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. This 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 : Triannually (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 : 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)
                                                                          FOCUS AND SCOPE
International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy (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.

                                                                          BEFORE SUBMISSION
The author must ensure that the manuscript has been prepared using the IJCP template and adheres to the author guidelines. The manuscript should also be thoroughly proofread, similarity-checked, and confirmed to be free of plagiarism (supplementary files may be attached during the submission process). The author must upload an Authorship Form signed by all contributing authors. Any manuscript that does not comply with the author guidelines or falls outside the journal’s focus and scope will be rejected immediately. Only manuscripts that meet IJCP’s standards will be considered for further review.  Registration and Login are required to submit items online and to check the status of current submissions

EDITORIAL PROCESS: IJCP follows a double-blind peer-review to ensure academic integrity, quality, and originality. Manuscripts are screened for relevance, originality, and alignment with the journal's scope and ethics, then reviewed by the editorial team and peer reviewers for quality. The process ensures fair, objective, and consistent evaluation.

EDITORIAL PROCESS
Time to First Decision Review Time Submission to Acceptance Acceptance to Publication
1-2 Weeks 2-10 Weeks 2-10 Weeks 1-2 Weeks

PUBLISHING SYSTEM AND PROCESS: IJCP utilizes Open Journal Systems (OJS), a platform that streamlines the editorial workflow by providing tools for submission, peer review, and publication. It also supports the open-access dissemination of scholarly content (See Publishing System and Process).