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Journal of Humanistic Counseling

John Wiley and Sons Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2011

ISSN2161-1939
SJR Q3WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
22
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q3+12
Total22
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.305
H-Index
26
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.513
Total Works
382
Total Citations
2,811
2yr Mean Citedness
0.51
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Humanistic Counseling focuses on humanistic and existential counseling theories and practices. It explores the integration of technology, such as artificial intelligence, into counseling, and the impact of technology on human experience. The journal also examines nature-based self-care (EcoWellness), the role of self-compassion and minority stress in therapy, and fostering belonging in counselor education. Further topics include embodied self-awareness in supervision, the application of intellectual virtues in counseling, the use of rationale to strengthen the therapeutic alliance, and addressing the mental health needs of marginalized communities, particularly Black Americans, through lenses like Black Critical Theory. The journal also features work on Gestalt therapy, including its application to addiction recovery, relational aspects, community exploration, and integration with psychedelic-assisted therapy, as well as trauma-informed care for war survivors and refugees, and the exploration of forgiveness and its emotional states.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2011
Annual Volume~ 30 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications382
Publisher OrgWiley
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2161-1939
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ3
EducationQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Psychology, Applied

Scopus Categories

Developmental and Educational PsychologyEducation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Counseling Practices and SupervisionPsychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsResilience and Mental HealthCounseling, Therapy, and Family DynamicsChild Therapy and DevelopmentPsychological Treatments and AssessmentsAcademic and Historical Perspectives in PsychologyMindfulness and Compassion InterventionsMigration, Health and TraumaChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref