06/01/2026
Many of the beliefs that influence our behaviour today began as stories we learned early in life. While some remain harmless, others can quietly grow into thinking patterns that increase anxiety or restrict how we live.
In this article, we look at magical thinking from a CBT perspective — how it develops, how it can spiral into avoidance or fear-based decision-making, and how therapy helps people examine and change beliefs that no longer serve them. Read our latest bloh here: https://www.londonpsychologistclinic.co.uk/blog/magical-thinking-and-unhelpful-beliefs?