Trauma & PTSD Treatment in Spain | Private One-to-One Recovery at Sea Recovery

Sea Recovery provides confidential, one-to-one treatment for trauma and PTSD in a luxury, non-clinical villa near Marbella, Spain. We support adults living with post-traumatic stress, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), attachment wounds, and nervous system collapse through evidence-based psychotherapy, somatic regulation, and holistic care—delivered privately, without groups or exposure.

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Many of our clients are outwardly high-functioning—professionals, founders, creatives, caregivers—yet carry a private history of overwhelm they’ve never had space to process. Our model is designed for that reality: emotionally intelligent care, at your pace, with calm surroundings and a dedicated one-to-one team. If you’ve tried clinics or weekly therapy without lasting change, our integrated approach may finally meet the depth of your experience.

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Understanding Trauma & PTSD: What Stays in the Body

Trauma isn’t defined only by what happened—it’s defined by what remains in your system. When an experience overwhelms capacity, the nervous system adapts to survive. Over time, those adaptations can harden into symptoms: hypervigilance, shutdown, dissociation, intrusive images, and a profound loss of self. For some, this pattern becomes Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex PTSD (C-PTSD).

We commonly support:

• Single-event trauma & acute PTSD (accident, assault, medical emergency)
• Complex trauma (C-PTSD) from prolonged neglect, coercion, or emotional deprivation
• Developmental & attachment trauma (unstable caregiving, boundary confusion, parentification)
• Sexual trauma, domestic violence, and betrayal trauma
• Occupational trauma (vicarious trauma, critical incident stress, moral injury)
• Grief & ambiguous loss (bereavement, estrangement, fertility losses)

Trauma Science, Plainly: Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn

Under threat, the body mobilises (fight/flight) or conserves to survive (freeze). Some adults also default to fawn—appeasing, people-pleasing, and self-erasing to avoid harm. When the danger passes but the nervous system remains stuck, everyday life is filtered through a survival lens. You might:

• Scan constantly for danger; startle easily; feel “on guard” in safe places
• Go numb or detached in conflict; lose time or “watch yourself from far away”
• Struggle to name feelings (alexithymia) yet suffer physical symptoms
• Oscillate between over-drive (work, fixing, perfectionism) and collapse

Our work restores your system’s flexibility—so you can mobilise when needed and truly rest when safe.

How Trauma Shows Up in Daily Life

Trauma is often hidden under competence. We routinely see:

• Intrusions: flashbacks, nightmares, sensory fragments, triggers
• Arousal: hypervigilance, irritability, panic surges, insomnia
• Avoidance: numbing, dissociation, shutting down to cope
• Negative shifts: shame, self-blame, loss of trust, identity confusion
• Somatic distress: headaches, gut issues, chronic pain, fatigue

These patterns frequently overlap with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and sleep disruption (insomnia). We treat them together in a coordinated, dual-diagnosis framework.

When Trauma Drives Addiction, Eating Disorders, or Overworking

Many adults self-regulate trauma through substance use, restriction/binge–purge cycles, or relentless productivity. We work at the root so the behaviour no longer has to carry the pain.

• Alcohol & drug use as anaesthetic
• Eating disorders—including anorexia & bulimia
• Behavioural addictions—work, shopping, gaming, gambling
• Perfectionism, people-pleasing, rescuing—self-worth & identity work is central

Why Our One-to-One Model Works

Group rooms can feel exposing for trauma. Our private format prioritises safety and pace. You work daily, one-to-one, with trauma-trained clinicians who adapt in real time. No groups unless you request them. No institutional branding. No pressure to perform recovery.

• Dedicated lead therapist and small, attuned team
• Daily psychotherapy plus nervous system and holistic work
• Confidential, luxury accommodation in our Sotogrande villa
• Chef-prepared, anti-inflammatory cuisine to stabilise energy and mood
• Admission pathways for UK & international clients with discreet travel support

Assessment & Phased Plan: Safety, Regulation, Processing

Trauma treatment fails when it rushes into content before capacity. We follow a phased approach:

1. Stabilisation: sleep, appetite, daily rhythm, body safety, early triggers map
2. Regulation: skills for arousal/downshift, distress tolerance, boundary practice
3. Processing: memory reprocessing only when stable (paced, titrated, choice-led)
4. Integration: identity repair, values, relationships, meaningful next steps

Therapies We Use—And How They Help Trauma

DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

Builds emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal safety. Essential for reducing reactivity and self-criticism before deeper processing.

MET Therapy

Structured, consent-led memory work. We titrate exposure, track arousal, and ground frequently to avoid retraumatisation.

IFS & Family Therapy

Parts work for protective, exiled, or managerial states. Rebuilds inner trust; clarifies boundaries with family systems and partners.

CBT

Targets trauma-linked beliefs (“It was my fault,” “I’m never safe”). Introduces cognitive flexibility and behavioural experiments.

ACT

Helps you live by values even while symptoms reduce. Supports grief work, identity rebuilding, and meaning after trauma.

TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises)

Gently discharges stored activation via neurogenic tremors. Restores body-to-brain safety signals; complements talk therapy.

Art Therapy

When words aren’t accessible, visual expression externalises memory and emotion safely. Excellent for dissociation and early neglect.

Yoga Therapy & Breathwork

Re-anchors interoception, stabilises arousal, and improves sleep. We teach pacing so activation doesn’t spike during practice.

Holistic & Somatic Integration

Whole-person recovery requires body repair and rhythm:

• Massage, acupuncture, lymphatic drainage for tension and inflammation
• Cold exposure & sauna—carefully dosed for resilience, not shock
• NAD+ and IV nutrient support where clinically appropriate
• Nutrition aligned with nervous system stability (chef-prepared)
• Sleep reset and light exposure to rebuild circadian rhythm

Client Journeys (Composite)

Amelia, 36—creative director with C-PTSD from childhood neglect. Presented with dissociation, perfectionism, and panic. We began with DBT and TRE to stabilise arousal, added IFS for inner critics and protectors, and introduced Art Therapy for non-verbal memory. By week six, panic reduced, sleep normalised, and she could name needs without apologising.

J., 48—consultant surgeon with vicarious trauma and moral injury. Alcohol was a nightly anaesthetic. Treatment blended MET (for flashback themes), ACT (meaning/post-trauma values), and breathwork. By discharge, he described “quiet inside my chest” for the first time in years and returned home with a clear relapse prevention plan.

N., 29—lawyer with betrayal trauma. Oscillated between hyper-productivity and collapse. We prioritised sleep, appetite, and boundary training, then introduced memory work in small windows. After seven weeks, she reported a “stable middle” instead of all-or-nothing coping.

A Typical Day in Treatment

• Morning: mindful movement, TRE or breathwork; breakfast; intention setting
• Mid-morning: one-to-one therapy (DBT/IFS/CBT/ACT)
• Midday: chef-prepared lunch; rest, journaling, or quiet time
• Afternoon: Art Therapy, bodywork, or nature-based reflection
• Evening: sauna/cold, grounding routine, light coaching for integration

Days are calm, rhythmic, and flexible—enough structure to feel held, enough space to breathe.

Environment Matters

Safety is not only clinical—it’s sensory. Our luxury rehab in Spain is unbranded and quiet, with natural light, shaded gardens, and private suites. Many clients report their first exhale on arrival. Explore Life at Sea Recovery, our Sotogrande residence, and the broader context of treatment centers in Spain.

Tracks for Professionals & High-Functioning Clients

Executives, clinicians, founders, and caregivers often carry unique burdens: responsibility, visibility, moral injury, and confidentiality needs. We can set structured digital boundaries (limited essential work windows), protect privacy, and coordinate return-to-work planning so recovery is sustainable—not a pause followed by relapse.

Family & Relationship Repair

Trauma happens in relationships and often heals in safe ones. Where appropriate, we offer optional family therapy or partner sessions to establish boundaries, reduce re-enactments, and build secure connection at home.

Aftercare & Long-Term Integration

Trauma recovery continues after discharge. We create a practical, protective plan you can live by:

• Relapse prevention with early-warning maps and routines
• Lifetime check-ins to keep momentum
• Remote therapy & coaching for real-life stressors
• Re-entry planning for relationships, travel, and work demands

Admissions: How to Begin

1. Private enquiry: message our team via the contact page.
2. Confidential assessment: we map symptoms, history, goals, and safety needs.
3. Personalised plan: length (usually 3–8+ weeks), daily structure, and team.
4. Arrival: travel guidance and discreet check-in to our Marbella-area villa.

For location comparisons and travel notes, see Rehab: UK vs Spain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Begin Trauma & PTSD Recovery in Spain

If you’re ready to move beyond survival, Sea Recovery offers a rare combination: private, one-to-one clinical depth; a calm, luxury setting; and long-term support that protects your progress. You don’t have to do this alone.

Contact us today to begin your confidential recovery journey.

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