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 (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 
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
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 counseling and psychotherapy, including but not limited to the following areas:
  • Counseling: Academic Counseling; School Counseling; Higher Education Counseling Services; Individual Counseling and Group Counseling; Career Counseling and Career Development; Inclusive Counseling and Special Needs Counseling; Multicultural Counseling; Religious and Spiritual Counseling (including Islamic Counseling and Christian Counseling); Mental Health and Well-Being Counseling; Peer Counseling; Counseling Interventions, Strategies, and Techniques; Developmental and Preventive Counseling Programs; Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Counseling; Technology-Assisted Counseling and Digital Counseling Services; Application of Counseling Theories and Approaches; Counselor Education, Training, and Professional Development; Counseling Assessment and Evaluation; Family and Relationship Counseling; Community Counseling and Social Support Services.
  • Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy Theories and Models; Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions; Counseling and Therapeutic Approaches; Mental Health and Clinical Applications; Developmental and Lifespan Psychotherapy; Psychotherapy Process and Outcomes; Technology and Innovation in Psychotherapy; Spiritual and Integrative 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 Educational Counseling 
3202 Applied Psychology  Social Sciences & Humanities Applied Psychology in Counseling and Psychotherapy
2738 Psychiatry and Mental Health Health Sciences Mental Health Counseling and Psychotherapy

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.