Karen Toms

I currently have availability for new clients who would like to work online or on the telephone.

I am happy to answer any questions or provide information about my availability. Please call or text me on the mobile number above.

I work with people who are capable and self-aware but stuck in patterns they can't shift - anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, perfectionism, burnout or a difficult relationship with food or their body. 

My aim is to create a warm, non-judgemental space where you feel safe to have the conversations you've perhaps never had before, and supported to write a new chapter in your life story.

What it's like to work with me

This is where I hand over to my clients to give their experience of our work together:

"With Karen I feel safe and supported to reveal all sorts of aspects of myself and to explore uncomfortable and difficult topics. She has helped me to realise and understand many things that are going on for me, and to find ways to work with them. I also find working with Karen great fun – she brings humour and intelligence to our sessions and I always look forward to speaking with her." Online client

"Karen is empathetic, compassionate and professional. Through her calm and patient approach, she has helped me gain the confidence to explore difficult issues." Telephone client

"I have been working with Karen for over a year now, and I have found it tremendously productive and helpful. When we began working together, I was depressed and fearful about life. With Karen's help, I am now joyful and excited about the future." Online client

How we work together

We can work together on a short or long term basis depending on what you need. Some people come with a specific issue they want to focus on, others prefer to work more openly over time. 

Whatever brings you here, we'll check in regularly on how things are going and adjust our focus as necessary.

Conditions I work with

Areas I regularly work with clients on include:

- Anxiety and worry

- Low self esteem

- Low confidence levels

- Perfectionism

- Emotional & disordered eating, bulimia, obesity, binge eating

- Body image

- Women's issues

- Depression and low mood

- Relationship and/or family issues

- Career difficulties

- Burnout

- Loss

The aim of my practice is to help my clients deal with the issues they are experiencing and make lasting changes in their life.

What to expect

My role isn't to fix anything. Instead I walk alongside you, providing support and encouragement as you take the next steps forward in your life.

You can expect encouragement, gentle challenge and appropriate humour. A space where anything you bring will be welcome, including the things you've never said out loud before.

Practical & holistic

My approach is practical and holistic. We won't just discuss how you feel but also understand what's driving it, find the root causes and help you make changes that last. Between sessions we'll find small things you can try to put things into practice and build momentum. We will consider your whole wellbeing, not just your mental health. Your physical health, lifestyle, work, relationships and your sense of how you look and present yourself to the world are all part of the picture.

Counselling style

You can find out more about my practice and read client testimonials on my website, https://karentoms.com. 

I am trained in a variety of counselling techniques and tailor my approach to your needs. For eating disorders I draw on the model developed by the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I also use creative Gestalt techniques including sketching, visualisation and working with the body when they're helpful.

You can find out more about my practice and read testimonials from my clients on my website, https://karentoms.com.

Initial free call

Before we meet for the first time, we'll have a free phone conversation of up to 30 minutes. 

It's a chance for you to tell me what's brought you to counselling, ask any questions you have and get a sense of whether we'd be a good fit. There's no obligation to book a session afterwards.

Starting to work together

If we decide to work together, we'll arrange a regular time to meet - weekly or fortnightly - either face-to-face, online or by telephone.

Timeframe for working together

I can work with you on a short or long term basis depending on your needs. I usually recommend a minimum of six sessions for short term work.

I currently have availability for new clients in my practice. 

I can offer appointments face-to-face in Plymouth and remotely via secure online video call or on the telephone.

This means you can choose the format which best suits your style of working and your schedule.

I am happy to answer any questions or provide information about my availability. Please call or text me on the mobile number above.

I work with people who are capable and self-aware but stuck in patterns they can't shift - anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, perfectionism, burnout or a difficult relationship with food or their body.

My aim is to create a warm, non-judgemental space where you feel safe to have the conversations you've perhaps never had before and supported to write a new chapter in your life story.

What it's like to work with me

This is where I hand over to my clients to give their experience of our work together:

"With Karen I feel safe and supported to reveal all sorts of aspects of myself and to explore uncomfortable and difficult topics. She has helped me to realise and understand many things that are going on for me, and to find ways to work with them. I also find working with Karen great fun – she brings humour and intelligence to our sessions and I always look forward to speaking with her." Online client

"Karen is empathetic, compassionate and professional. Through her calm and patient approach, she has helped me gain the confidence to explore difficult issues." Telephone client

"I have been working with Karen for over a year now, and I have found it tremendously productive and helpful. When we began working together, I was depressed and fearful about life. With Karen's help, I am now joyful and excited about the future." Online client

How we work together

We can work together on a short- or long-term basis depending on what you need. Some people come with a specific issue they want to focus on, others prefer to work more openly over time.

Whatever brings you here, we'll check in regularly on how things are going and adjust our focus as necessary.

Conditions I work with

Areas I work with clients on include:

- Anxiety and worry

- Low self esteem

- Low confidence levels

- Perfectionism

- Bulimia, emotional and disordered eating, binge eating and obesity 

- Body image 

- Depression and low mood

- Family issues

- Career difficulties

- Burnout

- Loss

The aim of my practice is to help my clients deal with the issues they are experiencing and make lasting changes in their life.

What to expect

My role isn't to fix anything. Instead, I walk alongside you, providing support and encouragement as you take the next steps forward in your life.

You can expect encouragement, gentle challenge and appropriate humour. A space where anything you bring will be welcome, including the things you've never said out loud before.

Practical & holistic

My approach is practical and holistic. We won't just discuss how you feel but also understand what's driving it, find the root causes and help you make changes that last. Between sessions we'll find small things you can try to put things into practice and build momentum. We will consider your whole wellbeing, not just your mental health. Your physical health, lifestyle, work, relationships and your sense of how you look and present yourself to the world are all part of the picture.

Counselling style

I am trained in a variety of counselling techniques and tailor my approach to your needs. For eating disorders I draw on the model developed by the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I also use creative Gestalt techniques including sketching, visualisation and working with the body when they're helpful.

You can find out more about my practice and read testimonials from my clients on my website, https://karentoms.com.

Initial free call

Before we meet for the first time, we'll have a free phone conversation of up to 30 minutes.

It's a chance for you to tell me what's brought you to counselling, ask any questions you have and get a sense of whether we'd be a good fit. There's no obligation to book a session afterwards.

Starting to work together

If we decide to work together, we'll arrange a regular time to meet - weekly or fortnightly - either face-to-face, online or by telephone.

Timeframe for working together

I can work with you on a short- or long-term basis depending on your needs. I usually recommend a minimum of six sessions for short term work.

I currently have availability for new clients who would like to work online or on the telephone.

I am happy to answer any questions or provide information about my availability. Please call or text me on the mobile number above.

I work with people who are capable and self-aware but stuck in patterns they can't shift - anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, perfectionism, burnout or a difficult relationship with food or their body.

My aim is to create a warm, non-judgemental space where you feel safe to have the conversations you've perhaps never had before and supported to write a new chapter in your life story.

What it's like to work with me

This is where I hand over to my clients to give their experience of our work together:

"I have been working with Karen for over a year now, and I have found it tremendously productive and helpful. When we began working together, I was depressed and fearful about life. With Karen's help, I am now joyful and excited about the future." Online client

"With Karen I feel safe and supported to reveal all sorts of aspects of myself and to explore uncomfortable and difficult topics. She has helped me to realise and understand many things that are going on for me, and to find ways to work with them. I also find working with Karen great fun – she brings humour and intelligence to our sessions and I always look forward to speaking with her." Online client

"Karen is empathetic, compassionate and professional. Through her calm and patient approach, she has helped me gain the confidence to explore difficult issues." Telephone client

How we work together

We can work together on a short- or long-term basis depending on what you need. Some people come with a specific issue they want to focus on, others prefer to work more openly over time.

Whatever brings you here, we'll check in regularly on how things are going and adjust our focus as necessary.

Conditions I work with

Areas I regularly work with clients on include:

- Anxiety and worry

- Low self esteem

- Low confidence levels

- Perfectionism

- Emotional & disordered eating, bulimia, obesity, binge eating

- Body image

- Women's issues

- Depression and low mood

- Relationship and/or family issues

- Career difficulties

- Burnout

- Loss

The aim of my practice is to help my clients deal with the issues they are experiencing and make lasting changes in their life.

What to expect

My role isn't to fix anything. Instead, I walk alongside you, providing support and encouragement as you take the next steps forward in your life.

You can expect encouragement, gentle challenge and appropriate humour. A space where anything you bring will be welcome, including the things you've never said out loud before.

Practical & holistic

My approach is practical and holistic. We won't just discuss how you feel but also understand what's driving it, find the root causes and help you make changes that last. 

Between sessions we'll find small things you can try to put things into practice and build momentum. We will consider your whole wellbeing, not just your mental health. Your physical health, lifestyle, work, relationships and your sense of how you look and present yourself to the world are all part of the picture.

Counselling style

I am trained in a variety of counselling techniques and tailor my approach to your needs. For eating disorders I draw on the model developed by the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I also use creative Gestalt techniques including sketching, visualisation and working with the body when they're helpful.

You can find out more about my practice and read testimonials from my clients on my website, https://karentoms.com.

Initial free call

Before we meet for the first time, we'll have a free phone conversation of up to 30 minutes.

It's a chance for you to tell me what's brought you to counselling, ask any questions you have and get a sense of whether we'd be a good fit. There's no obligation to book a session afterwards.

Starting to work together

If we decide to work together, we'll arrange a regular time to meet - weekly or fortnightly - either face-to-face, online or by telephone.

Timeframe for working together

I can work with you on a short- or long-term basis depending on your needs. I usually recommend a minimum of six sessions for short term work.

I currently have availability for new clients in my practice.

I can offer appointments face-to-face and remotely wherever you are via secure online video call or on the telephone.

This means you can choose the format which best suits your style of working and your schedule.

I am happy to answer any questions or provide information about my availability. Please call or text me on the mobile number above.

I work with people who are capable and self-aware but stuck in patterns they can't shift - anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, perfectionism, burnout or a difficult relationship with food or their body.

My aim is to create a warm, non-judgemental space where you feel safe to have the conversations you've perhaps never had before and supported to write a new chapter in your life story.

What it's like to work with me

Here's some feedback from my clients about their experience of our work together:

"With Karen I feel safe and supported to reveal all sorts of aspects of myself and to explore uncomfortable and difficult topics. She has helped me to realise and understand many things that are going on for me, and to find ways to work with them. I also find working with Karen great fun – she brings humour and intelligence to our sessions and I always look forward to speaking with her." 

"Karen is empathetic, compassionate and professional. Through her calm and patient approach, she has helped me gain the confidence to explore difficult issues." 

"I have been working with Karen for over a year now, and I have found it tremendously productive and helpful. When we began working together, I was depressed and fearful about life. With Karen's help, I am now joyful and excited about the future." 

How we work together

We can work together on a short- or long-term basis depending on what you need. Some people come with a specific issue they want to focus on, others prefer to work more openly over time.

Whatever brings you here, we'll check in regularly on how things are going and adjust our focus as necessary.

Conditions I work with

Areas I regularly work clients on include:

- Anxiety and worry

- Low self esteem

- Perfectionism

- Low confidence levels

- Emotional & disordered eating, bulimia, obesity, binge eating

- Body image

- Women's issues

- Depression and low mood

- Career difficulties

- Loss

- Burnout

- Relationship and/or family issues

The aim of my practice is to help my clients deal with the issues they are experiencing and make lasting changes in their life.

What to expect

My role isn't to fix anything. Instead, I walk alongside you, providing support and encouragement as you take the next steps forward in your life.

You can expect encouragement, gentle challenge and appropriate humour. A space where anything you bring will be welcome, including the things you've never said out loud before.

Practical & holistic

My approach is practical and holistic. We won't just discuss how you feel but also understand what's driving it, find the root causes and help you make changes that last. Between sessions we'll find small things you can try to put things into practice and build momentum. We will consider your whole wellbeing, not just your mental health. Your physical health, lifestyle, work, relationships and your sense of how you look and present yourself to the world are all part of the picture.

Counselling style

I am trained in a variety of counselling techniques and tailor my approach to your needs. For eating disorders I draw on the model developed by the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I also use creative Gestalt techniques including sketching, visualisation and working with the body when they're helpful.

You can find out more about my practice and read testimonials from my clients on my website, https://karentoms.com.

Initial free call

Before we meet for the first time, we'll have a free phone conversation of up to 30 minutes.

It's a chance for you to tell me what's brought you to counselling, ask any questions you have and get a sense of whether we'd be a good fit. There's no obligation to book a session afterwards.

Starting to work together

If we decide to work together, we'll arrange a regular time to meet - weekly or fortnightly - either face-to-face, online or by telephone.

Timeframe for working together

I can work with you on a short- or long-term basis depending on your needs. I usually recommend a minimum of six sessions for short term work.

I currently have availability for new clients who would like to work  online or on the telephone.

I am happy to answer any questions or provide information about my availability. Please call or text me on the mobile number above.

I work with people who are capable and self-aware but stuck in patterns they can't shift - anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, perfectionism, burnout or a difficult relationship with food or their body.

My aim is to create a warm, non-judgemental space where you feel safe to have the conversations you've perhaps never had before and supported to write a new chapter in your life story.

What it's like to work with me

This is where I hand over to my clients to give their experience of our work together:

"With Karen I feel safe and supported to reveal all sorts of aspects of myself and to explore uncomfortable and difficult topics. She has helped me to realise and understand many things that are going on for me, and to find ways to work with them. I also find working with Karen great fun – she brings humour and intelligence to our sessions and I always look forward to speaking with her." Online client

"Karen is empathetic, compassionate and professional. Through her calm and patient approach, she has helped me gain the confidence to explore difficult issues."  Telephone client

"I have been working with Karen for over a year now, and I have found it tremendously productive and helpful. When we began working together, I was depressed and fearful about life. With Karen's help, I am now joyful and excited about the future." Online client

How we work together

We can work together on a short- or long-term basis depending on what you need. Some people come with a specific issue they want to focus on, others prefer to work more openly over time.

Whatever brings you here, we'll check in regularly on how things are going and adjust our focus as necessary.

Conditions I work with

- Anxiety and worry

- Low self esteem

- Low confidence levels

- Perfectionism

- Emotional & disordered eating, bulimia, binge eating, obesity

- Body image

- Women's issues

- Depression and low mood

- Relationship and/or family issues

- Career difficulties

- Burnout

- Loss

The aim of my practice is to help my clients deal with the issues they are experiencing and make lasting changes in their life.

What to expect

My role isn't to fix anything. Instead, I walk alongside you, providing support and encouragement as you take the next steps forward in your life.

You can expect encouragement, gentle challenge and appropriate humour. A space where anything you bring will be welcome, including the things you've never said out loud before.

Practical & holistic

My approach is practical and holistic. We won't just discuss how you feel but also understand what's driving it, find the root causes and help you make changes that last. Between sessions we'll find small things you can try to put things into practice and build momentum. We will consider your whole wellbeing, not just your mental health. Your physical health, lifestyle, work, relationships and your sense of how you look and present yourself to the world are all part of the picture.

Counselling style

I am trained in a variety of counselling techniques and tailor my approach to your needs. For eating disorders I draw on the model developed by the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I also use creative Gestalt techniques including sketching, visualisation and working with the body when they're helpful.

You can find out more about my practice and read testimonials from my clients on my website, https://karentoms.com. 

Initial free call

Before we meet for the first time, we'll have a free phone conversation of up to 30 minutes.

It's a chance for you to tell me what's brought you to counselling, ask any questions you have and get a sense of whether we'd be a good fit. There's no obligation to book a session afterwards.

Starting to work together

If we decide to work together, we'll arrange a regular time to meet - weekly or fortnightly - either face-to-face, online or by telephone.

Timeframe for working together

I can work with you on a short- or long-term basis depending on your needs. I usually recommend a minimum of six sessions for short term work.

I currently have availability for new clients in my practice.

I can offer appointments face-to-face in Tavistock and Plymouth and remotely wherever you are via secure online video call or on the telephone.

This means you can choose the format which best suits your style of working and your schedule.

I am happy to answer any questions or provide information about my availability. Please call or text me on the mobile number above.

I work with people who are capable and self-aware but stuck in patterns they can't shift - anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, perfectionism, burnout or a difficult relationship with food or their body.

My aim is to create a warm, non-judgemental space where you feel safe to have the conversations you've perhaps never had before and supported to write a new chapter in your life story.

What it's like to work with me

This is where I hand over to my clients to give their experience of our work together:

"With Karen I feel safe and supported to reveal all sorts of aspects of myself and to explore uncomfortable and difficult topics. She has helped me to realise and understand many things that are going on for me, and to find ways to work with them. I also find working with Karen great fun – she brings humour and intelligence to our sessions and I always look forward to speaking with her." Online client

"Karen is empathetic, compassionate and professional. Through her calm and patient approach, she has helped me gain the confidence to explore difficult issues." Telephone client

"I have been working with Karen for over a year now, and I have found it tremendously productive and helpful. When we began working together, I was depressed and fearful about life. With Karen's help, I am now joyful and excited about the future." Online client

How we work together

We can work together on a short- or long-term basis depending on what you need. Some people come with a specific issue they want to focus on, others prefer to work more openly over time.

Whatever brings you here, we'll check in regularly on how things are going and adjust our focus as necessary.

Conditions I work with

- Anxiety and worry

- Low self esteem

- Low confidence levels

- Perfectionism

- Bulimia, emotional and disordered eating, binge eating and obesity.

- Body image

- Depression and low mood

- Relationship and/or family issues

- Career difficulties

- Loss

- Burnout

- Women's issues

The aim of my practice is to help my clients deal with the issues they are experiencing and make lasting changes in their life.

What to expect

My role isn't to fix anything. Instead, I walk alongside you, providing support and encouragement as you take the next steps forward in your life.

You can expect encouragement, gentle challenge and appropriate humour. A space where anything you bring will be welcome, including the things you've never said out loud before.

Practical & holistic

My approach is practical and holistic. We won't just discuss how you feel but also understand what's driving it, find the root causes and help you make changes that last. Between sessions we'll find small things you can try to put things into practice and build momentum. We will consider your whole wellbeing, not just your mental health. Your physical health, lifestyle, work, relationships and your sense of how you look and present yourself to the world are all part of the picture.

Counselling style

I am trained in a variety of counselling techniques and tailor my approach to your needs. For eating disorders I draw on the model developed by the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I also use creative Gestalt techniques including sketching, visualisation and working with the body when they're helpful.

You can find out more about my practice and read testimonials from my clients on my website, https://karentoms.com.

Initial free call

Before we meet for the first time, we'll have a free phone conversation of up to 30 minutes.

It's a chance for you to tell me what's brought you to counselling, ask any questions you have and get a sense of whether we'd be a good fit. There's no obligation to book a session afterwards.

Starting to work together

If we decide to work together, we'll arrange a regular time to meet - weekly or fortnightly - either face-to-face, online or by telephone.

Timeframe for working together

I can work with you on a short- or long-term basis depending on your needs. I usually recommend a minimum of six sessions for short term work