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. 
 
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 (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 : BASE, GARUDA   View More
  License Terms : Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International
  Management System : Open Journal System (OJS) - Open Access Journals
  Publisher : Academia Edu Cendekia Indonesia (AEDUCIA)
AIMS OF IJCP 
International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy (IJCP) 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
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:(1) Counseling Psychology; (2) Counseling Theories & Approaches; (3) Counselor Professionalism; (4) Individual and Group Counseling; (5) Telemental Health / Distance Counseling; (6) Educational / School Counseling; (7) Clinical Mental Health Counseling; (8) Rehabilitation Counseling; (9) Multicultural Counseling; (10) Faith-Based / Religious Counseling (Islamic, Christian, etc.); (11) Career Counseling; (12) Crisis and Trauma Counseling; (13) Child and Adolescent Counseling; (14) Adult Counseling; (15) Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling; (16) Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling; (17) Grief and Loss / Bereavement Counseling; (18) Trauma and Abuse Counseling; (19) Community Counseling; (20) Health / Medical Counseling; and other related subjects within the scope of counseling.
  • Psychotherapy: (1) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); (2) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); (3) Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT); (4) Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Therapy; (5) Supportive Psychotherapy; (6) Systemic and Family Therapy; (7) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); (8) Faith-Based / Religious Psychotherapy (Islamic, Christian, Buddhist, etc.); (9) Hypnotherapy; (10) Psychosocial Rehabilitation; (11) Expressive Arts Therapy; (12) Trauma-Informed & Somatic Therapy; (13) Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT); (14) Integrative / Eclectic Psychotherapy; and other related subjects within the scope of psychotherapy.

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.

International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy (IJCP) adopts the Scopus Journal Subject Classification (ASJC) system to organise and categorise research topics. By following the ASJC system, IJCP ensures its content is clearly structured, making it easier for authors to access and utilise information relevant to IJCP's Focus and Scope.

Publication System and Editorial Workflow: JGMDS uses Open Journal Systems (OJS), an open-source journal management and publishing platform developed, maintained, and freely distributed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) under the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL). The platform supports the entire editorial and publishing workflow, including manuscript submission, peer review, editorial management, copyediting, layout editing, and online publication. By utilizing OJS, IJCP promotes efficient journal management, transparent editorial processes, and enhanced accessibility and visibility of scholarly content worldwide. ( Read Publication System and Editorial Workflow).
Submission and Author Guidelines: Before submission, authors must ensure that they have read the Editorial Policies and the Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation. Manuscripts must comply with the IJCP template, be free of plagiarism, and include a completed Author Statement Form. Manuscripts that do not align with the journal’s focus and scope will be desk rejected. Only manuscripts that meet IJCP standards will proceed to peer review.
Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation
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Accepted Article Types:   Research Articles    Review Articles    Case Reports    Conceptual Papers
Editorial Process and Decision-Making Policy: All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to evaluate their suitability, originality, and compliance with the journal’s scope and submission guidelines. Manuscripts that pass this stage proceed to peer review. The Editorial Team makes the final publication decision (acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection) based on reviewers’ recommendations, scholarly merit, methodological rigor, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope, in accordance with the journal’s publication ethics and editorial policies ( Read Editorial Process and Decision-Making Policy).
 
Peer Review Process: IJCP employs a double-blind peer-review process. Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening are evaluated by independent expert reviewers, with the identities of both authors and reviewers remaining anonymous throughout the review process. Reviewer recommendations are considered by the Editorial Team when making the final publication decision. ( Read Peer Review Process Policy)
To access the latest articles published in IJCP, please visit the Current Issue menu. Alternatively, if you would like to view all published articles (All Issues), please visit the Archives menu.