Food Addiction Treatment in Spain: One-to-One, Non-Shaming, Skills-Led Care
Oasis Premium Recovery delivers private, one-to-one residential care in Southern Spain for adults struggling with food addiction and compulsive eating. We combine daily individual therapy with practical routines—structured meals, sleep reset, device and money guardrails, food-environment redesign—and a gentle, non-diet approach so progress holds at home. If you’re comparing settings, see Rehab Spain, our format in One-to-One Therapy in Spain and Why Private Therapy in Spain Works, and the landscape via Luxury Rehab Clinics and Spain Treatment Centres.
- Spain: Marbella · Málaga · Madrid · Barcelona
- UK: London · Manchester · Edinburgh
- USA: New York · Los Angeles · Miami · Chicago
- Middle East: Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Riyadh
What we treat · Why one-to-one works · Assessment & mapping · Therapies & approach · Food environment & shopping · Devices & money guardrails · Nutrition structure (non-diet) · Weight & body image · Co-occurring conditions · Programmes · Aftercare · FAQ
What we treat
- Binge and loss-of-control eating: “I can’t stop once I start,” frequent evening or weekend binges.
- Emotional/comfort eating: using food to regulate stress, boredom, loneliness or anger.
- Compulsive overeating & grazing: constant snacking, pantry loops, mindless intake with screens.
- Ultra-processed/sugar-heavy cycles: cravings for sweets, fast food, energy drinks with crash/repeat patterns.
- Night-eating syndrome: late-evening surges, sleep disruption and next-day fatigue.
- Exercise–restrict–binge cycles: “make up for it tomorrow,” guilt-driven compensations that sustain the loop.
Eating disorder note: if you have Anorexia or Bulimia, we treat within our Eating Disorders pathway with physician coordination where indicated. Safety first. We are not an emergency service and do not prescribe or alter doses.
Why one-to-one works for food addiction
Shame and secrecy thrive in groups. One-to-one care reduces exposure, increases clinical time, and lets us tune routines (sleep, meal timing, shopping, devices) to your specific triggers. The residence is quiet and predictable—ideal for building new habits without noise.
Assessment & mapping
- Pattern map: trigger emotions, places, people, time-of-day, and “gateway” foods; screen for restriction/compensation.
- Sleep/circadian: late screens, wake time, naps; see Sleep Disorder Treatment.
- Food environment: kitchen layout, office snacks, car stash, delivery radius, commute routes.
- Devices & spend: delivery apps, promos, subscriptions, impulse sprees; cash vs card.
- Medical context: glucose/thyroid history, GI issues, medications. Physician coordinates any medical plan.
Therapies & approach (evidence-informed, non-shaming)
Daily individual sessions with a stable team. We translate insights into simple rules you can run on a busy day.
- CBT (incl. CBT-E principles): cue–urge–behaviour loops, thought traps, exposure to trigger foods and places.
- DBT skills: distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal boundaries for food-pushing environments.
- MET: resolve ambivalence, align values, write if–then plans for high-risk windows.
- TRE & breathwork: downshift arousal to reduce stress-eating and improve sleep continuity.
- Family Therapy (with consent): clear support scripts and boundaries at home.
- 12-Step integration (optional): OA-style support if aligned with your preferences.
Food environment & shopping design
- Home layout: clear counters, “safe shelf,” pre-portioned ready options, trigger foods out of line-of-sight.
- Route planning: alternative routes that avoid “pull” stores; rules for petrol stations and late-night stops.
- Shopping scripts: list templates, perimeter routing, “three-minute walk” before any impulse add.
- Events & travel: snack kit, pre-commit menus, split-plate agreements, exit cues when overwhelmed.
Devices & money guardrails
- Delivery apps: delete or disable; set time locks; no saved cards; delay timers after 8pm.
- Money rules: card limits, no-delivery days, “receipt photo” accountability window.
- Attention hygiene: mute food promo feeds; unsubscribe from offer emails; remove location-based nudges.
- High-risk calendar: paydays, weekends, launches, exams; pre-book buffers and check-ins.
Nutrition structure (non-diet, safety-first)
- Regularity: predictable meals/snacks to steady appetite and reduce binges.
- Gentle balance: plate method guidance without calorie counting; flexibility for culture and faith.
- Trigger food ladder: graded exposure with clear stop rules and recovery steps.
- Medical liaison: physician input where relevant (e.g., diabetes, GI issues). We do not prescribe or alter doses.
Weight & body image
We are not a diet clinic. We target function, energy, sleep and a calmer relationship with food; weight change may follow as a by-product. Body image work focuses on respect and behaviour change without shame.
Co-occurring conditions we plan for
- Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Trauma & PTSD, Dissociation, Sleep.
- Substances/behaviours used to cope: Alcohol, Cannabis, Shopping, Gambling.
Programmes (Marbella, Spain)
- The Foundation Retreat — assessment, routine/sleep reset, food map, first exposures.
- The Restorative Path — structured daily skills, food-environment redesign, family alignment.
- The Regenerative Stay — complex co-occurrence, deeper body image work.
- The Signature Experience — fully bespoke, high-touch support.
- Residence overview: The One-to-One Residence and Life at Oasis.
Aftercare that does not expire
We plan step-downs during week one and continue through discharge. Ongoing support includes Lifetime Aftercare and Aftercare Support, plus Life Skills & Relapse Prevention. We can liaise with local clinicians you choose in the UK, US, EU or Middle East.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a diet or weight-loss programme
No. We focus on your relationship with food, nervous-system regulation, and practical routines. Weight may change as a secondary effect.
Will I have to give up all “trigger” foods
Not necessarily. We use graded exposure with clear stop rules and recovery steps. Some clients choose abstinence from specific items; others prefer flexible guardrails.
Do you treat anorexia or bulimia
Yes, via our adult Eating Disorders pathway with physician coordination. See Anorexia and Bulimia.
Is group work required
No. Our model is one-to-one as standard. Optional partner/family sessions are offered with your consent.
How long should I plan for
Many begin with two weeks for stabilisation and extend to four–six weeks for consolidation. Final length is set after assessment.
How to start
- Send a confidential enquiry. Share a short outline of your pattern, triggers and goals.
- Pre-admission assessment. We map sleep, environment, devices/money, medical context and risks via secure video.
- Receive a tailored plan. Programme length, focus areas and practical steps.
- Plan travel. We align arrival with private ground transfer to the residence near Marbella.
- First 72 hours. Sleep reset, food-environment setup, first skills and exposures.
- Step down. Continue via structured aftercare and skills refreshers.
Speak in confidence. If food is running the day, contact Oasis Premium Recovery to build a one-to-one plan that holds.
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- Private one-to-one session creating a non-shaming food plan with trigger ladders
- Kitchen setup showing a clear counter and a simple “ready options” box
- Device & money charter for delivery-app delays and spending caps
- Quiet garden seating area at a low-exposure residence near Marbella