Sierra Recovery is a residential addiction treatment centre located in Málaga, Spain. The clinic provides structured care for alcohol, drug, prescription drug, and behavioural addictions. Treatment is delivered in a private setting supported by a clinical team with more than 30 years of combined professional experience.
Treatment Approach
Sierra Recovery delivers alcohol detox and residential treatment through a clinically led, evidence-based model. Medical detox is available onsite, allowing clients to begin treatment within the same care environment. Residential programmes are structured, with a typical duration of 14 days, depending on individual clinical needs.
Care is centred on providing a safe and respectful treatment setting focused on stability, consistency, and clinical integrity. Treatment planning is tailored to each individual, with regular therapeutic input guiding progress throughout the residential stay. Clinical standards are reviewed and refined to reflect current evidence and professional practice.
Therapy and Clinical Support
Therapeutic care combines individual and group-based interventions delivered by experienced clinicians. Evidence-based therapies include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, motivational interviewing, and structured trauma-focused therapy. Individual sessions allow personalised clinical work, while group therapy supports shared learning and accountability.
Equine therapy is also incorporated as part of the therapeutic programme, offering an experiential approach that supports emotional awareness and regulation. Mental health support addresses anxiety, burnout, depression, PTSD, and trauma-related conditions, allowing co-occurring mental health needs to be treated alongside addiction-related concerns.
Programmes and Services
Sierra Recovery offers a focused range of treatment services, including:
- Medical Detox
- Residential Treatment
- Holistic Therapy
An intensive outpatient treatment option is also available for individuals with mild dependency. This programme follows a structured schedule similar to residential care while allowing clients to remain at home and attend frequent, clinically led sessions each week.
Accommodation and Environment
The centre is based in the province of Málaga, Spain, within a setting designed to support privacy and focus during treatment. Accommodation arrangements are structured to allow rest, therapeutic engagement, and routine within a calm residential environment.
Communal and wellness areas support daily clinical activities and shared time outside therapy sessions. Outdoor access allows engagement with natural surroundings, supporting routine, reflection, and structured activities that complement the therapeutic schedule during residential care.
Aftercare and Ongoing Support
After completing the residential phase, clients may continue working with their lead therapist through scheduled follow-up sessions delivered online. Weekly virtual group therapy is also available, providing continued clinical contact following discharge.
In-person aftercare sessions are offered in London, supporting clients who return to the UK after treatment. When ongoing care is transferred to another clinician, Sierra Recovery can coordinate a full clinical handover with consent, allowing continuity of treatment and appropriate external recovery referrals where required.