Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Professional Counseling.

Journal of Professional Counseling (JPC): ISSN 2645-2308; eISSN: 3043-5625) is
published annually by the Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON).
JPC maintains a leadership position as a repository for scientific information in the field of
counselling, counselling psychology, applied psychology and related disciplines. The journal is
in the process of being indexed and abstracted by African Journals Online (AJOL) and
EBSCOHOST. The editorial/consulting team cuts across scholars from different parts of the
world. The journal publishes well researched and well articulated papers/articles. Submission of
an article implies that the material has not previously been published, nor is it being considered
for publication elsewhere. Each article undergoes a blind peer-review process and plagiarism
tests to ensure a high level of originality prior to publication.

This volume presents a collection of contemporary empirical studies that explore critical
psychosocial, educational, and familial factors influencing youth development, academic
success, and societal well-being in Nigeria. The research addresses a wide array of counsellingrelated issues, reflecting both the diversity of regional contexts and the evolving challenges
facing individuals, families, and institutions.