New Zealand Journal of Counselling

About the Journal

Tēnā koutou katoa,

We are delighted to announce that the New Zealand Journal of Counselling is now available in its new open-access format here on this website. This is a significant step forward in ensuring that the Journal continues to reflect the rich and evolving landscape of counselling in Aotearoa—and is freely accessible to all.

The New Zealand Journal of Counselling is a publication of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. The Journal’s aim is to promote counselling practice and research that reflect the unique cultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand, respecting and encouraging the partnership principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi.

The Journal is a forum for the sharing of ideas, information, and perspectives on matters of common concern among practitioners and those undertaking research in the field. In the content of the Journal, the Editors wish to be inclusive of a wide range of topics and perspectives, representing the diversity of interests within the profession.

On this website you'll find:

• Full-text articles available to read and share
• A rolling (continuous) publication model—new content as it’s ready, not just at issue time
• A space where Tiriti informed practice, community knowledge, research, and reflection all have a voice

Whether you are a practitioner, student, educator, or researcher, we hope the Journal will continue to be a useful and inspiring resource for your work. You’ll find articles that engage with current practice, innovative ideas, and reflections deeply grounded in the context of counselling in Aotearoa.

We warmly invite you to explore the site, share it with your colleagues, and consider contributing your own writing. Submissions are welcomed year-round, and we are always open to suggestions for special topics, themes, or conversations.

We welcome your readership, your voices, and your ongoing contributions to the Journal.

Nau mai, haere mai -welcome to this new chapter.

Ngā mihi maioha,
The Editorial Team