Private Bulimia Treatment in Marbella, Spain — One-to-One Care that Breaks the Binge–Purge Cycle

Sea Recovery provides fully private, one-to-one bulimia rehab in Spain, near Marbella. We stabilise nutrition, interrupt binge–purge patterns, heal body image and perfectionism, and treat co-occurring anxiety, depression, and addiction — all in a quiet luxury villa with no groups and no exposure.

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Bulimia in Adults: More Than Food

Bulimia nervosa is a pattern of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours (vomiting, laxatives/diuretics, fasting, or compulsive exercise). Weight may remain “normal,” so the condition is missed — but the emotional toll is intense: secrecy, shame, anxiety spikes, social withdrawal, and a harsh inner critic. Many of our clients are high-functioning founders, professionals, creatives, or caregivers whose lives look fine from the outside while the cycle runs their day.

Why Spain & the Marbella Area Help

Our private villa sits on the Costa del Sol, a short coastal drive from Marbella. Sunshine, sea air, and outdoor space help the nervous system settle so skills “stick”. Discreet airport access (Málaga/Gibraltar) supports privacy. If you’re comparing settings, see Rehab in Marbella and Luxury Rehab Spain.

Our Three-Phase Bulimia Pathway

Phase 1 — Stabilise (Days 1–7)

• Private pre-assessment: binge/purge frequency, triggers, medications, electrolytes risk; physician liaison if needed.
• First 72 hours: predictable, adequate meals (chef-prepared), sleep protection, hydration, and purge-prevention planning — never punitive.
• Immediate skills: DBT distress tolerance, grounding, and functional breathing; TRE to discharge adrenaline after urges.

Phase 2 — Repattern (Weeks 2–4+)

• Trigger mapping & chain analysis with CBT; values re-orientation with ACT.
• Regular eating & feared-food work using supportive, one-to-one exposures (no group meals).
• Body image & dysmorphia work: mirror exposure, interoception, body-neutral language, and compassion-based identity repair (linking with self-esteem & identity therapy).

Phase 3 — Integrate (Weeks 4–8+)

• Real-life rehearsal: restaurant practice, travel days, social plans, and “high-risk windows” strategy.
• Dual-diagnosis consolidation: if alcohol/stimulants are involved, integrate private addiction rehab or specific tracks (alcohol, amphetamines, Adderall).
• Aftercare setup: lifetime aftercare, remote therapy, and relapse-prevention & life-skills.

Therapies That Treat Bulimia (and how they fit)

Every session is private — no groups. We combine evidence-based modalities with body-based and creative tools so change is felt, not forced.

Core Psychotherapies

• CBT (CBT-E principles): dismantles binge rules (“I’ve blown it, so keep going”), food black-and-white thinking, and perfectionism.
• DBT: urge-surfing, distress tolerance, crisis plans; reduces the “I must purge now” pressure curve.
• ACT: values-based living; loosens the fight with thoughts and urges so behaviour can change first.
• IPT: tackles social triggers (conflict, grief, transitions) that precede binges.
• IFS / Family & parts work: meets the protector parts that binge or purge to numb, and the critic that shames afterward.
• MET Therapy (when indicated): structured trauma processing after stabilisation.

Somatic & Mind-Body Therapies

• TRE & yoga therapy: down-regulate hyperarousal; rebuild body trust.
• Mindfulness & functional breathing: reduce spike-and-crash physiology during urge windows.
• Hypnotherapy (case-by-case): decouples automatic behaviour chains; strengthens calm-response anchors.
• Gestalt & sound therapy: shame release and nervous-system settling.

Creative & Expressive Tools

• Art therapy: externalise perfectionism/inner critic, build self-compassion pathways.

Nutrition & Medical Collaboration

• Holistic nutritional therapy: regular eating (3 meals + 2–3 snacks), GI relief, hydration, electrolyte awareness, and binge-pressure reduction.
• Chef-led meals: predictable, adequate, non-confrontational; see michelin-style cuisine.
• Dental/ENT liaison as needed (enamel protection, salivary gland swelling advice), plus sleep restoration from our sleep support pathway.

Therapy-by-Symptom Matrix (scan-friendly)

• Night binges / all-or-nothing rules → CBT, nutrition structure, mindful eating
• “I must purge now” panic → DBT delay/urge-surf, breathing, TRE
• Shame & body dysmorphia → identity/self-worth work, somatic, art therapy
• Trauma-linked binges → MET Therapy (post-stabilisation), ACT, IFS
• Social conflict triggers → IPT, DBT interpersonal
• Alcohol/stimulant overlap → addiction track, alcohol, amphetamines, Adderall

Who We Help

• Adults (18+) with bulimia — diagnosed or undiagnosed
• High-functioning professionals/creatives needing full discretion
• Relapse after outpatient or group-led programmes
• Complex cases: anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma

Programmes & Setting

Choose the intensity that matches your needs — all one-to-one in our private villa near Marbella:

• Ultimate Bespoke Programme (highest customisation)
• Deluxe Programme (daily therapy & wellness)
• Executive Programme (discreet, flexible)
• 5-Day Outpatient Intensive

Explore the environment: Life at Sea Recovery • Amenities: In-house amenities • Location: Sotogrande centre.

Sample Week (illustrative)

• Morning: grounding or yoga therapy • one-to-one psychotherapy (CBT/ACT/IFS)
• Lunch: chef-led meal; reflective journal; brief skills drill (DBT)
• Afternoon: art therapy or body-image session • breathing practice
• Evening: nature walk • integration time • sleep routine

Aftercare & Long-Term Support

• Relapse-prevention & life-skills (restaurant scripts, travel, holidays, work stress)
• Lifetime aftercare (remote therapy & check-ins)
• Optional nutrition & body-image follow-ups for sustained change

FAQs: Bulimia Treatment at Sea Recovery

Begin Your Private Recovery

If the cycle has taken over your life, there is a quiet, private way out. Sea Recovery offers one-to-one bulimia treatment in Spain near Marbella — emotionally intelligent, non-shaming, and built entirely around you.

Contact our admissions team for a confidential consultation.