Parsons, A.A. (2016). Principles for Therapeutic coaching. A UK perspective Philosophy of Coaching: An International Journal, 1 (1) 80-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.22316/poc/01.1.07
Parsons, A.A., Jackson, S. & Arnold, J. (2021) Empowerment in Health and Wellness. Panoma Press. St Albans https://amzn.to/3DTj9fp
Parsons, A.A. & Mariposa, B. (2016). Leading with Presence. What it is, why it matters and how to get it. Endless Bookcase, St Albans
Presentations
Efficacy and Effectiveness in Coaching research and practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB99VeJEBIo
Coaching and mentoring in integrative oncology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rygPiPD6crg
Podcasts
2026 upcoming
Association for Coaching podcast
Beyond Circumstances
European Mentoring and Coaching Council UK podcast
Volunteer Coaching in the NHS
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emcc-uk/episodes/
Episode 1: Setting up the service, 26 July 2023
Episode 2: Coaching, counselling and complementary therapies, 10 August 2023
Episode 3: Developing coaching standards, 18 August 2023
Ovary Jones Show
Living with and beyond cancer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=rH3tF-g0jJY&noapp=1
The Self-investment Project with Kathy Washbourne
Healthy Presence and Empowered Wellness
https://kathywashburn.net/podcast-episodes-1/episode-22-healthy-presence-and-empowered-wellness-with-andrew-parsons
Personalised Approach
An holistic therapist who integrates a range of different approaches through hypnotherapy, non-invasive meridian therapies and inner work. He is a qualified Health and Medical Coach, Registered Health Coach, Accredited Master Coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, Professional Member of the Universal Coaching Alliance and a Certified Wellness Practitioner. He is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society and member of the Institute of Health Promotion and Education.
Andrew brings expertise in psychology, neuroscience and physiology. He is also a qualified Tang Soo Do instructor and judge. He integrates mind–body approaches throughout his work.
Publications
Andrews, W.P., Parsons, A.A., Rawle, H. and Gibbs, J., 2015. A pilot investigation of quest institute cognitive hypnotherapy services using improving access to psychological therapies as the benchmark. Mental Health Review Journal, 20(3), pp.199-210. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHRJ-08-2014-0030
Corrie, S. & Parsons, A.A. (2021). The contribution of coaching to mental health care. An emerging specialism for complex times. In, Emerging conversations in coaching and coaching psychology (Eds, Watts & Taylor), Routledge pp 60-77 https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315114514
Jackson, S. & Parsons, A.A. (2016). Principles for Therapeutic coaching. A UK perspective Philosophy of Coaching: An International Journal, 1 (1) 80-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.22316/poc/01.1.07
Parsons, A.A., Jackson, S. & Arnold, J. (2021) Empowerment in Health and Wellness. Panoma Press. St Albans https://amzn.to/3DTj9fp
Parsons, A.A. & Mariposa, B. (2016). Leading with Presence. What it is, why it matters and how to get it. Endless Bookcase, St Albans
Presentations
Efficacy and Effectiveness in Coaching research and practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB99VeJEBIo
Coaching and mentoring in integrative oncology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rygPiPD6crg
Relevant Podcasts
2026 upcoming
Association for Coaching podcast
Beyond Circumstances
European Mentoring and Coaching Council UK podcast
Volunteer Coaching in the NHS
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emcc-uk/episodes/
Episode 1: Setting up the service, 26 July 2023
Episode 2: Coaching, counselling and complementary therapies, 10 August 2023
Episode 3: Developing coaching standards, 18 August 2023
Ovary Jones Show
Living with and beyond cancer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=rH3tF-g0jJY&noapp=1
The Self-investment Project with Kathy Washbourne
Healthy Presence and Empowered Wellness
https://kathywashburn.net/podcast-episodes-1/episode-22-healthy-presence-and-empowered-wellness-with-andrew-parsons
Academic Qualifications
MSc (distinction) – Psychology
PhD – Physiological Sciences
MSc – Physiological Sciences
BSc – Pharmacology
Professional Qualifications
Registered Health Coach – UK & International Health Coaching Association
https://www.ukihca.com/united-kingdom/st-neots/registered-health-coach/andrew-parsons
Certified Wellness Practitioner – National Wellness Institute / Wellness Alliance
Professional Medical Coach
European Mentoring and Coaching Council – Master Practitioner
NLP Master Practitioner
Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma
Complementary and Natural Health Council Registered Hypnotherapist (Reg 00882)
Certificate in Workplace Wellness
Professional Associations
British Psychological Society
Wellness Alliance
Institute for Health Promotion and Education
Volunteer Holistic Wellness Coach and Founding Coach at the Fountain Centre, Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
Andrew helps is a holistic therapist and certified coach who supports people in strengthening their wellbeing through deepening their connection with themselves and the environment.
His approach supports individuals to build the inner resources to navigate change, adversity and life’s transitions so they can find their potential, whatever their situation.
Presentations
Efficacy and Effectiveness in Coaching research and practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB99VeJEBIo
Coaching and mentoring in integrative oncology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rygPiPD6crg
Publications
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Disseminations
Personalised Approach
An holistic therapist who integrates a range of different approaches through hypnotherapy, non-invasive meridian therapies and inner work. He is a qualified Health and Medical Coach, Registered Health Coach, Accredited Master Coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, Professional Member of the Universal Coaching Alliance and a Certified Wellness Practitioner. He is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society and member of the Institute of Health Promotion and Education.
Andrew brings expertise in psychology, neuroscience and physiology. He is also a qualified Tang Soo Do instructor and judge. He integrates mind–body approaches throughout his work.
Publications
Andrews, W.P., Parsons, A.A., Rawle, H. and Gibbs, J., 2015. A pilot investigation of quest institute cognitive hypnotherapy services using improving access to psychological therapies as the benchmark. Mental Health Review Journal, 20(3), pp.199-210. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHRJ-08-2014-0030
Corrie, S. & Parsons, A.A. (2021). The contribution of coaching to mental health care. An emerging specialism for complex times. In, Emerging conversations in coaching and coaching psychology (Eds, Watts & Taylor), Routledge pp 60-77 https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315114514
Jackson, S. & Parsons, A.A. (2016). Principles for Therapeutic coaching. A UK perspective Philosophy of Coaching: An International Journal, 1 (1) 80-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.22316/poc/01.1.07
Parsons, A.A., Jackson, S. & Arnold, J. (2021) Empowerment in Health and Wellness. Panoma Press. St Albans https://amzn.to/3DTj9fp
Parsons, A.A. & Mariposa, B. (2016). Leading with Presence. What it is, why it matters and how to get it. Endless Bookcase, St Albans
Presentations
Efficacy and Effectiveness in Coaching research and practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB99VeJEBIo
Coaching and mentoring in integrative oncology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rygPiPD6crg
Relevant Podcasts
2026 upcoming
Association for Coaching podcast
Beyond Circumstances
European Mentoring and Coaching Council UK podcast
Volunteer Coaching in the NHS
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emcc-uk/episodes/
Episode 1: Setting up the service, 26 July 2023
Episode 2: Coaching, counselling and complementary therapies, 10 August 2023
Episode 3: Developing coaching standards, 18 August 2023
Ovary Jones Show
Living with and beyond cancer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=rH3tF-g0jJY&noapp=1
The Self-investment Project with Kathy Washbourne
Healthy Presence and Empowered Wellness
https://kathywashburn.net/podcast-episodes-1/episode-22-healthy-presence-and-empowered-wellness-with-andrew-parsons
Academic Qualifications
MSc (distinction) – Psychology
PhD – Physiological Sciences
MSc – Physiological Sciences
BSc – Pharmacology
Professional Qualifications
Registered Health Coach – UK & International Health Coaching Association
https://www.ukihca.com/united-kingdom/st-neots/registered-health-coach/andrew-parsons
Certified Wellness Practitioner – National Wellness Institute / Wellness Alliance
Professional Medical Coach
European Mentoring and Coaching Council – Master Practitioner
NLP Master Practitioner
Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma
Complementary and Natural Health Council Registered Hypnotherapist (Reg 00882)
Certificate in Workplace Wellness
Professional Associations
British Psychological Society
Wellness Alliance
Institute for Health Promotion and Education
Volunteer Holistic Wellness Coach and Founding Coach at the Fountain Centre, Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
Andrew Parsons, PhD
Andrew helps is a holistic therapist and certified coach who supports people in strengthening their wellbeing through deepening their connection with themselves and the environment.
His approach supports individuals to build the inner resources to navigate change, adversity and life’s transitions so they can find their potential, whatever their situation.
Andrew works with a range of conditions including:
Highly Qualified and experienced
Andrew has a range of Academic Qualifications including MSc and PhD in Physiological Sciences and an MSc (Distinction) in Psychology. He has a wide experience of working in research and business and has contributed to research papers, medical text-books and general publications.
With more than 25 years of meditation and holistic practice, Andrew was the founding coach of the cancer coaching service at the Fountain Centre within St Luke’s Cancer Centre, Royal Surrey NHS Trust, and contributed to developing national coaching standards for cancer care with NHS England
Personalised Approach
An holistic therapist who integrates a range of different approaches through hypnotherapy, non-invasive meridian therapies and inner work. He is a qualified Health and Medical Coach, Registered Health Coach, Accredited Master Coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, Professional Member of the Universal Coaching Alliance and a Certified Wellness Practitioner. He is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society and member of the Institute of Health Promotion and Education.
Andrew brings expertise in psychology, neuroscience and physiology. He is also a qualified Tang Soo Do instructor and judge. He integrates mind–body approaches throughout his work.
Publications
Andrews, W.P., Parsons, A.A., Rawle, H. and Gibbs, J., 2015. A pilot investigation of quest institute cognitive hypnotherapy services using improving access to psychological therapies as the benchmark. Mental Health Review Journal, 20(3), pp.199-210. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHRJ-08-2014-0030
Corrie, S. & Parsons, A.A. (2021). The contribution of coaching to mental health care. An emerging specialism for complex times. In, Emerging conversations in coaching and coaching psychology (Eds, Watts & Taylor), Routledge pp 60-77 https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315114514
Jackson, S. & Parsons, A.A. (2016). Principles for Therapeutic coaching. A UK perspective Philosophy of Coaching: An International Journal, 1 (1) 80-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.22316/poc/01.1.07
Parsons, A.A., Jackson, S. & Arnold, J. (2021) Empowerment in Health and Wellness. Panoma Press. St Albans https://amzn.to/3DTj9fp
Parsons, A.A. & Mariposa, B. (2016). Leading with Presence. What it is, why it matters and how to get it. Endless Bookcase, St Albans
Presentations
Efficacy and Effectiveness in Coaching research and practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB99VeJEBIo
Coaching and mentoring in integrative oncology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rygPiPD6crg
Relevant Podcasts
2026 upcoming
Association for Coaching podcast
Beyond Circumstances
European Mentoring and Coaching Council UK podcast
Volunteer Coaching in the NHS
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emcc-uk/episodes/
Episode 1: Setting up the service, 26 July 2023
Episode 2: Coaching, counselling and complementary therapies, 10 August 2023
Episode 3: Developing coaching standards, 18 August 2023
Ovary Jones Show
Living with and beyond cancer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=rH3tF-g0jJY&noapp=1
The Self-investment Project with Kathy Washbourne
Healthy Presence and Empowered Wellness
https://kathywashburn.net/podcast-episodes-1/episode-22-healthy-presence-and-empowered-wellness-with-andrew-parsons
Academic Qualifications
MSc (distinction) – Psychology
PhD – Physiological Sciences
MSc – Physiological Sciences
BSc – Pharmacology
Professional Qualifications
Registered Health Coach – UK & International Health Coaching Association
https://www.ukihca.com/united-kingdom/st-neots/registered-health-coach/andrew-parsons
Certified Wellness Practitioner – National Wellness Institute / Wellness Alliance
Professional Medical Coach
European Mentoring and Coaching Council – Master Practitioner
NLP Master Practitioner
Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma
Complementary and Natural Health Council Registered Hypnotherapist (Reg 00882)
Certificate in Workplace Wellness
Professional Associations
British Psychological Society
Wellness Alliance
Institute for Health Promotion and Education
Volunteer Holistic Wellness Coach and Founding Coach at the Fountain Centre, Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
Personalised Approach
An holistic therapist who integrates a range of different approaches through hypnotherapy, non-invasive meridian therapies and inner work. He is a qualified Health and Medical Coach, Registered Health Coach, Accredited Master Coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, Professional Member of the Universal Coaching Alliance and a Certified Wellness Practitioner. He is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society and member of the Institute of Health Promotion and Education.
Andrew brings expertise in psychology, neuroscience and physiology. He is also a qualified Tang Soo Do instructor and judge. He integrates mind–body approaches throughout his work.
Publications
Andrews, W.P., Parsons, A.A., Rawle, H. and Gibbs, J., 2015. A pilot investigation of quest institute cognitive hypnotherapy services using improving access to psychological therapies as the benchmark. Mental Health Review Journal, 20(3), pp.199-210. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHRJ-08-2014-0030
Corrie, S. & Parsons, A.A. (2021). The contribution of coaching to mental health care. An emerging specialism for complex times. In, Emerging conversations in coaching and coaching psychology (Eds, Watts & Taylor), Routledge pp 60-77 https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315114514
Jackson, S. & Parsons, A.A. (2016). Principles for Therapeutic coaching. A UK perspective Philosophy of Coaching: An International Journal, 1 (1) 80-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.22316/poc/01.1.07
Parsons, A.A., Jackson, S. & Arnold, J. (2021) Empowerment in Health and Wellness. Panoma Press. St Albans https://amzn.to/3DTj9fp
Parsons, A.A. & Mariposa, B. (2016). Leading with Presence. What it is, why it matters and how to get it. Endless Bookcase, St Albans
Presentations
Efficacy and Effectiveness in Coaching research and practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB99VeJEBIo
Coaching and mentoring in integrative oncology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rygPiPD6crg
Relevant Podcasts
2026 upcoming
Association for Coaching podcast
Beyond Circumstances
European Mentoring and Coaching Council UK podcast
Volunteer Coaching in the NHS
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emcc-uk/episodes/
Episode 1: Setting up the service, 26 July 2023
Episode 2: Coaching, counselling and complementary therapies, 10 August 2023
Episode 3: Developing coaching standards, 18 August 2023
Ovary Jones Show
Living with and beyond cancer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=rH3tF-g0jJY&noapp=1
The Self-investment Project with Kathy Washbourne
Healthy Presence and Empowered Wellness
https://kathywashburn.net/podcast-episodes-1/episode-22-healthy-presence-and-empowered-wellness-with-andrew-parsons
Academic Qualifications
MSc (distinction) – Psychology
PhD – Physiological Sciences
MSc – Physiological Sciences
BSc – Pharmacology
Professional Qualifications
Registered Health Coach – UK & International Health Coaching Association
https://www.ukihca.com/united-kingdom/st-neots/registered-health-coach/andrew-parsons
Certified Wellness Practitioner – National Wellness Institute / Wellness Alliance
Professional Medical Coach
European Mentoring and Coaching Council – Master Practitioner
NLP Master Practitioner
Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma
Complementary and Natural Health Council Registered Hypnotherapist (Reg 00882)
Certificate in Workplace Wellness
Professional Associations
British Psychological Society
Wellness Alliance
Institute for Health Promotion and Education
Volunteer Holistic Wellness Coach and Founding Coach at the Fountain Centre, Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
What is offered
Health Coaching
Holistic Wellness Coaching
Group Coaching
Team Coaching
Executive Wellness Coaching
Awynedd Inner work
Hypnotherapy
Meditations – mindfulness
Supervision
EFT – Emotional Freedom Techniques including tapping, eye movement integration and non-invasive meridian therapies
Symptoms
Anxiety, Low mood, Obsessions and compulsions, Phobias, Intrusive thoughts and memories
Pain
Low Confidence
Imposter syndromes
Returning to wellbeing and Navigating change to life and medical situations
Conditions
Have a wide experience of supporting individuals in a range of conditions. Specialist experience in supporting individuals Live with and beyond cancer at all points of their experience. Workplace wellness specialist
How to book
Please reach out on the UK & International Health Coach Platform
https://www.ukihca.com/united-kingdom/st-neots/registered-health-coach/andrew-parsons
DBS check if any
Certificate 001776004820
Issue April 2022
Certificates (copy and paste would be great) – most relevant. Others available on request
CWP
Worksite wellness
RHC
EMCC – Master Practitioner
CNHC
MSc Psychology
Meridian Therapies
Cognitive HypnotherapyHypnotherapy practitioner diploma
NLP Master Practitioner
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