Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Support

Whether you already know you have Pelvic Congestion Syndrome — or you’re beginning to wonder if it could explain the pain, heaviness or pressure you’re living with — you’re not alone.

For many women, PCS goes undiagnosed or misunderstood for years. You feel the aching, the heaviness, the dragging discomfort, the swelling, the fatigue… yet no one gives you a clear explanation. You might have been told it’s hormonal, muscular, stress-related, or “nothing to worry about,” while your symptoms tell a very different story. So you’re left trying to make sense of something that keeps flaring, shifting and draining you — without being able to put the puzzle together. If that’s your experience, you’re understood here. And the support you receive will always respect the reality of what you feel.

Does This Sound Familiar?

You feel worse as the day goes on, even if you haven’t done much.
You plan outings around how far you’ll need to walk, stand or queue.
Car journeys, supermarket trips or busy days leave you wiped out.
You feel a weight or deep pressure that no one else can see.
Some days your clothes feel suddenly too tight from bloating or swelling.
You constantly adjust how you move, sit or rest just to stay comfortable.
You’re adapting your life around symptoms you can’t fully explain.

If you’re nodding along to any of these, you’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone.

This Is What PCS Can Feel Like

PCS affects far more than the pelvis. You may experience:

Pelvic heaviness or deep pressure
A dragging or aching sensation
Swelling or fullness that worsens through the day
Low back pain or radiating discomfort
Fatigue in the pelvis or legs
Hormonal sensitivity
Pain around or after your period
Discomfort after standing, walking or activity
Bloating or abdominal pressure
Disrupted sleep
Emotional overwhelm, frustration or low mood

These symptoms can be draining — and the uncertainty around them only adds to the load.

This Is What We Know

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is caused by enlarged veins deep within the pelvis and abdomen. These veins can become dilated, twisted and slow-flowing, which increases pressure, heaviness and aching. When blood doesn’t move efficiently, the pooling can create that dragging, swollen or congested feeling that builds through the day — especially after standing, walking or activity. This vascular congestion can also place pressure on surrounding organs and tissues, leading to bloating, abdominal discomfort, lower-back pain and the sense of fullness many women describe. Many women first notice PCS symptoms emerging, worsening or becoming harder to manage during perimenopause or menopause, when the body naturally undergoes:

These changes can amplify pelvic pain, pressure and bloating — especially in the presence of congested veins.

You may also have been told it’s:

But your symptoms say otherwise. And many women live with PCS for years without knowing the term for what they’re experiencing. You’re not imagining it. Your body is signalling — loud and clear.

How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Supports PCS

I work with your brain — the part of you that controls pain perception, stress responses, emotional regulation and how your body reacts to symptoms. When your brain feels safer, your body follows. While hypnotherapy cannot medically treat PCS, it can support your nervous system, your coping capacity and your overall wellbeing in powerful, practical ways.

This approach can support:

Easing the body’s threat and pain response
Reducing the intensity of flare-ups
Improving sleep and rest
Lowering anxiety around symptoms
Breaking the tension–pain cycle
Calming the nervous system
Supporting hormonal balance indirectly through stress reduction
Building emotional resilience
Reducing overwhelm and fatigue
Strengthening your sense of control

A calmer brain changes how symptoms are interpreted and processed — gently, steadily and noticeably.

FAQ — PCS Support

Will this cure PCS?

No. Hypnotherapy does not treat PCS medically.
But it can change how your nervous system responds — which can ease the emotional, physical and
mental load PCS places on your daily life.

Why do my symptoms flare with stress or hormones?

Because stress and hormonal fluctuations naturally affect blood flow, pain processing, gut motility
and inflammation.
When the stress response calms, symptoms often feel less intrusive.

Can you guarantee results?

I cannot guarantee results — no ethical therapist can — but you will notice a difference. When your
intention is clear and your brain understands the message, the shift begins quickly and naturally.

Is this safe?

Yes. Sessions are gentle, calm and fully aligned with CNHC guidance.

Is everything confidential?

Yes. Everything shared is private, respectful and handled professionally.

What Our Sessions Look Like

Our sessions are gentle, steady and completely shaped around how your body and mind are coping that day. There’s no pressure to perform, no expectation to push through discomfort and no need to pretend you’re fine. You can arrive exactly as you are. We take a clear, future-focused approach, helping your brain move out of threat-mode and into a calmer, more regulated state. This is where your body begins to settle and where symptoms often become easier to manage. You won’t be asked to revisit past difficulties or analyse every detail of your symptoms. Instead, we focus on building a calmer nervous system, easing the stress–pain cycle and strengthening the parts of your brain that support resilience, steadiness and emotional balance. Over time, these sessions help you feel more grounded, more in control and more able to live your life without PCS dictating every decision.

What You Can Expect After Sessions

People often notice:

a calmer internal state
less intensity during flare days
clearer thinking around symptoms
fewer spiralling thoughts
more emotional stability
a stronger sense of control
relief that someone finally understands what they're dealing with

These shifts matter — because they give your body and brain room to breathe again.

If You’re Searching for Answers, You’re in the Right Place

Women often look for support through search terms like:

pelvic pain
pelvic heaviness
abdominal pressure
bloating
chronic pelvic aching
pain that worsens through the day
PCS during perimenopause or menopause
unexplained pelvic symptoms

If this is you, you don’t need a confirmed diagnosis. You don’t need to have the perfect explanation. You don’t need to know where to begin. You just need to take the first step — and we start from where you are.

You don’t have to navigate PCS alone

Book your initial consultation and begin building a calmer, more supported way of living with PCS.

PCS changes your life — but with the right support, you can take back far more than you think.

Solution-focused hypnotherapy blending neuroscience and compassion to help you overcome challenges and achieve emotional well-being.