Private One-to-One Therapy in Marbella, Spain | Sea Recovery

Our model is simple. One client at a time, one team focused on you. The setting is non institutional and calm. The work is clinically robust and emotionally intelligent. You set the pace, we provide the structure.

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What Is One-to-One Therapy

One-to-one therapy places you at the centre of your recovery. Instead of sharing space in a group, you work directly with a dedicated therapist every day. This allows deeper emotional work, flexible pacing and confidentiality that protects your privacy. At Sea Recovery this is the foundation of every programme we offer.

Whether you are healing from addiction, trauma, burnout or ongoing overwhelm, a private format supports trust, focus and real change without exposure or performance pressure. The emphasis is on relationship safety and clarity. We go as deep as your system can tolerate while keeping you grounded and regulated.

Why Choose One-to-One Over Group Therapy

Many clinics rely on groups as the main vehicle for change. That can help some people. Others find groups unsafe or distracting, especially if they carry complex histories or public responsibilities. If you have tried group based care and felt unseen or overstimulated, this format may be a better fit.

• “I cannot open up in front of strangers.”
• “I need a space where I am not managing other people’s energy.”
• “I do not want to process trauma in a circle.”

One-to-one therapy removes those barriers. It creates a quiet, personalised space where work is not rushed and boundaries are respected. Sessions move at your pace, with time for integration rather than forced disclosure.

What Makes Sea Recovery Different

Private therapy is not an add on here. It is the model. We do not run standard groups or fixed schedules. Your plan is built around your goals with measurable milestones and review points. Sessions are delivered in sunlit, private rooms within our villa near Marbella. The team understands how to work deeply without overwhelming the system, and how to translate insight into daily routines that hold when you return home.

Who We Support

We work with adults who value privacy, emotional depth and a humane pace. Many are professionals, founders, creatives, carers or clients who felt unseen in group settings. We also support clients who need confidentiality because of family or public life, and clients whose nervous systems require a calm, low stimulus environment.

What One-to-One Therapy Helps With

• Alcohol dependency and substance misuse
• Trauma, PTSD and unresolved emotional wounds
• Low self worth, shame and identity confusion
• OCD, control patterns and intrusive thinking
• ADHD and neurodivergence with executive burnout
• Chronic anxiety, panic and dissociation
• High functioning depression and emotional numbness
• Relationship trauma, attachment wounds and boundary repair
• Dual diagnosis presentations

Therapies Delivered One-to-One

Your therapist draws from a toolkit that fits you. We blend skills with deeper work and keep it grounded in your capacity. The aim is not only insight but also regulation and behavioural change you can sustain.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to challenge stuck beliefs and avoidance
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation and distress tolerance
• Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) to align change with your values
• TRE for body based regulation and nervous system reset
• Family therapy to reduce friction at home and support reintegration
• Creative therapies and reflective practice for expression and integration
• Sound therapy, breath and mindful grounding
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) where helpful

Inside a Typical Session

There is no rigid formula because you are not a formula. One day might focus on panic and sleep collapse. Another might untangle a memory that still shapes behaviour. We use short regulation practices at the beginning and end of sessions so that deep work does not leave you raw. We review the week together and agree small, realistic experiments that build momentum.

Privacy and Day to Day Boundaries

Privacy is an active practice, not a promise on paper. We operate from an unbranded villa with controlled access. Movement on site is discreet. Device use is agreed in advance so work and family obligations do not derail therapy. If you need to remain reachable we schedule short windows that protect your recovery. Staff are trained to keep footprint light and conversations contained.

Admissions and Arrival

Admissions begins with a private call about needs, risks and goals. We gather history, clarify scope and discuss length options. Where useful we speak with existing clinicians or family to understand context. Travel and arrival are kept simple and calm. If needed we organise transfers so you move from the airport to the villa without delay. On day one we confirm boundaries, agree immediate priorities and begin a gentle rhythm.

Safety, Medical Scope and Detox

Clinical governance protects every stage of care. Assessment screens for safety risks, sleep disruption and medication review. If a medical detox is required we coordinate detoxification privately and safely, then step into therapeutic work once stable. If detox is not required we begin with therapy and body based regulation from day one. We only promise what we can deliver and we keep plans realistic.

Programme Features

• Daily psychotherapy with your primary therapist
• Targeted sessions with specialists when useful
• Private ensuite accommodation in a coastal villa
• Nourishing food and gentle daily rhythm
• Body based and creative therapies to support change
• Clear aftercare plan with remote continuity

Included Across All Programmes

One-to-one therapy is available in all of our core pathways:

• Essential Care Programme
• Deluxe Programme
• Executive Programme
• Ultimate Bespoke Programme
• Premium Tailored Programme
• Outpatient Programme
• Secondary Care Programme

For context on setting and logistics, see Life at Sea Recovery and our Sotogrande location. If you are comparing locations, start with UK vs Spain and Rehab in Spain.

Daily Rhythm

• Morning: Breath led grounding and one-to-one therapy
• Midday: TRE or bodywork, replenishing lunch, reflection
• Afternoon: Skills or creative session, light movement or nature time
• Evening: Journalling, simple sleep protocol and quiet reading

Outcomes and Evidence of Change

Because privacy matters, many clients do not leave public reviews. We still measure change. Together we choose simple markers such as sleep regularity, craving response, anxiety spikes, boundary application and adherence to evening routine. We review these weekly and adapt your plan. After discharge we maintain short check ins so small slips do not turn into spirals. If additional structure is needed we step into Secondary Care or remote blocks.

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothing for therapy, rest and light movement
• Outdoor shoes and pool slides if desired
• Current medication list and details for relevant clinicians
• A simple notebook and pen for reflection
• Sleep supports such as an eye mask or earplugs if useful

We provide toiletries and daily living essentials. If you have specific requests, speak with admissions and we will prepare your room accordingly.

Aftercare and Continuity

Progress should travel home with you. We design a realistic plan with short remote sessions, simple routines and relapse prevention that fits your life. Through Lifetime Aftercare Support you can maintain continuity with your therapist and access longer term structure if needed. If peer input is valuable we can integrate one-to-one 12 Step Counselling without exposing you to groups.

Client Testimonial

“I did not realise how much I needed this until I had it. My therapist saw through the story I had told myself for years. For the first time, I felt held, not judged.”
— Former Sea Recovery client

FAQs About One-to-One Therapy

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If you are tired of groups or surface level care, Sea Recovery offers a different way to heal. Quiet. Individual. Intelligent. Built around you.

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