International Journal of Cognitive Therapy

Aims & Scope

From an editorial board of leading international authorities, this state-of-the-science journal addresses all scientific and clinical aspects of cognitive therapy.

Featured are: -Empirical research studies- Cutting-edge theoretical articles- Literature reviews and meta-analyses- Special focus issues.

The scope of coverage encompasses basic research on cognitive clinical processes, innovative assessment and treatment technologies, expert perspectives on specific clinical problems and populations, and critical issues in translating research to practice.

Recent thematic issues have included Recent Advances in Suicide Research: Mediators and Moderators of Risk and Resilience; Cognitive Mechanisms of Change in the Treatment of Depression; and Combined CBT and Pharmacotherapy.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.907

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5637

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	257

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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, 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.

• The Three-Step Theory (3ST): A New Theory of Suicide Rooted in the “Ideation-to-Action” Framework

  Citation: 1336

  Authors: E. David, Alexis M.

• Repetitive Negative Thinking as a Transdiagnostic Process

  Citation: 793

  Authors: Thomas, Edward R.

• An Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy in Cognitive Behavior Therapy

  Citation: 225

  Authors: Paul

• Schema Therapy for Personality Disorders—A Review

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Gitta A., Arnoud

• Cognitive Behavioral Processes Across Psychological Disorders: A Review of the Utility and Validity of the Transdiagnostic Approach

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Warren, Allison, Edward R., Roz

• Advances in Metacognitive Therapy

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Adrian

• Mechanisms of Change in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Preliminary Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Ben, Willoughby B., David A., Aurelio Jose, Richard R.

• A Meta–Analytic Review of Psychological Treatments for Social Anxiety Disorder

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Mark B., Snorri R., Paul M. G.

• An Exploration of Group-Based Compassion Focused Therapy for a Heterogeneous Range of Clients Presenting to a Community Mental Health Team

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Lorna, Ailish, Kirsten, Paul

• Is it Beneficial to Add Pharmacotherapy to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy When Treating Anxiety Disorders? A Meta-Analytic Review

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Stefan G., Alice T., Kristina J., Jasper A. J.

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