Sanpio Practice
Guiding you home to yourself
Psychotherapy Trauma-Informed Coaching Shiatsu Bodywork
The Practice
About Me
I believe therapy should be more than simply talking about problems. It should provide an opportunity to explore who we are, understand how our past has shaped us, recognise the patterns that influence our relationships and behaviour, and begin to develop a stronger relationship with ourselves.
My work is rooted in a genuine interest in people, human experience and the complexities of the mind. I believe that behind many of the difficulties we experience are deeper patterns, unresolved experiences and parts of ourselves that we may have struggled to understand, accept or express.
I take an integrative and individual approach, recognising that no two people have the same experiences or needs. I value creating a space where people can feel heard, explore difficult emotions at their own pace and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
I also believe that wellbeing cannot always be separated into mind and body. Our experiences, emotions, relationships and physical wellbeing are interconnected, and this broader understanding informs the way I approach my work.
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Psychotherapy
Space to explore who you are, understand how your past has shaped you, and recognise the patterns that influence your relationships and behaviour.
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Trauma-Informed Coaching
Support that takes seriously what you have lived through, moving at your own pace and without judgement or the pressure to explain yourself.
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Shiatsu Bodywork
Hands-on work grounded in the understanding that wellbeing cannot always be separated into mind and body.
The Founder
Nathaniel Sanpio
Founder Psychotherapy Trauma-Informed Coaching Shiatsu
My name is Nathaniel Sanpio, and I am the founder of Sanpio Practice, based in Swansea, Wales.
My interest in psychotherapy is not purely academic or professional; it is also deeply personal. I have experienced difficult periods in my own life, including times when I needed support but felt let down by the very systems and services that were supposed to help me. I understand how isolating it can feel to struggle, to feel misunderstood, or to believe that your experiences are not being properly heard.
Those experiences have shaped my perspective and strengthened my desire to create something different: a space where people are treated as individuals, listened to without judgement and approached with genuine compassion. I don’t believe anybody should feel reduced to a diagnosis, a label or a set of circumstances.
My approach draws on psychotherapy, trauma-informed coaching and psychological perspectives, including Jungian ideas around the unconscious, identity, self-understanding and personal development. I am particularly interested in how early experiences, relationships and emotional patterns can influence the way we experience ourselves and the world around us.
Alongside my practice, I have a particular interest in supporting people experiencing vulnerability, isolation and difficult life circumstances. I believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect, regardless of their circumstances.
My Philosophy
I don’t believe personal growth is about becoming somebody else. It is about understanding who you are, recognising what has shaped you and finding the freedom to move forward without being defined by your past.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The first session is a chance for us to meet and for you to get a feel for how I work. You are welcome to share as much or as little as you want to, and there is nothing you need to have worked out in advance. We will talk about what has brought you here and what you are hoping for, and you are under no obligation to continue afterwards.
Sessions usually last around an hour. How often we meet is something we agree together and keep under review as we go, rather than fixing in advance.
It means starting from the understanding that difficult experiences shape us, and that your responses to them made sense at the time. In practice it means you are never pushed to revisit anything before you are ready, you set the pace throughout, and you will not be reduced to a diagnosis, a label or a set of circumstances.
No. Shiatsu is received fully clothed. Loose, comfortable clothing is best — soft natural fabrics and layers you can move in.
Yes. Everything discussed in sessions is held in confidence, and your records are stored securely and are not shared without your consent. There are limited exceptions — a serious risk to your life or someone else’s, a safeguarding concern involving a child or vulnerable adult, or a legal requirement such as a court order. Wherever possible I will talk to you before sharing anything, and only what is necessary. I also work with professional supervision, where client work is discussed anonymously.
Sessions are £60 per hour. I also offer discounted rates for students and for people who are unemployed — please just ask when you get in touch.
A £10 deposit secures your appointment and comes off the session fee, so it is not an extra charge. If you need to cancel or rearrange, please give at least 24 hours’ notice and the deposit is refunded or moved to the new appointment. With less than 24 hours’ notice it is normally retained. If something unexpected happens, get in touch and we will look at it fairly.
Get in touch
Contact Me
If anything here resonates with you, I would be glad to hear from you. There is no pressure and no obligation, and you do not need to know what to say.
- Phone 07886 289803
- Practice 33A Walters Road, Swansea, SA1 5NW