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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is a peer reviewed, multidisciplinary journal devoted to the application of behavioural and cognitive sciences to clinical psychology and psychotherapy. It publishes research related to the practice of CBT, including clinical and health psychology, psychopathology, behavioural medicine, assessment, treatment, and theoretical issues pertinent to behavioural, cognitive, and combined cognitive behavioural therapies. The journal uses double anonymized peer review and online submission via ScholarOne Manuscripts.

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Subject Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor 3.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1650-6073
eISSN 1651-2316
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Individual online-only subscription: USD 708.00; local tax added as applicable.

Submission Instructions

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required for Research Articles. The abstract must be 200 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be no more than 8000 words inclusive of tables, references, and figure or table captions. The manuscript must be ordered as title page including acknowledgements and funding and grant-awarding bodies, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions on individual pages, figures, and figure captions as a list. The manuscript must include no more than 6 keywords, acknowledgements and funding information including grant-awarding bodies on the title page, a disclosure statement under the subheading “Disclosure of interest,” and a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI was used in the research and manuscript preparation process.
References References must be formatted in APA 7 style. References must appear under the heading “References” at the end of the main text, include entries for all in-text citations, be ordered alphabetically by first author surname, include specified bibliographic details, and include DOI where available.
Figures & Tables Tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents, figures may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents, and Research Articles must also present tables with captions on individual pages followed by figures and a list of figure captions. Tables must be supplied as editable files and all figures must include clearly associated alt text.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must be 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 12000 words inclusive of tables, references, and figure or table captions. Review Articles must follow the same element order as Research Articles. Manuscript must include no more than 6 keywords, place acknowledgements and funding information including grant-awarding bodies on the title page, include a disclosure statement under the subheading “Disclosure of interest,” and include a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI has been used in the research and manuscript preparation process.
References References must be formatted in accordance with APA 7 style. Reference entries must appear under the heading “References” at the end of the main text, be ordered alphabetically by first author surname, include corresponding in-text citations and core bibliographic details, and include DOI where available.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents. All figures must include clearly associated alt text, and tables must be supplied as editable files.
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Case Study

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Case Studies must include an unstructured abstract. Abstract must be 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Case Studies must not exceed 4000 words inclusive of tables, references, and figure or table captions. Case Studies must follow the same element order as Research Articles. Manuscript must include no more than 6 keywords and must contain a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI was used in the research and manuscript preparation process, or state that generative AI was not used.
References References must be formatted in accordance with APA 7 style. Reference entries must be listed under the heading “References,” ordered alphabetically by first author surname, include corresponding in-text citations, contain standard bibliographic details, and include DOI where available.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Brief Reports must include an abstract. The abstract must be 200 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Brief Reports must be no more than 4000 words inclusive of tables and references. Brief Reports must follow the same element order as Research Articles. Acknowledgements and funding information, including grant-awarding bodies, must be placed on the title page, and the manuscript must include a disclosure statement and a statement disclosing whether and how generative AI was used or that it was not used.
References References must be formatted in accordance with American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition (APA-7) style. References must be listed at the end under the heading “References,” ordered alphabetically by first author surname, include all cited works with corresponding in-text citations, contain standard bibliographic details, and include DOI where available.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents. All figures must include clearly associated alt text, and tables must be supplied as editable files.
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Recent Publications

The role of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorders and anxiety on pain catastrophizing, disability, and illness perceptions in patients with chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a cross-sectional study

David Morales Tejera, Silvia Di Bonaventura, Jo Nijs, Raúl Ferrer-Peña, Josué Fernández-Carnero, Anneleen Malfliet, Kelly Ickmans, Ward Willaert, Iris Coppieters

10.1080/16506073.2026.2671226
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Latent profiles of psychological flexibility and inflexibility among Korean young adults: associations with depression and anxiety

Duckhyun Jo, Sojeong Im, Eunbi Lee, Eunjoo Yang

10.1080/16506073.2026.2680603
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A hierarchical model of affective and cognitive factors in trauma: examination utilizing the AURORA database of participants following trauma exposure

Michael A. Kreminski, Shantha W. Rajaratnam, Sean Cowlishaw

10.1080/16506073.2026.2667839
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Mapping the interplay between psychological vulnerability and protective factors in mental health: a network analysis study

Vasile Sîrbu, Oana Alexandra David, Alvaro Sanchez-Lopez, Ivan Blanco

10.1080/16506073.2026.2668692
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The indirect effect of anxiety sensitivity on smoking motives through false safety behaviors among Black adults who smoke

Pamella Nizio, Ava A. Jones, Tanya Smit, Julia D. Buckner, Brooke Y. Redmond, Michael S. Businelle, Ezemenari M. Obasi, Michael J. Zvolensky, Lorra Garey

10.1080/16506073.2026.2664879
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

The journal states that it maintains a rapid publication schedule.

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Individual online-only subscription: USD 708.00; local tax added as applicable.

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Research Topics

Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Mental Health Research Topics Digital Mental Health Interventions Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Eating Disorders and Behaviors Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Mental Health Treatment and Access Impact of Technology on Adolescents Behavioral Health and Interventions COVID-19 and Mental Health Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Resilience and Mental Health Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Child Abuse and Trauma Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Sleep and related disorders Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

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