British Journal of Guidance & Counselling

The aim of the British Journal of Guidance & Counselling is to publish work that sets trends and provokes fresh thought and innovation in the practice and understanding of counselling, psychotherapy and career guidance.  The journal seeks to communicate, enrich and advance theory, research, policy and practice in these fields.  As an international journal, the British Journal of Guidance & Counselling provides a high quality platform to authors from across the globe, and from diverse cultural backgrounds and disciplines.  Its readership is likewise interdisciplinary and international.  Manuscripts are published under three broad headings: (a) counselling and psychotherapy, (b) career counselling and career development in particular and (c) cross-disciplinary issues relevant to counselling, psychotherapy and career services.

We welcome theoretical and empirical papers relating to the practice of counselling, psychotherapy and career services, and allied fields. Research papers may use quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods and may range in scope from large-scale surveys to individual case studies, with samples drawn from a broad variety of contexts. Of special interest are incisive reviews of literature, novel conceptualisation of relevant phenomena, critique and advancement of theory and practice, the use of unusual methods, work with under-studied populations and empirical findings that can point to new directions.  Policy papers and special articles under the headings ‘A Personal View’, ‘Interview’, ‘In Practice’ and ‘Debate’ are also sought.  In addition, the journal publishes book reviews and frequent symposia focusing on areas of particular interest.  Critical engagement with relevant concepts and literature is required for all submissions.  Discussion of the implications and recommendations for practice of (at least one of) counselling/psychotherapy, career or other forms of guidance, advice or support work and mental health care are important to ensure relevance to this journal.

The editorial team consists of two Co-Editors, who divide responsibility for the counselling/psychotherapy, career guidance and cross-disciplinary papers according to their specialism.  Two Symposium Editors oversee special editions of the journal that focus on a particular topic through an invited series of related papers, and who work in conjunction with Guest Editors appointed for their expertise for that specific edition.  Our Book Review Editor, who manages the editorial process related to book reviews, solicits book reviews from practitioners, researchers and academics (established scholars as well as advanced students) from various countries.

All manuscripts are considered on the strict condition that they have been submitted only to the British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, that they have not been published already, nor are they under consideration for publication or in press elsewhere. Authors who fail to adhere to this condition will be charged with all costs that the British Journal of Guidance & Counselling incurs and their papers will not be published. Contributions to the British Journal of Guidance & Counselling must report original work, regardless of whether it is a research, policy, practice or conceptual article.

Manuscript submissions are subject to initial appraisal by the relevant editor (for regular papers by one of the Co-Editors, for symposium issues by a Symposium Editor or a Guest Editor). If found suitable for further consideration, all papers are then submitted to peer review by independent expert referees.  All peer review is double blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/cbjg. Before making a submission, please visit our author services at http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com.  Please also read the instructions for authors at http://www.tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?journalCode=cbjg20&page=instructions.