Furkan Cat
Media Psychologist (M.A.)
Media Designer (B.A.)
Systemic Educator & Counselor
Internationally recognized Master’s degree.
Internationally recognized NACAC certificate for professional academic and career counseling.
PROFILE
Born in 1988 in Schweinfurt, Germany.
My identity is a blend of German structure and Turkish warmth — born in one culture, shaped by both.
I spent most of my life in Germany, where I built not only my personal foundations but also my professional career.
For over five years I worked in marketing consulting and employment services, supporting individuals
through personal and professional change processes and helping companies with strategic growth.
Driven by the desire to broaden my horizons and gain international experience, I took the plunge and moved to Canada in early 2023. I settled in Kitchener, Ontario, and worked for about two years as a Job Coach and Employment Consultant, working closely with various job seekers—including newcomers, youth, and people with professional and social barriers—helping them find clarity, build confidence, and take the next step.
In mid-2025, I moved again, this time to Buffalo, New York, where I currently work as a College Guidance Counselor at a local high school. In this role, I support secondary school students in discovering their strengths, setting meaningful goals, and navigating their path after graduation.
Overall, for over ten years, I have been supporting people in their change processes through coaching and counseling.
Outside of my professional life, I find creative balance in music. For over 30 years, I have been passionately playing the Turkish guitar (Saz/Bağlama) as my main instrument, as well as other oriental instruments such as Buzuq, Cümbüş, Dombra, Kanun, Ney, Ud and Utar.