Öykü Gül is a psychologist and creative content strategist working at the intersection of mental health, art, and digital communication. With a background in Psychology from Bilkent University and international academic experience at the University of Groningen, she combines behavioral insight with visual storytelling to create meaningful, impact-driven content. She has led social media strategy, content production, and digital communications for projects spanning child rights, contemporary art, and social enterprises. At WEglobal Consultancy, she managed the communication and social media presence of the “Özne Çocuk” project, contributing to rights-based advocacy through accessible and engaging digital narratives. During her time at Contemporary Istanbul, she oversaw the social media channels of the CI Foundation and its gallery space, developing content that bridged cultural production with digital audiences. Öykü’s work blends psychology-informed storytelling with visual design, videography, and community-oriented messaging. Fluent in Turkish, English, and French, she brings a cross-cultural perspective to content creation, specializing in projects that seek both aesthetic strength and social impact.

Öykü Gül

Öykü Gül is a psychologist and creative content strategist working at the intersection of mental health, art, and digital communication. With a background in Psychology from Bilkent University and international academic experience at the University of Groningen, she combines behavioral insight with visual storytelling to create meaningful, impact-driven content. She has led social media strategy, content production, and digital communications for projects spanning child rights, contemporary art, and social enterprises. At WEglobal Consultancy, she managed the communication and social media presence of the “Özne Çocuk” project, contributing to rights-based advocacy through accessible and engaging digital narratives. During her time at Contemporary Istanbul, she oversaw the social media channels of the CI Foundation and its gallery space, developing content that bridged cultural production with digital audiences. Öykü’s work blends psychology-informed storytelling with visual design, videography, and community-oriented messaging. Fluent in Turkish, English, and French, she brings a cross-cultural perspective to content creation, specializing in projects that seek both aesthetic strength and social impact.

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Öykü Gül is a psychologist and creative content strategist working at the intersection of mental health, art, and digital communication. With a background in Psychology from Bilkent University and international academic experience at the University of Groningen, she combines behavioral insight with visual storytelling to create meaningful, impact-driven content.

She has led social media strategy, content production, and digital communications for projects spanning child rights, contemporary art, and social enterprises. At WEglobal Consultancy, she managed the communication and social media presence of the “Özne Çocuk” project, contributing to rights-based advocacy through accessible and engaging digital narratives. During her time at Contemporary Istanbul, she oversaw the social media channels of the CI Foundation and its gallery space, developing content that bridged cultural production with digital audiences.

Öykü’s work blends psychology-informed storytelling with visual design, videography, and community-oriented messaging. Fluent in Turkish, English, and French, she brings a cross-cultural perspective to content creation, specializing in projects that seek both aesthetic strength and social impact.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Project Assistant at WEglobal Consultancy
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025
Managed and social media marketing for the 'Özne Çocuk' project, supporting the Ministry of Family and Social Services and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security in holistic, rights-based policies for children; involved in project coordination and communications.
Research Assistant at Bilkent University
September 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Worked on a selective trust study investigating children's approach to epistemic and personality cues with Professor Jedediah W. P. Allen and Busenur Başaran.
Corporate Communications Assistant at Contemporary Istanbul
March 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Supported an international art fair and the Foundation’s mission to promote contemporary art and sustainable cultural development; responsible for social media channels of the CI Foundation and its gallery space, Cocoon.
Psychology Intern at Angora Psychology Clinic
October 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Gained experience in case follow-up, administering psychological assessments, and observing therapeutic play sessions with children.
Sales & Marketing Intern at JOON
August 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Actively worked at JOON, a social enterprise supporting disadvantaged craftspeople to develop sustainable income through design capacity building and market access.
Marketing and Influencer Marketing Intern at Connected2.me
July 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Led influencer marketing campaigns with a primary focus on the French market, leveraging French language skills to engage local audiences effectively.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology at Bilkent University
September 1, 2017 - January 31, 2022
Exchange Program in Psychology at University of Groningen (RUG) – Erasmus Programme (Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Psychology)
September 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020
French Baccalaureate Diploma at Lycée Tevfik Fikret Ankara
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2017

Qualifications

Art Therapy-Based Psychosocial Support Practices Certification
December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Art Therapy-Based Psychosocial Support Certification
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Art Therapy Certification
April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Child Assessment Tests Training
December 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Clinical Interview in Adults
February 1, 2019 - February 28, 2019
Mind Mapping
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
DELF B2
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare