Psychologist, Sociologist - Couple & Family Counselor
Başak Mireli
About
mirelibasak@yahoo.com
Başak is a graduate of METU Psychology and Sociology, a therapist who combines her international career with her passion for sailing and her journey of spiritual transformation. She broke new grounds with her solo Atlantic crossing and joined the Cesaretle Yaşam team after studying Couple & Family Therapy at Marmara University. She continues to work on cyberbullying, adventure therapy and individual counseling.
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After graduating from Middle East Technical University Psychology and Sociology undergraduate programs in 2003, she continued her career in corporate communication and marketing departments in international companies. She realized award-winning projects in change management communication studies.
She left her 20-year career in search of a different way of life and focused on sailing, a sport she has been practicing for over 30 years. In 2023, she became the first Turkish woman sailor to cross the ocean solo with her solo Atlantic crossing. In 2024, she had the opportunity to be on the third Turkish boat to return Cape Horn, the Everest of the seas. Her westward journey on the high seas still continues.
She changed and transformed with her journey on the seas and focused on her work in the field of mental health with the understanding of her responsibility to share her love and understanding of life with the society. She completed her Couple & Family Therapy training at Marmara University and joined the Life with Courage team.
Within the framework of social responsibility, Başak focuses on Cyberbullying themed parent trainings, sees clients and continues her Adventure Therapy studies.
Life is a playground for Başak where learning is endless. She continues her discoveries and adventures with the excitement of sharing what she has learned in this space.