British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
Published by Taylor & Francis
ISSN : 0306-9885 eISSN : 1469-3534
Abbreviation : Br. J. Guid. Couns.
Aims & Scope
The aim of the British Journal of Guidance & Counselling is to publish work that sets trends and provokes fresh thought and innovation in the practice and understanding of counselling, psychotherapy and career guidance.
The journal seeks to communicate, enrich and advance theory, research, policy and practice in these fields.
As an international journal, the British Journal of Guidance & Counselling provides a high quality platform to authors from across the globe, and from diverse cultural backgrounds and disciplines.
Its readership is likewise interdisciplinary and international.
Manuscripts are published under three broad headings: (a) counselling and psychotherapy, (b) career counselling and career development in particular and (c) cross-disciplinary issues relevant to counselling, psychotherapy and career services.
We welcome theoretical and empirical papers relating to the practice of counselling, psychotherapy and career services, and allied fields.
Research papers may use quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods and may range in scope from large-scale surveys to individual case studies, with samples drawn from a broad variety of contexts.
Of special interest are incisive reviews of literature, novel conceptualisation of relevant phenomena, critique and advancement of theory and practice, the use of unusual methods, work with under-studied populations and empirical findings that can point to new directions.
Policy papers and special articles under the headings ‘Interview’ and ‘In Practice’ are also sought.
In addition, the journal publishes book reviews and frequent symposia focusing on areas of particular interest.
Critical engagement with relevant concepts and literature is required for all submissions.
Discussion of the implications and recommendations for practice of (at least one of) counselling/psychotherapy, career or other forms of guidance, advice or support work and mental health care are important to ensure relevance to this journal.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
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| 2025 | 1.1 |
| 2024 | 1.00 |
Journal Rank
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| 2024 | 12656 |
Journal Citation Indicator
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| 2024 | 394 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 0.449 |
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| 2024 | Q2 |
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Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
Most Cited Articles
The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.
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Career development in adulthood: Some theoretical problems and a possible solution
Citation: 239
Authors: Donald E., Edward G.
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Psychiatric distress and symptoms of PTSD among victims of bullying at work
Citation: 219
Authors: Stig Berge, Ståle
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Bullying is detrimental to health, but all bullying behaviours are not necessarily equally damaging
Citation: 211
Authors: Cary L., Helge, Brian
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Measuring, monitoring and managing the psychological well-being of first year university students
Citation: 177
Authors: Richard, Bridgette M., Michael, Margaret, Kerry
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The career resources model: an integrative framework for career counsellors
Citation: 168
Authors: Andreas
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Coping with bullying in the workplace: the effect of gender, age and type of bullying
Citation: 155
Authors: Hanna L., Ragnar F.
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Gender and opinions about mental illness as predictors of attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help
Citation: 146
Authors: Frederick T. L., Peter