We attract large numbers of professionals throughout the UK. Our database reflects this.
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Our affordable, personal introductions packages are for a premium level of service that we have developed over many years but still offer fantastic value compared to our competitors.
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Our biggest differentiator is having a human at the heart of the matching process, seeking that special someone for you. No more automated matches with people you are unsure about.
learn moreKaren joined Searchmate originally in 2014 as a dating coach, helping clients' dating experiences go smoothly, through deep understanding and expert guidance. She has run her successful coaching practice for nearly 20 years after a career in senior management with housing and community organisations.
Karen is based in Sheffield, but coaches across the UK and globally by Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. She regularly speaks on dating and relationship issues on BBC Local Radio, Radio 5 and also student radio stations. She has been featured in Prima Magazine, Saga Magazine & the Daily Telegraph, amongst others.
Following her own divorce, Karen tried lots of different ways to meet a new partner, online and offline, all valuable learning for her coaching. She met her partner of over 7 years offline - just to prove that our type of dating works really well!
We understand that using a dating coach may not be for everyone, but those who try it seem to benefit from an experienced head and someone with different skills to their matchmaker. If nothing else, Karen will try to get over to you that this is your membership and your opportunity to find love, amongst the fantastic group of members we have on our database. We are in it for real and we want to achieve success for you. Karen can get you in the right headspace to achieve that success through Searchmate’s professional dating agency.
“Karen helped me be clear on what type of man and relationship could suit my busy life and juggling teenagers and a job! Her perceptive questions and tips improved my dating, and how I decide who to date! I now allow myself to see dating as fun, not a chore. I have a choice now, and the pressure is off!! I look forward positively to meeting new men, having a fun date, and possibly look forward to a long term meaningful relationship.”
Dating Divorcee Sheffield, name supplied
“Our client was really pleased with his dating coaching session and said that he thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you. Fingers crossed that all works out for him. 😊“
May 2019
“Hi Karen, Thank you for your email. I had very good feedback from our client. You made a real difference to her life“
Dating Options Matchmaker 2019
“Dear Karen, Thank you for being so understanding …your help was truly appreciated”
Dating Options Coach 2019
