Discover how TRE at Sea Recovery offers a private, clinically guided alternative to group-based somatic retreats in Spain. One-to-one nervous system healing in a luxury setting near Marbella.
Somatic Therapy Retreats in Spain: Why TRE Is the Missing Link in Trauma Recovery
Somatic therapy retreats in Spain are on the rise — offering a body-based alternative to talk therapy for those carrying deep stress, trauma, or emotional exhaustion. But not all somatic retreats are created equal. At Sea Recovery, we offer a clinically grounded, one-to-one approach called TRE — a gentle but powerful method for regulating the nervous system and restoring emotional balance.
What Is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy focuses on the relationship between the body and the mind — using physical sensations, breath, posture, and movement to process stored trauma or emotional tension. Rather than relying solely on verbal dialogue, somatic methods help clients release what’s trapped in the body through presence and safe embodiment.
In Spain, somatic therapy retreats have become increasingly popular among those seeking recovery from burnout, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and trauma. The combination of warm climate, natural surroundings, and therapeutic immersion offers a unique setting for deep healing.
We Call It TRE: Tension & Trauma Release Exercises
At Sea Recovery, we specialise in a body-based practice known as TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises). This form of somatic therapy uses gentle tremors, initiated through a simple series of exercises, to discharge stored tension from the nervous system. It’s a direct, physical way to calm the body, regulate emotional overwhelm, and restore internal safety.
Rather than offering group-based somatic workshops or generalised bodywork, we deliver TRE in a completely private setting — with full emotional support from our trauma-informed clinical team. You’re never pushed, exposed, or left to navigate unfamiliar sensations alone.
Why Private TRE Therapy Outperforms Group Somatic Retreats
While many somatic retreats offer beautiful environments, they often lack clinical structure. At Sea Recovery, we integrate TRE into a larger therapeutic plan — one built around your emotional history, trauma patterns, and nervous system profile. Our approach isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s individualised, attuned, and deeply respectful of your body’s boundaries.
Every TRE session is paired with one-to-one psychotherapy, movement integration, and optional practices like yoga, sound therapy, cold exposure, and therapeutic massage. You receive a curated pathway that supports not just physical release, but lasting emotional integration.
What a Day Looks Like at Our Somatic Therapy Retreat in Spain
- Gentle morning yoga or grounding breathwork
- Private TRE session with one of our certified practitioners
- Time for journaling, rest, or nature walks around our secluded villa
- Afternoon therapy session (e.g. DBT, IFS, or CBT) to integrate somatic insights
- Evening reflection, creative therapy, or deep relaxation
There are no group timetables, no shared rooms, and no forced participation. Each day is shaped around your nervous system’s readiness — a gentle, non-linear unfolding guided by skilled emotional support.
Our Location: A Calm, Coastal Haven in Southern Spain
Our private villa is located near Marbella, in the peaceful town of Sotogrande. Set against the sea and surrounded by nature, the retreat is designed for stillness, safety, and privacy. With only a handful of guests at a time, our space remains quiet and non-institutional — far from the clinical feel of traditional rehab or the chaotic atmosphere of larger retreats.
Life at Sea Recovery is built around one core idea: emotional safety creates the conditions for nervous system repair. Everything — from the therapy rooms to the food to the silence — is curated with this in mind.
Who Is Somatic Therapy For?
You don’t need a diagnosis to benefit from somatic work. Many of our clients arrive feeling emotionally numb, anxious, disconnected from their body, or unable to fully rest. Some are recovering from high-functioning burnout, others from early life trauma or relational wounds. All are looking for something deeper than traditional talk therapy.
If you’ve tried other approaches and still feel dysregulated, detached, or reactive — somatic therapy through TRE may be the missing link.
Start Your Somatic Recovery Journey
If you're searching for a somatic therapy retreat in Spain that offers more than a weekend workshop or generic group model, Sea Recovery may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Our private, one-to-one TRE therapy is designed to restore emotional safety from the inside out — gently, respectfully, and in full collaboration with you.
We regularly welcome clients from the UK seeking a more private, emotionally intelligent alternative to group-based rehab. Learn more about our approach for UK clients here.
Contact us today to begin your recovery in a setting that honours your nervous system, your story, and your healing pace.