About the Journal

International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy (IJCP) is an international open-access journal published periodically to provide a platform for researchers, academics, professionals, practitioners, lecturers, counselors, guidance and counseling teachers, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and university students to share and promote research findings in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. The journal aims to disseminate high-quality research findings, support evidence-based theory and practice, and provide an academic platform for exploring, sharing, and discussing critical ideas, strategic and contemporary issues, innovations, global trends, implications, and scientific contributions in the field of counseling and psychotherapy.
JOURNAL INFORMATION
  Journal Title : International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy
  Journal Initials : IJCP
  Journal Abbreviation : Int. J. Couns. Psychother.
  ISSN International : Online ISSN 3064-3465 - Print ISSN 3064-271X
  Publication Frequency : Three times a year (i.e., in April, August, and December)
  Language : English
  DOI Prefix : 10.64420/ijcp by Crossref (Members ID: 53855)
  Focus & Scope : Counseling and Psychotherapy 
  Citation Analysis : Google Scholar, Dimensions
  Indexing and Abtracting : ESJI, BASE, EuroPub, GARUDA   View More
  License Terms : Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International
  System & Management : Open Journal System (OJS) - Open Access Journals
  OAI : index.php/ijcp/oai
  Publisher : Academia Edu Cendekia Indonesia (AEDUCIA)

AIMS OF IJCP 
IIJCP aims to disseminate high-quality research findings, support evidence-based theory and practice, and provide an academic platform for exploring, sharing, and discussing critical ideas, strategic and contemporary issues, innovations, global trends, implications, and scientific contributions in the field of counseling and psychotherapy.
FOCUS AND SCOPE
IJCP focuses on investigating critical ideas, strategic and contemporary issues, global trends, evidence-based theory and practice, as well as innovations and developments (novelties) in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. IJCP accepts original manuscripts in the form of research articles, literature reviews, conceptual papers, case studies, and technical papers related to character education, including but not limited to the following areas:
  • Counseling: Counselor Education and Professional Training; School and Higher Education Counseling Services; Islamic Guidance and Counseling; Theories and Practices of Counseling Approaches; Cross-Cultural Counseling; Crisis Counseling; Academic Counseling; Career Counseling, Counseling for Children with Special Needs and Inclusive Education (etc)
  • Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy Theories and Approaches; Evidence-Based Interventions; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT); Psychodynamic Therapy; Humanistic Therapy; Family and Couples Therapy; Trauma-Focused Therapy; Crisis Intervention; Tele-Psychotherapy; Cross-Cultural Psychotherapy; Psychotherapy for Substance Use and Personality Disorders.

IJCP Focus and Scope Alignment with the All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) System:

ASJC Code ASJC Category Subject Area Scope Coverage
3304 Education Social Sciences & Humanities Counselor Professional Education, Counseling Theory and Practice in Schools and Higher Education, Group Counseling/Therapy, Individual Counseling/Therapy..
3202 Applied Psychology  Social Sciences & Humanities Application of psychological theories and methods in counseling and psychotherapy settings through various approaches oriented toward recovery, personal growth, and the enhancement of psychological well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
2738 Psychiatry and Mental Health Health Sciences Application of clinical psychological theories, methods, and mental health interventions in counseling and psychotherapy settings through various approaches oriented toward the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental disorders, as well as the promotion of emotional recovery, psychological stability, and the enhancement of individuals’ social well-being.

IJCP adopts the Scopus Journal Subject Classification (ASJC) system to organize and categorize research topics. By following the ASJC system, IJCP ensures that its content is clearly structured, making it easier for authors to access and utilize information relevant to the Focus and Scope of IJCP.