Gambling Rehab Treatment in Spain: Private, One-to-One Luxury Care

Oasis Premium Recovery is a private, one-to-one residential programme in Southern Spain for adults affected by problem gambling, betting harm, and related stress. We stabilise sleep and mood, install practical money and device safeguards, and rebuild routines so change holds after discharge. If you are comparing settings, start with Rehab Spain, understand our model in One-to-One Therapy in Spain and Why Private Therapy in Spain Works, and review scope at What We Treat. For landscape context, see Luxury Rehab Clinics, Rehab UK vs Spain, and Spain Treatment Centres.

Spain: Marbella · Málaga · Madrid · Barcelona

What this page covers · Signs and effects · Why one-to-one works · Assessment · Our approach · Your clinical dose · Two sample pathways · Relapse prevention and aftercare · Programmes · Admissions · FAQ

Gambling rehab and retreat: what this page covers

Problem gambling: sports betting, casino, poker, slots, spread betting, day trading and crypto trading when used as gambling, and loot box or skin betting features.
Harm cycle: chasing losses, secrecy, borrowing, mood crashes, and rapid relapse around paydays, bonuses, and sporting events.
Co-occurrence: frequent overlap with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, overwork and burnout, and digital loops such as internet overuse, gaming, and compulsive shopping.

Common signs and effects we see

Financial strain: growing balances, new credit, missed bills, hidden accounts, and borrowing from friends or family.
Time loss: late nights on apps and in-play markets, reduced work or study performance, and isolation.
Mood volatility: relief during bets followed by shame, anxiety, and low mood after losses.
Risk patterns: alcohol or sedatives after heavy sessions, stimulants to extend runs, and impulsive spending after wins. See Prescription Medication Misuse.

Why one-to-one care is effective

Money and reputation concerns make group settings hard to use. One-to-one work provides privacy, stable attunement, and the clinical time to install real safeguards, repair trust, and practise decision rules without exposure. We hold device and money governance tightly, then reintroduce normal routines with clear guardrails.

Assessment: mapping the gambling loop

Betting profile: markets, stakes, time of day, in-play vs pre match, cash out behaviour, and binge windows.
Money picture: accounts and payment routes you choose to disclose, bill timing, credit usage, paydays, and bonus events.
Sleep and physiology: latency, night waking, morning readiness, nutrition and caffeine timing.
Mood and cognition: urges, perfectionism, intolerance of uncertainty, and decision fatigue.
Environment: devices, notifications, app layout, private browsing habits, and social context.
Risk and safety: alcohol or sedatives, self harm indicators, and safeguarding needs. If there is immediate risk, contact emergency services. We are not an emergency service.

Our approach to gambling rehab and retreat

DBT-informed skills: urge surfing, distress tolerance, emotion regulation after losses, and interpersonal skills for money conversations. See DBT Therapy in Spain.
Motivational work (MET): align values, resolve ambivalence about stopping, and convert decisions into daily rules. See MET Therapy.
Somatic regulation: TRE, breathwork, light exposure, and movement to stabilise arousal and sleep.
Money safeguards: gambling bank blocks, card controls, spending caps, 24 to 72 hour delay rules, removal of saved cards, and a weekly review window.
Platform and device rules: self exclusion where available, app removal, store restrictions, DNS or router filters, notification hygiene, and shared passwords with a trusted person if agreed.
Partner and family repair: structured disclosures at your pace, read only banking visibility if chosen, and a simple household money plan.
Medical coordination: if sedatives, stimulants, or mood instability are present, a physician sets any medical plan. We do not prescribe or alter doses.

Your weekly clinical dose

Psychotherapy: 7 to 10 hours one-to-one focused on urges, decision rules, and shame repair.
Skills and planning: 3 to 5 hours on money and device governance, relapse prevention, and calendar design.
Somatic regulation: 2 to 4 hours of TRE and body based work to reduce drive states.
Integration time: protected practice, nature, and rest so change consolidates.

Two sample pathways

In-play sports betting with payday spikes

Week 1: device and money lockdown, DBT regulation blocks, MET values, TRE, unsubscribe and mute promos, first device and money charter.
Week 2: graded exposure to sports without live markets, boundary scripts with friends, bill timing plan, aftercare calendar, partner check in if helpful.
Weeks 3 to 4: stress test around paydays and major matches, review of slip drills, and step down to structured follow ups.

Poker and casino apps with alcohol after losses

Week 1: sleep architecture rebuild, platform self exclusions, removal of saved cards, DBT distress tolerance, TRE. Physician coordination if alcohol or sedatives are involved.
Week 2: evening routine, alternative rewards and social options, money review window, MET to resolve fear of missing out, aftercare plan.
Weeks 3 to 4: weekend and travel protocols, relapse drills for bonuses and offers, and step down.

Relapse prevention and aftercare

You leave with a written device and money charter, a 90 day calendar for high risk dates, a simple budget review window, and scheduled follow ups. Ongoing support includes Lifetime Aftercare, Aftercare Support, and Life Skills and Relapse Prevention. We can liaise with trusted advisers of your choosing. We are not a financial service and do not give debt advice.

Programmes

The Foundation Retreat for assessment and stabilisation.
The Restorative Path for structured daily work on urges and routines.
The Regenerative Stay for deeper change and complex co occurrence.
The Signature Experience for fully bespoke, high touch support.
Residence overview: The One to One Residence and daily life at Life at Oasis.

Admissions and practicalities

Confidentiality: discreet admissions and a low exposure residence protect privacy around money and work.
Travel: straightforward routes into Málaga and nearby hubs with private ground transfer.
Work contact: limited remote contact may be considered once stabilised, with clear rules that protect recovery.
Safety note: if someone is at immediate risk of harm, contact local emergency services. We are not an emergency service.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to stop gambling completely

Most clients choose a full stop, at least for a sustained period. We plan device and money rules that make this practical, then review over time based on values and risk.

Can you fix my debts

We are not a financial service. We help you reduce harm and create simple money rules. With consent, we can liaise with advisers you choose.

What about trading and crypto that feel like gambling

If behaviour functions like gambling, we treat it as such. The same device and money safeguards apply, with clear trading or market exposure rules.

How long until urges reduce

Many clients feel more control within 1 to 2 weeks as sleep stabilises and device and money rules hold. Consolidation continues over several weeks with routine practice.

Can you involve my partner or family

With your consent. We offer structured repair conversations, shared visibility options, and simple household plans.

Is group work required

No. Our model is one-to-one as standard. Partner or family sessions are arranged only with your consent.

How long should I plan for

Many clients begin with two weeks for stabilisation and extend in two to four week blocks to consolidate change.

How to start

Send a confidential enquiry. Share a concise outline of your situation and goals.
Book a pre admission assessment. We review history, risks, money and device patterns, and practical needs via secure video.
Receive a tailored plan. We propose programme length, focus areas, and next steps. Physician coordination if indicated.
Plan travel. We arrange your arrival and private ground transfer to the residence.
First 72 hours. Stabilise sleep, nutrition, and routine while beginning focused work.
Step down. Continue with structured aftercare and device and money governance at home.

Speak in confidence. If gambling has started taking more than it gives, contact Oasis Premium Recovery for a private, one-to-one plan in Spain.

One to one session focused on gambling triggers and device safeguards
Money and device charter with weekly review window on a desk
TRE setup for nervous system regulation after urge spikes
Calm bedroom suite supporting sleep restoration in Spain

Gambling Rehab Retreat in Spain – Private, One-to-One Recovery