Gaming Addiction 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 struggling with gaming addiction, compulsive screen use, and related burnout. We stabilise sleep, mood, and energy, rebuild boundaries with devices, and design a sustainable routine so progress 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

Gaming addiction and screen overuse: what this page covers

Gaming addiction: loss of control, preoccupation, withdrawal when not gaming, and continued use despite harm to sleep, work, or relationships.
Screen overuse: cycles of late-night gaming, streaming, and social media that drive sleep inversion, anxiety, and low mood.
Co-occurrence: frequent overlap with ADHD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and work-related overwork and burnout.

Common signs and effects we see

Sleep inversion: late sessions, inconsistent bedtimes, poor morning readiness, and performance dips.
Burnout: chronic fatigue, decision overload, irritability, and reliance on caffeine or energy drinks to function.
Mood volatility: anxiety, low mood, shame after binges, and social withdrawal.
Function impact: missed deadlines, reduced academic or work output, relationship tension, neglected meals and movement.
Risk patterns: loot boxes and microtransactions, crossover with gambling features, and stimulant or sedative misuse to manage peaks and crashes. See Prescription Medication Misuse.

Why one-to-one care is effective

Gaming patterns are personal. Group settings can increase performance pressure and exposure. One-to-one gives privacy, stable attunement, and the clinical time to rebuild sleep, routines, and social confidence without relying on screens for regulation. We hold device governance tightly, then reintroduce tech with clear guardrails.

Assessment: mapping the loop

Use profile: hours by day, game types, platform mix, in-game triggers, spending, and binge windows.
Sleep and physiology: latency, night waking, chronotype drift, morning readiness, caffeine timing, movement and nutrition.
Mood and cognition: anxiety, low mood, executive function, attention, and reward sensitivity.
Environment: bedroom setup, devices, headset etiquette, social context, and work or study demands.
Risk map: energy drinks and stimulants, sedatives or alcohol for sleep, spending risk, and crisis indicators.

Our approach to gaming addiction

DBT-informed skills: distress tolerance for urges, emotion regulation after losses or conflict, interpersonal effectiveness for boundaries and social repair. See DBT Therapy in Spain.
Motivational work (MET): align values, resolve ambivalence about cutting back, and convert decisions into daily device rules. See MET Therapy.
Somatic regulation: TRE, breathwork, light exposure, and movement to stabilise arousal and reset sleep.
Digital environment design: device zoning, app limits, headset and late-night rules, curated social play, and spending controls.
Burnout repair: capacity planning, meeting and study hygiene, recovery blocks, and clear stop times. See Work Addiction and Burnout.
Medication and safety: if sedatives or stimulants are involved, a physician sets any medical plan. We do not prescribe or alter doses. We coordinate pathways where indicated.

Your weekly clinical dose

Psychotherapy: 7 to 10 hours one-to-one focused on gaming drivers and mood regulation.
Skills and planning: 3 to 5 hours on relapse prevention, device governance, and routine rebuild.
Somatic regulation: 2 to 4 hours of TRE and body-based work to stabilise the system.
Integration time: protected practice, nature, and rest so change consolidates.

Two sample pathways

ADHD features with sleep inversion and weekend binges

Week 1: assessment, circadian reset, DBT regulation blocks, MET values work, TRE, caffeine and screen timing, first relapse map.
Week 2: executive function supports, study or work capacity plan, device zoning and app rules, graded social exposure offline, aftercare calendar.
Weeks 3 to 4: stress test weeks with exams or deadlines, partner or family alignment, and step down to structured follow ups.

Professional overwork with nightly gaming and alcohol

Week 1: sleep architecture rebuild, DBT distress tolerance, evening routine, device curfew, TRE, physician coordination if alcohol or sedatives are involved.
Week 2: boundary scripts at work and home, capacity planning, MET to resolve fear of missing out, graded evenings without screens, aftercare plan.
Weeks 3 to 4: travel and quarter-end protocols, relapse drills for weekends, and step down.

Relapse prevention and aftercare

You leave with a written device charter, a 90 day social and energy plan, specific rules for nights and weekends, and scheduled follow ups. Ongoing support includes Lifetime Aftercare, Aftercare Support, and Life Skills and Relapse Prevention. With consent, we can liaise with partners, family, employers, or tutors of your choosing.

Programmes

The Foundation Retreat for assessment and stabilisation.
The Restorative Path for structured daily work on gaming 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.
Travel: straightforward routes into Málaga and nearby hubs with private ground transfer.
Work or study 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 you work with adults or under 18s

We are an adult service. For clients close to 18, we can discuss suitability and alternatives. With consent, we involve partners or family where helpful.

Will I have to stop gaming forever

Not always. Some clients choose a full break. Others return with clear device rules, spending limits, and graded exposure. We plan what fits your values and risk profile.

What if I rely on alcohol, sedatives, or stimulants to manage gaming

We coordinate medical pathways where indicated. We do not prescribe or alter doses. The plan balances sleep, regulation, and skills to remove the need for unsafe coping.

How long until sleep and energy feel normal

With a consistent routine, many clients feel better within 1 to 2 weeks. Consolidation continues over several weeks with stable light, movement, nutrition, and device rules.

Is group work required

No. Our model is one-to-one as standard. Optional partner or family sessions are arranged 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, device use, 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 governance at home.

Speak in confidence. If gaming 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 gaming addiction and device governance
Device charter and weekly routine worksheet on a desk
TRE setup for nervous system regulation after screen overuse
Calm bedroom suite supporting sleep restoration in Spain

Gaming Addiction Treatment in Spain – Private, One-to-One Recovery