About Us

Welcome to The Cognitive Factor. This is a mental health service that provides individuals with a non-judgemental, confidential and safe space to express themselves, grow beyond their potential and assist them with all kinds of mental health concerns. We aim to provide a sanctum for people to be themselves, explore their true self and be comfortable with their vulnerabilities as well as emotions. 

Our services of Psychotherapy and Counselling are for all age groups, genders, couples and cooperatives seeking emotional and mental wellbeing. We have tried to create a balance between talking therapy, mindfulness, and body movement for integrated wellness. 

Our approach is customized for each client as per their individual needs and concerns, to help them with the best possible perspective that fits them aptly. Our USP lies with our ability to intertwine the concepts of Psychology and Yoga philosophy that emphasizes Mind-Body healing for holistic mental peace.

Vision

The Cognitive Factor aims to be a one-stop solution for all your Psychological and Wellness needs. We strongly believe that there is “No health without Mental Health”, and we want to provide ethical and quality professional support for our clients’ mental health concerns.

About Me

Hi! I am Meenakshi Atawnia, an RCI Registered, Counseling Psychologist, Certified Yoga Practitioner and Life Coach. I am Certified Trauma Expert and practise Self Compassion, Empathy, and provide my clients with a safe space of non-judgment. I like to do deep dive and work with my clients at a personal level to help them discover their true selves that can help them to heal their inner child complex. My approach is eclectic where I customize plans for my clients’ concerns and their needs whilst using techniques from multiple psychological modalities and Yoga philosophy. 

The work with my clients also involves regulation of the Nervous System, Conscious and the Subconscious. My core approach involves CBT, and Humanistic along with DBT, Psychodynamic and Positive Psychology. My Counseling sessions are aimed at holistic Mind-Body healing. 

To provide some background on my qualifications, I have done Bachelors (Hons) in Psychology, Masters in (Clinical) Psychology, PG Diploma in Guidance and Counseling and currently I am a Rehabilitation counselor trainee (RCI licensed). Additionally, I am a certified Yoga Instructor from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga. Furthermore, the certifications I carry are in Transactional Analysis, Suicide Prevention, Child Centric Disaster Risk Reduction and International Career Counselor. My experience in Psychology as a content creator, educator and now Counselor has been extensive while working with some exemplary hospitals in the country such as Ganga Ram Hospital, Moolchand Medcity Hospital etc.