International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy
International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy (IJCP) (Online ISSN 3064-3465 - Print ISSN 3064-271X) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing and disseminating state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. The journal aims to serve as a platform for scientific publications, promoting high-quality research findings, supporting evidence-based theory and practice, and providing an academic forum for researchers, scholars, professionals, counselors, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and college students to explore, share, and discuss critical ideas, strategic issues, innovations, implications, and scientific contributions in counseling and psychotherapy. Aims: IJCP is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing and disseminating state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. The journal aims to serve as a platform for scientific publications, promoting high-quality research findings, supporting evidence-based theory and practice, and providing an academic forum for researchers, scholars, professionals, counselors, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and college students to explore, share, and discuss critical ideas, strategic issues, innovations, implications, and scientific contributions in counseling and psychotherapy. Focus and Scope: IJCP focuses on publishing original, high-quality articles that address current issues and emerging trends through research findings and literature reviews in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. IJCP welcomes original articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case studies, and methodological innovations related to, but not limited to, the following topics: (1) Counseling Profession and the Role of Professional Counselors in the 21st Century; (2) Theories and Practices of Counseling and Psychotherapy; (3) Empirical Research in Counseling and Psychotherapy; (4) Current Scientific Issues and Research in Counseling and Psychotherapy; (5) Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Modification; (5) Implementation and Evaluation of Counseling and Psychotherapy Practices; (6) Other Relevant Topics in Counseling and Psychotherapy. The journal encourages submissions from researchers, practitioners, and scholars worldwide, and places particular value on interdisciplinary work that bridges the theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. IJCP supports the use of rigorous methodologies and diverse paradigms, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, to promote a comprehensive understanding of the human experience in therapeutic contexts.
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<![CDATA[Support Services for Survivors of Extramarital Affairs: Lessons for Social Workers and Child Rights Advocates ]]>
<![CDATA[Yahya Muhammed Bah]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 2(2), 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.64420/ijcp.v2i2.334
<![CDATA[Background: Extramarital affairs remain a pervasive phenomenon across societies, with farreaching negative socio-economic and political consequences for couples, children, and communities. Objective: The objective of this study was to systematically review the range of support services required by survivors of extramarital affairs and to synthesise knowledge that can inspire effective interventions. Method: A systematic literature review was conducted using multiple sources, including Google Scholar and other academic databases. Only peer-reviewed articles published after 2000 were included, except for seminal works providing essential conceptual foundations. In addition, publications from established international organisations with longstanding engagement in this area were critically appraised. Result: The findings indicate that survivors require diverse forms of support, such as disclosure, education and awareness programs, behavioural therapy, poverty and inequality alleviation, healthcare services, social welfare interventions, relationship satisfaction initiatives, group therapy, and counselling. Conclusion: This study concludes that holistic and multi-sectoral support services are essential to mitigate the long-term impacts of extramarital affairs. Originality/Value: This review article provides a comprehensive synthesis in the fields of social work, child rights advocacy, and family welfare by consolidating fragmented literature on the multifaceted support services required by survivors of extramarital affairs and their affected families. It maps existing theoretical and methodological gaps while serving as a strategic reference for social workers, child advocates, healthcare providers, and policymakers in establishing holistic, multi-sectoral intervention frameworks and guiding future research agendas]]>
<![CDATA[Self-Efficacy as a Predictor of Resilience in Adolescents: Insights from a Systematic Literature Review ]]>
<![CDATA[Ghazal Moin]]>;
<![CDATA[Ameer Muhammad]]>;
<![CDATA[Noor ul Huda Zeeshan]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 2(2), 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.64420/ijcp.v2i2.325
<![CDATA[Background: As an internal factor, self-efficacy is expected to influence the level of mental resilience in adolescents, particularly in managing the stress and pressure they face in academic and social environments. Objective: This study aims to provide deeper insight into the role of self-efficacy in supporting resilience in adolescents. Method: This study uses the Systematic Literature Review method by collecting 12 references from studies published between 2017 and 2023. The review process was conducted using a meta-synthesis approach, which allowed researchers to identify, assess, and interpret findings from various studies relevant to the research topic to answer the questions set beforehand. Result: The results of the literature analysis show a positive correlation between self-efficacy and resilience in adolescents. Adolescents with high levels of self-efficacy tend to have better abilities in facing academic, social, and emotional challenges. This study also reveals that self-efficacy plays an important role in increasing mental resilience and helping adolescents more effectively overcome their problems. Originality/Value: This review article provides a significant conceptual contribution to the field of developmental psychology, adolescent mental health, and educational counseling by synthesizing literature on the predictive role of self-efficacy in fostering adolescent psychological resilience amid academic and social stressors, a topic with limited comprehensive meta-synthetic appraisal. This study maps existing theoretical and methodological gaps while serving as a strategic reference for researchers, school counselors, educational psychologists, and mental health practitioners in guiding future research agendas and developing self-efficacy-based intervention frameworks to enhance adolescent resilience in educational settings.]]>
<![CDATA[Psychological Well-being of Early Adolescents from Divorced Families: The Role and Necessity of Family Counseling Therapy ]]>
<![CDATA[Romina A. Danguilan]]>;
<![CDATA[Enrique T. Ona]]>;
<![CDATA[Nemma N. Evangelista]]>;
<![CDATA[Robert G. Ejercito]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 2(2), 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.64420/ijcp.v2i2.337
<![CDATA[Background: Parental divorce significantly impacts the psychological well-being of early adolescents, often leading to emotional instability and strained relationships. Despite existing research, the effects on their mental health across various dimensions remain underexplored. Objective: This study aims to describe the psychological well-being of early adolescents from families with a history of broken homes. Method: The research method used in this study is a case study, conducted in 2024. The study involved four subjects, and data were collected through interviews and observations. Data analysis followed the interactive analysis model proposed by Miles and Huberman, and data validation was conducted through triangulation and credibility tests in two stages. Result: The results showed that early adolescent individuals who experienced parental divorce in the past exhibited diverse outcomes across each dimension of psychological well-being. Conclusion: This study offers valuable insights into how early adolescents from broken-home families experience varying levels of psychological well-being across different dimensions. Originality/Value: This study provides valuable empirical and contextual contributions to the fields of family counseling and adolescent developmental psychology by uncovering the multidimensional variations in the psychological well-being of early adolescents from broken-home families. These findings enrich the existing literature and serve as a strategic reference for school counselors, family therapists, and mental health professionals in developing targeted family counseling therapy and tailored psychosocial interventions.]]>
<![CDATA[Multicultural Counseling in the 21st Century: Redefining Professional Services in the Era of Globalization ]]>
<![CDATA[Eric Komba Foyoh Mani]]>;
<![CDATA[Martha Fanta Mansaray]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 2(3), 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.64420/ijcp.v2i3.367
<![CDATA[Background: Multicultural understanding in counseling services is essential to ensure that counselors respect and assess the cultural background of counselees without bias or discrimination, making it necessary to integrate multicultural values into every counseling interaction. Objective: This study aims to explore the urgency of multicultural counseling as a new paradigm in 21st-century counseling practices. Method: Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, this study systematically examines relevant national and international literature to analyze the theoretical foundations, dimensions, and practical implications of multicultural counseling. Result: The findings highlight seven key thematic areas: culture in the context of counseling, multicultural counseling paradigms, cultural dimensions in counseling interactions, multicultural counseling competencies, multicultural counseling approaches, counseling models, and emerging perspectives of multicultural counseling in the 21st century. The discussion emphasizes that multicultural counseling enhances counselor effectiveness by fostering cultural sensitivity, ethical awareness, and adaptive intervention strategies in diverse cultural settings. Conclusion: The study concludes that multicultural counseling is an essential component in developing inclusive guidance and counseling services. Originality/Value: This review article provides a significant theoretical and conceptual contribution to the field of multicultural guidance and counseling by synthesizing literature developments concerning the redefinition of professional counseling services across seven key thematic dimensions in the 21st-century globalization era, an area that has previously been underexplored systematically. This study maps current theoretical and methodological gaps while serving as a strategic reference for counselor educators, practitioners, and researchers in shaping future research agendas, reforming counselor education curricula, and developing culturally responsive and inclusive counseling frameworks.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effect of Self-Compassion Therapy on Students’ Learning Self-Efficacy ]]>
<![CDATA[Gabriel Manek]]>;
<![CDATA[Nuno da Conçeição Dos Santos]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 2(3), 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.64420/ijcp.v2i3.368
<![CDATA[Background: Self-efficacy plays a vital role in students’ academic success, yet many learners struggle with low confidence when facing academic challenges. One psychological factor believed to influence self-efficacy is self-compassion, which enables students to respond positively to failure and academic pressure. Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of self-compassion on self-efficacy among students at Ensino Básico Central Lontale. Method: This study employed a quantitative approach with an ex post facto design. The population consisted of 115 students, and a sample of 54 students was selected using a proportional stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-compassion scale and a self-efficacy scale that were tested for validity and reliability, with Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.758 and 0.623, respectively, indicating acceptable internal consistency. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and simple linear regression. Result: The results showed that both self-compassion (M = 42.91, SD = 5.67) and self-efficacy (M = 55.01, SD = 5.15) fell within the medium category. Further analysis revealed that self-compassion had a positive and significant effect on self-efficacy, accounting for 55.9% of the variance (R² = 0.559, p < 0.05). Conlusion: This study confirms that self-compassion is an essential positive predictor of students’ learning self-efficacy. These findings enrich evidence in educational psychology and provide practical guidance for school counselors and educators to implement self-compassion-based interventions to foster students' academic confidence. Originality/Value: This study offers novel insights by highlighting the role of self-compassion in learning self-efficacy among basic education students in Timor-Leste, an educational context that remains underrepresented in counseling and educational psychology literature.]]>
<![CDATA[A Career Counseling Model as a Therapeutic Approach for Students with Intellectual Disabilities ]]>
<![CDATA[Noorsofiana Affandi]]>;
<![CDATA[Asmah HJ Husaini]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 2(3), 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.64420/ijcp.v2i3.377
<![CDATA[Background: Career counseling is crucial for students with intellectual disabilities, enabling them to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for future employment. These students require personalized career guidance that addresses their unique abilities and challenges. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the planning and implementation of career guidance for students with special needs at the senior high school level. Method: A qualitative phenomenological approach was used to examine students' experiences and perceptions of the career guidance process. The research, conducted in 2025 at government secondary schools within the Brunei-Muara district, involved 14 students. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using Miles & Huberman's interactive model. Result: Career guidance was highly individualized, focusing on each student's abilities and needs. Demonstration methods were commonly employed, with clear and instructive steps to ensure comprehension and skill acquisition. Conclusion: Career guidance at government secondary schools within the Brunei-Muara district was effectively implemented using individualized, instructive approaches with demonstration techniques to meet students' unique learning needs. Originality/Value: This study contributes novel empirical insights to the fields of special education and career counseling by uncovering an individualized, demonstration-based career guidance model utilized as a therapeutic approach for enhancing vocational skill acquisition among students with intellectual disabilities within the context of government secondary schools in Brunei-Muara, an area currently underrepresented in the literature. These findings enrich the existing empirical evidence and serve as a strategic reference for special education educators, school counselors, and policymakers in designing tailored transition programs and inclusive career development policies.]]>
<![CDATA[Effect of Animated Video Media Therapy on Enhancing University Students’ Learning Motivation ]]>
<![CDATA[Mah’ruf Todi Prihantoro]]>;
<![CDATA[Zarir Abiyuda Pratama]]>;
<![CDATA[Suparmi Suparmi]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 2(3), 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.64420/ijcp.v2i3.386
<![CDATA[Background: The use of animated media in education has gained popularity due to its potential to engage university students and simplify complex concepts. However, its impact on learning motivation remains underexplored, particularly in higher education contexts. Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of animated media on student learning motivation, specifically investigating how its use influences motivation in an academic setting. Method: The research involved 79 university students from the Educational Technology program at Universitas Sebelas Maret, selected through random sampling. Two variables were tested: the use of animated media (independent variable) and learning motivation (dependent variable). A questionnaire was used as the research instrument, and its validity, reliability, and normality were tested. Results: The analysis revealed that all instrument items were valid (r calculated > r table) and reliable (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.6), with the data showing a normal distribution (p = 0.194 > 0.05). Regression analysis revealed that animated media had a significant influence on learning motivation, accounting for 78.2% of the variation (R-squared = 0.782). The F-value of 120.960 and significance of 0.000 (< 0.05) confirmed the reliability of the model. Conclusion: Animated media significantly enhances learning motivation, particularly in explaining abstract concepts. However, challenges related to animation creation skills and access to technology need to be addressed. Originality/Value: This study offers significant empirical contributions to the fields of educational technology and instructional psychology by demonstrating the substantial impact (78.2% variance) of animated video media on enhancing learning motivation when simplifying complex and abstract concepts among university students. These findings enrich the existing literature and provide a strategic reference for higher education instructors, instructional designers, and academic policymakers in integrating multimedia-based learning interventions and improving digital pedagogy frameworks.]]>
<![CDATA[Model Journal of Self-Care and Mental Well-Being Intervention Strategies in Coping with Technostress in Employees: A Conceptual Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Norizan Yusof]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 2(3), 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.64420/ijcp.v2i3.387
<![CDATA[Background: In the digital era, technostress poses a significant challenge to workers' mental well-being and productivity. It refers to the psychological stress from constant technology use, leading to emotional exhaustion, anxiety, and poor work-life balance. Managing its impact is crucial as technology becomes more integrated into the workplace. Objective: This study aims to explore self-care and mental well-being intervention strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of technostress among employees, proposing a conceptual model to address these challenges. Method: Based on the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model, the conceptual model integrates three key components: (1) technostress dimensions (technoload, techno-invasion, and techno-complexity), (2) self-care interventions (mindfulness, mindfulness training, and digital detox), and (3) mental well-being outcomes (reduced stress, increased endurance, and work-life balance). Result: The study suggests that psychological responsiveness and mind-awareness training are critical protective factors against technostress. These interventions help reduce stress, improve endurance, and promote a better work-life balance. Conclusion: This research highlights the significance of self-care strategies in mitigating technostress and enhancing mental well-being in high-tech work environments. Organizations are encouraged to adopt sustainable digital well-being policies. Originality/Value: This study advances the theoretical landscape in industrial organizational psychology and occupational mental health by integrating the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model (techno-load, techno-invasion, technocomplexity) with self-care intervention strategies (mindfulness training, digital detox) to address employee technostress and mental well-being. The proposed conceptual framework serves as a strategic reference for researchers, HR practitioners, and organizational leaders in developing novel empirical hypotheses and designing sustainable workplace digital well-being policies.]]>
<![CDATA[Cultural impact of Counselling: An Indian Case Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Devayani Kashyap]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 2(3), 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.64420/ijcp.v2i3.418
<![CDATA[Background: The cultural impact on counseling is increasingly relevant in diverse societies, such as India, where traditional values intersect with modern influences. Understanding cultural differences is crucial for improving therapeutic outcomes. This study examines how cultural values influence the counseling process, using the example of Arjun from the Bhagavad Gita. Objective: The study aims to examine the cultural impact on counseling by analyzing how Western counseling models can be adapted to the Indian context, integrating indigenous cultural perspectives, and evaluating the effectiveness of culturally sensitive approaches. Method: This study employs a case study approach to analyze the counseling interaction between Lord Krishna and Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita. Data was collected from the text and supplemented by literature on multicultural counseling and psychological theories. The data was analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis. Result: The findings show that integrating cultural traditions can enhance therapeutic effectiveness. The case study demonstrates that culturally relevant interventions can address psychological challenges in diverse cultural contexts. Conclusion: Integrating cultural values into counseling practices improves the relevance and effectiveness of interventions, particularly in India. This study emphasizes the significance of cultural competence in counseling, enabling counselors to more effectively address the diverse needs of clients from various backgrounds. Originality/Value: This case study provides significant novel insights to the fields of multicultural counseling and indigenous psychology by documenting the classical therapeutic dynamics and culturally grounded intervention strategies within the Krishna-Arjuna dialogue (Bhagavad Gita) regarding the adaptation of Western counseling paradigms to Indian cultural frameworks, an area that remains underexplored in modern psychotherapy literature. This examination offers in-depth contextual perspectives and serves as a strategic reference for counselor educators, psychotherapists, and mental health practitioners in developing culturally responsive counseling frameworks, designing cultural competence training, and managing similar psychological dilemmas within collectivist and culturally diverse populations.]]>
<![CDATA[Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Treatment Options ]]>
<![CDATA[David Scott]]>;
<![CDATA[Emily Bebber]]>;
<![CDATA[Kaitlynne Bizoukas]]>;
<![CDATA[Thomas Hudgins]]>;
<![CDATA[Michelle Scott]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 3(1), 2026 ]]>
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DOI: 10.64420/ijcp.v3i1.478
<![CDATA[Background: Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic mental health condition characterised by persistent and excessive worry that lasts for at least six months and interferes with daily functioning. The disorder affects adolescents and adults worldwide and is frequently accompanied by psychological and somatic symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, sleep disturbance, irritability, and impaired concentration. Because these symptoms often appear in primary health settings, accurate diagnosis remains challenging. Objective: This article reviews the aetiology, clinical characteristics, and current treatment options for GAD, highlighting emerging therapeutic approaches. Method: The study employs a narrative literature review of recent psychological and psychiatric publications on diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, pharmacological management, and cognitive-behavioural interventions. Results: Findings indicate that GAD presents with diverse symptom trajectories across the lifespan and disproportionately affects certain populations, including women and older adults. Evidence also shows that combined pharmacotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy remains the most effective treatment, while mindfulness-based and integrative therapies demonstrate promising complementary outcomes. Conclusion: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is most effectively managed through an integrated treatment model combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), pharmacotherapy, and complementary approaches such as mindfulness; however, optimizing clinical outcomes requires future interventions to be more personalized, culturally sensitive, and focused on early prevention. Originality/Value: This study broadens theoretical and clinical perspectives in Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry by integrating conventional pharmacological approaches with psychotherapeutic interventions (CBT and mindfulnessbased therapies) to explain the multidimensional treatment dynamics of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) across the lifespan, an area often discussed in frag-mented silos. The comprehensive framework presented serves as a strategic reference for primary care physicians, clinicians, and researchers in designing individualized multimodal treatment protocols and developing future empirical research on integrative therapeutic outcomes.]]>
