A SAFE SPACE FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH JOURNEY
Counsellor
Patience Mogakane
About Cogniva Counselling
I’m Patience Mogakane, founder of Cogniva Counselling in Fourways, Johannesburg. I started the practice to make quality mental health care more affordable, offering a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your personal and emotional struggles and work toward your wellness goals.
Why “Cogniva”?
The name brings together cognition, the way we think, understand, and make meaning, and niva, which for me stands for health and knowledge. Cogniva is where understanding your mind and caring for your wellbeing meet.
My background
I am a counsellor registered with the Council for Counsellors South Africa (CCSA), registration number SCO 0832. I hold a Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Psychology from the University of Pretoria and a Master’s degree in Clinical Health Psychology from the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. I have worked in the mental health field across different contexts and countries, which has deepened both my professional knowledge and my cultural sensitivity.
How I work
I don’t believe in applying one method to everyone. My approach is integrative and tailored to you, whether that means untangling repetitive, looping thoughts, understanding patterns in your relationships, or learning to listen to what you feel in your body and emotions. Above all, I offer safety and a space where you decide what works for you.
How May I Help You?
Affordable, quality counselling that helps you understand your mind and care for your wellbeing.
Individual Counselling
A confidential, one-on-one space to talk through stress, anxiety, low mood, or life changes. Together we’ll make sense of what’s keeping you stuck and build practical tools for everyday life, at a pace that suits you.
Couples Counselling
A supportive space for partners to understand each other better, improve communication, and work through conflict or distance. Sessions focus on the patterns between you, helping you reconnect and move forward together.
Group and Workplace Wellness Programmes
Interactive workshops and group sessions on stress, burnout, and emotional wellbeing for teams, organisations, and communities. Each programme is practical and tailored to your group’s needs.
Individual Counselling
A focused 60 - minute individual session dedicated entirely to you.
- 60-minute session
- In- person or online
- Between - session support
Monthly Package
4 sessions per month - the recommended frequency for lasting meaningful change.
- 4 x 60 min sessions
- In - person or online
- Priority scheduling
- Progress Tracking
Couples Counselling
A 75 - minute session for both partners, focused on connection and communication.
- Full analytics workspace
- Up to 10 active editors
- Unlimited custom domains
- 12-hour support callback
What To Expect
1. Click “Book Your Session”
Choose how you’d like to reach me, click Book Your Session, WhatsApp or email, and tell me which service you’re interested in and when suits you.
2. Book Your Intake Session
We’ll discuss your background, relevant history, current concerns, and what you’d like support with. We’ll also complete the necessary administrative paperwork, review confidentiality and informed consent, and identify your counselling goals and next steps.
3. Book Your First Session
Pay a 50% deposit to reserve your session. The balance is settled on the day of your session.
4. Receive Your Confirmation
I’ll confirm your date, time, and session details before we meet.
5. Start Your Counselling Journey
Show up as you are. Our space is safe, confidential, and non-judgemental, and you set the pace.