International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling

Aims & Scope

The International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling is published under the auspices of the International Association for Counselling.

It promotes the exchange of information about counselling activities throughout the world.

The journal publishes conceptual, practical, and research contributions that provide an international perspective on the following areas: Theories and models of guidance and counselling; Counsellor education and supervision; State of the art reports on guidance and counselling in specific settings; Special populations; Special applications; Counselling services in developing countries.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11402

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	192

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.510

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	37

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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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.

• A Review of Psychological Distress Among University Students: Pervasiveness, Implications and Potential Points of Intervention

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Jessica, Stephen

• Dear Mental Health Practitioners, Take Care of Yourselves: a Literature Review on Self-Care

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Kirsten, Terry Lynn

• The development of a career identity

  Citation: 133

  Authors: F.

• The Systems Theory Framework of Career Development and Counseling: Connecting Theory and Practice

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Wendy, Mary

• A study of international students' perspectives on cross-cultural adaptation

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Malcolm

• Stress and Coping in the Lives of Recent Immigrants and Refugees: Considerations for Counseling

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Oksana, Megan, Sarah

• Help-Seeking Experiences and Attitudes among African American, Asian American, and European American College Students

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Akihiko, Page, Michael P., Amanda B., Ying-Yi, Johanna W., Analia R.

• Mental Health Stigma, Self-Concealment, and Help-Seeking Attitudes among Asian American and European American College Students with No Help-Seeking Experience

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Akihiko, Matthew S.

• Gratitude and Life Satisfaction among Filipino Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Meaning in Life

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Jesus Alfonso D., Nino Jose

• LGBT Identity, Violence, and Social Justice: The Psychological Is Political

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Sari H., Huso

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