Shopping 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 shopping addiction and compulsive buying. We stabilise sleep, mood, and decision-making, remove digital and environmental triggers, and build practical spending systems 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

Shopping addiction and compulsive buying: what this page covers

Shopping addiction: loss of control, preoccupation with purchasing, relief then guilt, and continued buying despite financial or relationship harm.
Online and in-person loops: late-night carts and next-day regret, returns cycles, sales chasing, multiple accounts, and secrecy around parcels and statements.
Co-occurrence: frequent overlap with anxiety, depression, ADHD, perfectionism, internet overuse, and work-related burnout.

Common signs and effects we see

Financial strain: growing balances, hidden debt, using “buy now pay later”, revolving credit, and reliance on returns to offset spend.
Sleep and energy impact: late-night browsing, poor morning readiness, caffeine dependence, and decision fatigue.
Mood volatility: short relief after purchase followed by shame or anxiety, arguments about spending, and isolation.
Function impact: clutter, repeated deliveries, time lost to browsing and returns, and performance dips at work or study.
Risk patterns: crossover with alcohol or sedatives to manage guilt or stress, or stimulant overuse to push productivity. See Prescription Medication Misuse.

Why one-to-one care is effective

Compulsive buying is personal and often shame based. Group settings can feel exposing, especially when discussing finances. One-to-one work provides privacy, stable attunement, and enough clinical time to change the systems that drive urges. We redesign your digital and physical environment, set practical spending rules, and rebuild routines so relief comes from healthy sources rather than purchases.

Assessment: mapping the spending loop

Spending profile: triggers, time of day, categories, platforms, discount and sales behaviour, and returns habits.
Financial picture: account overview and repayment rules you choose to share, bill timing stress, and high-risk dates such as paydays and sales events.
Sleep and physiology: latency, night waking, morning readiness, caffeine and light exposure, movement and nutrition.
Mood and cognition: anxiety, low mood, boredom, perfectionism, and executive function challenges linked to ADHD.
Environment: device locations, notifications, email promos, saved cards, and parcel routines at home or work.
Risk and safety: co-occurring alcohol, sedatives, or stimulants. Where medication is involved, a physician sets any medical plan. We do not prescribe or alter doses.

Our approach to shopping addiction

DBT-informed skills: urge surfing, distress tolerance for sales triggers, emotion regulation after conflict, and interpersonal skills for money conversations. See DBT Therapy in Spain.
Motivational work (MET): align values with money choices, resolve ambivalence about cutting back, and convert decisions into daily rules. See MET Therapy.
Somatic regulation: TRE, breathwork, and pacing to stabilise arousal and improve sleep.
Digital and retail environment design: device zoning, promo email unsubscribes, app limits, cooling-off timers, spending caps, removal of saved cards, and a simple returns protocol.
Practical money routines: weekly review window, shopping-free days, need vs want scripts, and a wishlist rule that delays purchases by 24 to 72 hours.
Burnout repair: capacity planning so exhaustion does not drive reward hunting. See Work Addiction and Burnout.

Your weekly clinical dose

Psychotherapy: 7 to 10 hours one-to-one focused on urges, shame, and values-based action.
Skills and planning: 3 to 5 hours on device rules, spending systems, and relapse prevention.
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

Evening anxiety with late-night online shopping

Week 1: circadian reset, DBT regulation blocks, MET values work, device curfews, remove saved cards, unsubscribe and mute promos, create first device and spending charter.
Week 2: wishlist and 48-hour delay rule, boundary scripts with partner, returns protocol, energy budgeting, aftercare calendar.
Weeks 3 to 4: stress test around paydays and sales, graded evenings without screens, review of slip drills, and step down to structured follow ups.

ADHD features with impulse buying and clutter

Week 1: executive function supports, light and caffeine timing, micro-break routines, app limits, spending caps, parcel and returns scheduling.
Week 2: environment reset at home and desk, DBT interpersonal skills for money conversations, MET to resolve fear of missing out, aftercare plan.
Weeks 3 to 4: graded exposure to marketing events, offline activity swaps, clutter and inventory plan, and step down.

Relapse prevention and aftercare

You leave with a written device and spending charter, wishlist and delay rules, a 90 day calendar for high-risk dates, and scheduled follow ups. Ongoing support includes Lifetime Aftercare, Aftercare Support, and Life Skills and Relapse Prevention. With consent, we can liaise with trusted advisers you choose.

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 finances.
Travel: straightforward routes into Málaga and nearby hubs with private ground transfer.
Safety note: if someone is at immediate risk of harm or there is acute psychiatric risk such as mania, contact local emergency services. We are not an emergency service.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to stop shopping completely

Not always. Some clients choose a full break. Others return with clear rules such as wishlist delays, spending caps, and limited shopping windows. We plan what fits your values and risk profile.

Can you fix my debts

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

What if I also drink or use sedatives to manage guilt or sleep

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 urges reduce

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

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 and spending 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 spending rules at home.

Speak in confidence. If shopping 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 shopping addiction and spending rules
Device and spending charter with wishlist and delay rules on a desk
TRE setup for nervous system regulation after urge spikes
Calm bedroom suite supporting sleep restoration in Spain

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