Overview

Aims and Scope

Counselling and Psychotherapy Research (CPR) is an innovative international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to linking research with practice. Pluralist in orientation, the journal recognises the value of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods strategies of inquiry and aims to promote high-quality, ethical research that informs and develops counselling and psychotherapy research, practice, policy, service provision, and training.
 
CPR is a journal of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, promoting reflexive research strongly linked to practice, and aims to ensure that research remains relevant to practice, and for practice to continue to inform research development. CPR recognises the importance of research in shaping mental health policies and practices and advocates for evidence-based policy recommendations.

The scope of CPR is inclusive of a broad and diverse range of research topics and methodologies and invites articles that make clear contributions to counselling and psychotherapy practice, policy, service provision, or training.

CPR puts high value on the co-production of research and the use of compassionate and culturally sensitive methods. Examples of methodologies can include clinical trials, individuals’ experiences of counselling and psychotherapy, systematic case studies, measure developments, observational studies, or systematic reviews.

CPR welcomes submissions that speak to one or more of the following themes.

  • Effectiveness of Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice: CPR welcomes research that investigates the efficacy and effectiveness of various counselling and psychotherapy processes across diverse populations. Contributions may explore the outcomes, processes, and factors influencing therapeutic interventions, providing valuable insights for evidence-based practice.
  • Anti-Oppressive Practice: CPR encourages submissions that explore the impact of cultural, ethnic diversity, and social factors on therapeutic processes. Articles addressing the adaptation and effectiveness of interventions in culturally diverse settings are particularly sought after. CPR aims to illuminate the systemic oppression that certain groups face, by for instance challenging research outcomes that inadvertently contribute to oppress certain groups, and ensuring research is co-produced.
  • Innovation and Emerging Debates in Counselling and Psychotherapy: CPR seeks to showcase innovative therapeutic interventions that push the boundaries of traditional counselling and psychotherapy. Submissions that introduce novel methodologies, technological advancements, potential innovations, and discuss the evolving landscape of the field are encouraged (e.g., climate anxiety, online therapy, Artificial Intelligence in counselling).
  • Training and Professional Development in Counselling and Psychotherapy: This theme focuses on research related to the education, training, and professional development of counselling and psychotherapy practitioners. Articles may address curriculum development, training methodologies, and the impact of ongoing professional development on therapeutic outcomes.

Why Should You Publish With CPR?

  • Innovative – articles published in CPR contain new frameworks because we welcome different methodological approaches and therapeutic methods as well as their application in different service and sociocultural contexts.
  • Impactful – our readers include practitioners and researchers. Our articles have shown an increase in citations and have been used in policy documents.
  • Wide-reaching – CPR articles are seen by a truly international readership – In 2023: UK & Ireland 36%, US & Canada 21%, Europe & Scandinavia 15%, Australasia 13%, Asia 10%, Africa 3%, South & Central America 1%, Middle East 1%.
  • Inclusive – CPR articles demonstrate that diversity strengthens knowledge, and the journal values an inclusive lens.
  • Quick – on average we complete reviews in 24 days and over 1/3 of our articles are published in 23 days or less. 
  • Constructive - the iterative, open and responsive approach taken by the editorial team to explore potential submissions helps facilitate publication and support authors from all backgrounds.

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