CBT Therapy in Spain | One-to-One Emotional & Behavioural Recovery at Sea Recovery

Sea Recovery offers private, structured CBT therapy in a luxury, one-to-one format. Located in Marbella, Spain, we support clients recovering from anxiety, addiction, burnout, depression and trauma through emotionally attuned, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

What Is CBT Therapy?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, time-limited approach designed to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, emotional responses, and behavioural loops. By interrupting these cycles, CBT helps individuals build resilience, improve coping mechanisms, and regain a sense of agency.

At Sea Recovery, CBT is delivered in private, one-to-one sessions — without group settings or rigid protocols. This personalised format allows for gentler pacing, deeper psychological insight, and integration with holistic recovery tools that support the mind and nervous system.

Client Journey: When Thoughts Become Traps

Sam, a 42-year-old finance executive, arrived at Sea Recovery after multiple failed attempts at outpatient therapy. He struggled with obsessive thinking, guilt over past relationship breakdowns, and a hidden dependency on benzodiazepines. “My mind was my worst enemy,” he shared on day one.

Through CBT, we helped Sam map his cognitive distortions — particularly catastrophising and black-and-white thinking. He believed, “If I don’t stay in control, everything will fall apart.” Using behavioural experiments and structured journaling, he gradually tested new ways of responding — both mentally and emotionally — to perceived chaos.

By the end of his third week, Sam could identify early warning signs, pause negative self-talk, and use written reframes to restore his internal balance. CBT wasn’t just therapy — it became his daily toolkit for resilience.

What Makes CBT at Sea Recovery Different?

Unlike standard outpatient models or clinical rehabs, we offer an emotionally safe, luxury-based approach that centres your story, pacing, and needs. Key differentiators include:

• Fully private CBT sessions (1:1 only — never group-based)
• Luxury accommodation with wellness facilities, private chefs, and full discretion
• Daily therapeutic touchpoints, combining CBT with TRE, mindfulness, and creative therapies
• Relapse prevention focus through cognitive-behavioural mapping and real-world strategy
• Lifetime integration via aftercare and check-ins

Who Is CBT Therapy For?

CBT therapy is suitable for individuals struggling with emotional regulation, negative self-image, compulsive habits, and cognitive overload. At Sea Recovery, we apply CBT to conditions such as:

• Generalised anxiety, panic, and social avoidance
• Low mood, hopelessness, and lack of motivation
• Overthinking and executive dysfunction
• Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours
• Trauma flashbacks, dissociation, and shame cycles
• Imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and harsh inner critics
• Addiction with co-occurring mental health diagnoses

CBT for Addiction Recovery

CBT is one of the most effective therapies for clients navigating substance addiction and compulsive behaviours. We use CBT to:

• Explore high-risk triggers and environmental cues
• Unpack the emotional function of the addiction (e.g. numbing, self-punishment)
• Interrupt the “urge-thought-use” cycle with grounding strategies
• Build relapse prevention pathways with written cognitive tools

CBT is also ideal for prescription misuse, such as Xanax, Valium, Oxycodone, or Ritalin, where cognitive dissonance, shame, and justification patterns require gentle, structured interruption.

CBT for Emotional Regulation & Identity

Many high-functioning clients arrive at Sea Recovery appearing “fine” on the surface. Underneath, however, they’re battling invisible struggles — overthinking, emotional avoidance, and self-doubt. CBT offers clarity. It helps clients understand their patterns and shift how they relate to their inner world.

Our CBT process includes:

• Identifying negative core beliefs (e.g. “I’m a failure”, “I don’t deserve help”)
• Mapping triggers using thought logs and emotional trackers
• Challenging internal narratives through structured questioning
• Building positive reinforcement strategies

How CBT Sessions Work at Sea Recovery

Your CBT journey is uniquely yours. But most clients experience:

• Initial assessment and mapping of emotional patterns
• Daily or semi-daily sessions with a lead therapist
• Use of written cognitive exercises and reframing work
• Integration into daily life through behavioural goals
• Aftercare support to maintain momentum post-treatment

Sessions take place in a quiet, safe therapeutic space — never rushed, always emotionally present. There are no worksheets thrown at you. Instead, we co-create real change together.

CBT vs DBT vs IFS vs ACT

At Sea Recovery, we often combine CBT with complementary therapies. Here's how they compare:

• CBT: Restructures thoughts to change behaviour and mood
• DBT: Teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance
• IFS: Focuses on internal parts and self-leadership
• ACT: Builds values-based action and acceptance of discomfort

Client Journey: Quiet Control, Quiet Collapse

Ana, a 29-year-old lawyer, was described by friends as “ultra-capable.” But behind closed doors, she was numbing through alcohol and trapped in negative self-talk. Her life looked “perfect” — but she was emotionally spiralling.

CBT allowed Ana to name and neutralise her inner critic. She learned to label distorted thinking styles (e.g. all-or-nothing, mind reading) and interrupt them with logical counter-statements. She kept a daily reframing journal and slowly reduced her compulsive “checking” and perfectionism behaviours. By the end of treatment, Ana described herself as “mentally freer — for the first time since my teens.”

Accommodation & Environment

All CBT clients stay in our luxury villa near Sotogrande, with:

• Private suites and ensuite bathrooms
• Chef-prepared meals and nutritional recovery menus
• Access to massage, acupuncture, lymphatic treatments
• Seaside proximity, outdoor sessions, and body-based integration tools

FAQs: CBT Therapy at Sea Recovery

Is CBT therapy suitable for trauma?

Yes — especially when used in combination with TRE, DBT, or IPT. We tailor CBT for trauma-informed care, never rushing the process.

How long is a CBT programme?

Most clients stay between 3–6 weeks, receiving structured CBT multiple times per week, depending on goals and emotional bandwidth.

Can CBT help if I’ve relapsed before?

Absolutely. CBT helps unpack relapse triggers and equips you with tools to respond differently. It is central to our relapse prevention model.

Can I continue CBT after leaving?

Yes — our aftercare options include remote CBT sessions, therapeutic check-ins, and lifetime integration support.

Will I get a workbook or tools?

We co-create a personalised CBT toolkit with you — including journaling prompts, reframing templates, and emotional regulation strategies. Everything is adapted to your style.

Start CBT Therapy in Spain

If you're ready for structured, intelligent, one-to-one emotional support — our luxury rehab centre in Marbella offers a path forward. No labels. No shame. Just insight, structure, and compassionate care in a luxury setting.

Contact us to explore private CBT therapy in Marbella, Spain, and begin your personalised healing journey.