Who is IPT suitable for?

Adults navigating role transitions, conflict cycles, complicated grief, interpersonal sensitivity or isolation, and dual-diagnosis presentations where relationships trigger symptoms.

What outcomes can I expect from IPT?

Clearer communication and boundaries, fewer circular arguments, reduced isolation, improved mood and sleep continuity linked to relational change, and prevention plans for high-pressure weeks.

Private Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) in Spain: One-to-One Support for Mental Health

Oasis Premium Recovery delivers Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) in Spain in a fully private, one-to-one format — as a standalone therapeutic track or integrated within our residential programmes. No groups unless requested. No exposure. Just precise, relationally focused psychotherapy inside a calm, architecturally designed residence in Southern Spain (Marbella), with low-profile arrivals on request.

Why Choose IPT at Oasis

IPT is a proven, time-structured therapy that links mood and behaviour to the quality of your relationships and social roles. At Oasis, we keep the work focused and humane: we identify the interpersonal patterns that fuel symptoms, rehearse new communication in-session, and translate it into simple, repeatable steps for daily life. Sessions are one-to-one with the same senior practitioner, paced to your nervous system, and supported by body-based regulation so change can hold.

Many clients compare us with larger rehab providers in Spain, weigh rehab UK vs Spain, or shortlist luxury rehab providers for discretion. We also welcome international guests via pathways for private rehab in the Middle East and as a high-privacy alternative to USA, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and France.

Who IPT Is For

Role transitions and identity shifts

Separation or divorce, relocation, retirement or exit events, becoming a parent, loss of public role — when the ground moves, symptoms spike. IPT helps you map what changed, name the grief or threat, and build steady rituals and conversations that fit the new reality.

Signals: sleep disruption, indecision, social withdrawal, “performing fine” while privately unravelling.

Interpersonal disputes and chronic conflict

Repeating arguments, boundary breaches, or power struggles (partner, family, co-founder, team). We clarify positions, rehearse scripts, and design boundaries you can keep — without theatre or blame.

Complicated grief and unresolved endings

When a death, breakup, or sudden loss stays emotionally unfinished, function stalls. IPT provides structured mourning, memory work, and meaning-making at a pace your system can tolerate.

Interpersonal sensitivity and isolation

Hypervigilance, people-pleasing, or avoidance that keeps you alone. We scaffold safe contact, teach micro-repairs, and build a small, protective social rhythm.

Dual-diagnosis and complex presentations

Where depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, or addiction intersect, IPT is sequenced with regulation first, then skills, then behavioural rehearsal — so gains stack, not collide.

Signs You May Benefit from IPT

Low mood linked to relationship stress, transition, or loss.
Conflict cycles that repeat despite insight.
Loneliness, avoidance, or fear of close contact.
Role changes (career/family/location) that destabilise sleep and routine.
Relapse risk triggered by interpersonal pressure or criticism.

How We Deliver IPT (and Why It Holds)

We use the classic IPT structure, adapted to you and supported by body regulation:

Assessment & interpersonal inventory: map key relationships, roles, conflicts, supports, and recent changes.
Focus selection: grief, role transition, role dispute, or interpersonal deficits/sensitivity.
Active phase: communication analysis, role play, boundary scripts, and planned conversations.
Generalisation: take wins into wider contexts (home, work, travel) with graded exposure.
Consolidation & prevention: relapse-resistant routines and repair strategies for future stressors.

Integrated Supports

DBT — emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
MET — motivation alignment and next-action design.
TRE & Bespoke Services — down-regulate arousal so communication sticks.
Family Therapy — optional, brief, targeted sessions to support repair.
CBT — where cognitive reframing will unlock stuck patterns.

Programme Pathways

The Foundation Retreat — entry-level stabilisation with early interpersonal mapping.
The Restorative Path — consolidate skills; rehearse high-stakes conversations.
The Regenerative Stay — extended depth work for entrenched relational patterns.
The Signature Experience — bespoke IPT with enhanced discretion.
The One-to-One Residence — single-client delivery for absolute privacy.

Sample Weekly Rhythm

Mon–Tue: interpersonal inventory / communication analysis; restorative bodywork.
Wed: role-play and script design; targeted outreach (optional).
Thu: graded exposure (call/meeting); debrief and adjustment; sleep protection.
Fri: consolidation; prevention plan for weekend triggers; nature interval.

Example Daily Structure

Morning: breathwork; one-to-one IPT; brief skills drill; outdoor light.
Midday: TRE or restorative Bespoke Services; lunch; quiet integration.
Afternoon: rehearsal (boundaries, requests, repairs); MET next-steps.
Evening: wind-down, device boundaries, and sleep routine.

Expected Outcomes

Clearer communication and boundaries; fewer circular arguments.
Reduced isolation; steadier contact with safe people.
Improved mood and sleep continuity linked to relational change.
Prevention plans for travel, events, and high-pressure weeks.

How We Measure Progress

Weekly review: mood steadiness, conflict frequency, repair attempts, and follow-through.
Skill adoption: script use, boundary success, and recovery after ruptures.
Physiology markers: perceived arousal, sleep continuity, morning stability.

Length of Work

We adapt classic IPT windows to your capacity and goals:

Short track (2–3 weeks): targeted focus (e.g., role transition) with scripts and immediate rehearsal.
Standard (3–6 weeks): generalise skills, strengthen prevention, add family/partner session if helpful.
Extended: complex or dual-diagnosis presentations with paced exposure and deeper repair.

Location & Setting

Delivered in Marbella, Southern Spain — light, quiet, privacy. Admissions can coordinate discreet travel and private transfers. For context, explore Rehab Spain, compare UK vs Spain, and review Rehab providers in Spain and Spain Treatment Centres. For a shortlist, see Private Rehab Europe or provider Near Me.

Environment & Daily Life

Calm, light, and privacy support deeper relational work. Suites are private; shared spaces are quiet and uncluttered; meals support energy and sleep. Explore day-to-day rhythm in Life at Oasis or complete exclusivity in The One-to-One Residence.

Aftercare & Continuity

We protect gains through Lifetime Aftercare, Lifetime Aftercare Support, and Life Skills & Relapse Prevention — the same precision, scaled to your life at home.

Start the Conversation

If your symptoms are tied to relationship stress, transitions, or isolation, IPT can move the needle. Contact us for a confidential pre-assessment and a clear recommendation on structure and length.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)?

A time-structured psychotherapy that links mood and function to your key relationships, roles, and support system. It targets grief, role transitions, conflicts, and interpersonal sensitivity.

How is IPT different from CBT or DBT?

CBT focuses on thoughts and behaviours; DBT trains emotion and boundary skills. IPT focuses on your relational context — conversations, roles, ruptures, and repairs. At Oasis, we blend them when helpful.

Is IPT suitable for depression, anxiety, or dual diagnosis?

Yes. IPT has strong evidence for depression and is effective for anxiety and dual-diagnosis when sequenced with nervous-system regulation and practical skills.

How private is the programme?

All work is one-to-one. You can opt for complete exclusivity in The One-to-One Residence. No groups unless requested.

Can a partner or family member join sessions?

Where evidence-led appropriate, brief Family Therapy can be included to support repair and clarity.

How many sessions will I have each week?

Cadence is personalised. Many clients benefit from 3–4 intensive one-to-one sessions per week; frequency is adjusted to capacity.

How long should I plan to stay?

Typical ranges are 2–6 weeks; complex presentations may benefit from a measured extension. We review weekly and extend only to consolidate gains.

How do I begin?

Contact us for a confidential pre-assessment. We’ll propose structure and length, confirm dates, and coordinate a low-profile arrival.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) in Spain: One-to-One Emotional Recovery at Oasis