Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools (JPCS)
Journal Descriptions
The Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools (JPCS) is an international, quarterly peer‑reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge on psychological counselling, guidance, and mental health practice within school settings. It publishes rigorous empirical research, critical reviews, conceptual analyses, and applied practice articles that address key issues facing school psychologists, counsellors, and educators worldwide. JPCS serves a multidisciplinary readership, covering topics such as student emotional wellbeing, behavioural support strategies, counselling interventions, developmental psychology in educational contexts, professional training and supervision, and systemic issues affecting delivery of psychological services in schools. The journal also addresses culturally responsive practice, school climate, teacher‑counsellor collaboration, and evidence‑based frameworks that enhance learning environments and support positive student outcomes. Emphasizing both theory and real‑world application, JPCS facilitates dialogue between academic researchers and school‑based practitioners, highlighting research that can directly inform policy, practice, and professional development. Published by SAGE Publications and affiliated with the Australian Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools (APACS) community, JPCS contributes to a deeper understanding of how psychological science and counselling methods can improve student wellbeing and educational experiences. With its commitment to high editorial standards, global scholarly contributions, and relevance to practice, JPCS remains an important resource for advancing psychological and counselling practice in schools.
Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools (JPCS) is :-
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International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Social Psychology, psychological and social development, counselling approaches and outcomes, teacher and clinician training, mental health promotion in schools, wellbeing interventions , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal
- UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 2055-6365, E-ISSN: 2055‑6373, Established: 2015, Impact Factor: 0.9
- Does Not Provide Crossref DOI
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Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE