Aims & Scope

The Journal of Counseling Psychology® publishes empirical research in the areas of counseling activities (including assessment, interventions, consultation, supervision, training, prevention, psychological education, and advocacy)career and educational development and vocational psychologydiversity and underrepresented populations in relation to counseling activitiesthe development of new measures to be used in counseling activitiesprofessional issues in counseling psychology In addition, the Journal of Counseling Psychology considers reviews or theoretical contributions that have the potential for stimulating further research in counseling psychology, and conceptual or empirical contributions about methodological issues in counseling psychology research.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 3.8
2024 3.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 1.734

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 172

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Psychology, 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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
3.8
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
1.734
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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