We invite researchers and practitioners of psychotherapy and related practices to participate in the conference. Submissions welcome in all conversation analytical topics relevant to the theme “How Psychotherapy Works: Longitudinal Perspectives”. We also welcome conversation analytical studies that explore ways in which psychotherapy works, without explicit focus on longitudinal processes.

Important Update: Submission Deadline Extended!
We are pleased to announce that the submission deadline for the International Conference on Conversation Analysis and Psychotherapy has been extended to July 25, 2025. This extension provides additional time for authors to prepare and finalize their contributions.

New Submission Deadline: July 25, 2025
All other dates and conference details remain unchanged.

We encourage all prospective participants to take advantage of this extension and look forward to your submissions.
For any questions, please contact the organizing committee at contact@iccap26.com.


Scope of Topics and Methodologies

We encourage conversation analytical contributions that address the conference theme, focusing on the processes and outcomes of psychotherapy over time. Submissions may include, but are not limited to:

  • Longitudinal or follow-up studies in psychotherapy and related practices
  • Case studies highlighting therapeutic processes and change over time
  • Studies focusing on process of change in sessions and in sequences
  • Methodological innovations in conversation analytical psychotherapy research
  • Studies combining conversation analysis with other qualitative or quantitative approaches
  • Theoretical perspectives on the mechanisms of change in psychotherapy

Participants can submit abstracts for the following types of contributions:

  • Panel (90 min) (3 or 4 short presentations; submission to be made by panel organisers with abstracts of all presentations in one file attached to submission)
  • Data session (90 min)
  • Short presentation (15-20 min)

To submit your proposal, please complete the submission form (Abstracts should clearly outline the objective, methodology, key findings and relevance to the conference theme).

The deadline for submissions is on 1.07.2025 (CET). Acceptance of proposals will be announced by 31.07.2025 (CET).

We look forward to your contributions and an engaging exchange of ideas!