Choosing the right career path can be overwhelming, but with the right guidance, every step becomes clearer and more confident. We believe that informed decisions today lead to empowered futures tomorrow. Our expert counselling helps students and professionals discover their strengths, explore opportunities, and set achievable goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a change, we’re here to light the way forward. Let’s build a brighter tomorrow—starting with the choices you make today.
Pırıl Naz Terlan has spent more than two decades walking alongside students as they navigate some of the biggest decisions of their young lives. With a background in Guidance and Psychological Counseling from Boğaziçi University and further studies in Educational Administration at Yeditepe University, she brings both heart and structure to her work. Her role as a career counselor is much more than a job. Pırıl considers counseling as a natural extension of who she is: someone who genuinely listens, understands, and wants to make a real difference.
She currently works at Irmak Schools in Turkey, where she guides students through the often overwhelming process of figuring out what comes next after high school. Her work is about helping them uncover what truly matters to them and how to turn that into a future they’re excited about.
Despite being an experienced professional, her passion for learning hasn’t changed. With a UCLA Extension certificate and over 16 years of service recognized by multiple achievement awards, Pırıl continues to grow in her field. Through smartcareerchoices she hopes to expand her reach beyond the school walls and to connect with students and families across Turkey who may need a gentle, informed voice to guide them forward.
Career counseling is essential in today’s fast-changing world to help individuals make informed, confident, and purposeful decisions about their futures. Pırıl Naz Terlan approaches career counseling as both a science and an art, rooted in experience, empathy, and a deep belief in human potential.
Pırıl believes career counseling is not just about choosing a profession. It’s about truly understanding who you are. An individual’s strengths, values, fears, and dreams all matter when mapping out the future.
With so many voices telling students what they “should” do, Pırıl offers a calm, thoughtful space to help them listen to their own voice. Career counseling helps individuals cut through the confusion and make choices they feel proud of.
Smartcareerchoices.com was born from Pırıl Naz’s Terlan lifelong belief in the power of genuine human connection. Her journey into psychological and career counseling began with a profound idea of the power heartfelt conversations hold to shift lives. From a young age, she found meaning in listening to people’s stories and offering a space where they could speak freely. Over time, this natural inclination evolved into a calling to guide others with empathy and clarity. For Pırıl; counseling became about helping individuals rediscover themselves.
With 23+ years of experience in education Pırıl brings more than just credentials to the table. She brings heart and genuineness. At smartcareerchoices.com her approach is centered on personalized guidance that honors the individuality of each student. She listens deeply, pays attention to unspoken concerns, and offers tailored strategies that align with the student's goals, interests, and personality. What sets her apart is her commitment to creating a safe, nurturing environment where students feel truly heard, respected, and empowered.
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