Personalised care plans to help reduce the impact of tinnitus and restore a sense of calm.
The tinnitus experience can vary greatly from person to person. The condition affects the auditory, attentional, and emotional areas of your brain.
As part of your tinnitus assessment, we use specific techniques that allows us to fully understand how it’s affecting your day-to-day life so we can prescribe the best treatment for you.
Initial Comprehensive Assessment Includes:
• Diagnostic Audiological Assessment
• Tinnitus assessment and evaluation
• Tinnitus education and guidance
• Treatment recommendation
• A personalised treatment plan tailored to you
Your initial tinnitus assessment gives you a chance to ask a member of our team
about your tinnitus, so you can better understand how its affecting you.
Prior to your initial Tinnitus assessment you will also be asked to complete Health Screening Questionnaire(s) (via telephone, email, or on attendance at our Clinic). These help us to assess your eligibility and suitability for treatment and assist us in the creation of an effective personalised treatment plan for you.
Some of the most common signs include:
- Frequently asking others to repeat themselves
- Turning up the TV or radio louder than others prefer
- Difficulty following conversations, especially in noisy environments
- Feeling like people are mumbling
- Avoiding social situations due to hearing difficulties
If you notice any of these signs, it's a good idea to schedule a hearing assessment.
Hearing loss can result from a variety of factors, including:
- Age-related hearing degeneration (presbycusis)
- Prolonged exposure to loud noise
- Ear infections or blockages like earwax buildup
- Certain medications that can damage hearing (ototoxic drugs)
- Head injuries or genetic conditions
An audiologist can help determine the specific cause in your case.
An audiologist will perform a comprehensive hearing evaluation, which may include:
- A review of your medical and hearing history
- Physical examination of the ears
- Pure-tone testing to measure what sounds you can hear
- Speech testing to assess how well you understand words
- Tympanometry to evaluate middle ear function
This assessment helps us tailor a treatment plan specific to your needs.
Not always. Treatment depends on the type and severity of hearing loss. In some cases, medical treatment or surgery can address the issue.
However, for most forms of sensorineural hearing loss (the most common type), hearing aids are the most effective solution.
Modern hearing aids are discreet, highly customizable, and designed to improve quality of life. Your audiologist will guide you through the best options.
Reduce the attention you pay to tinnitus and the stress it causes.
Our tinnitus therapy is a form of cognitive behavioural therapy with our audiologists who specialises in tinnitus. We provide a detailed evaluation & holistic assessment of your tinnitus. We will work with you to reduce the impact of tinnitus on your day-to-day life, guiding you towards
managing this often persistent condition.
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Hearing loss is a common cause of tinnitus. We choose hearings aids specifically to improve your auditory and lifestyle needs. Our personalised hearing aid plans allow you to choose from any of the latest hearing aid styles from leading manufactures and include premium aftercare.
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Lenire is clinically proven to reduce the symptoms of tinnitus.
Where Lenire is indicated your personalised treatment plan is customised and guided by our specialists. Treatment is completed at home and we will support you with multiple follow-ups and advise on continued use.
aftercare.
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Sound intolerance refers to an abnormal sensitivity or emotional reaction to everyday sounds that most people find tolerable. The two most common types are:
Hyperacusis: heightened sensitivity to sound, causing discomfort or pain.
Misophonia: strong emotional reactions like anger or anxiety to specific trigger sounds (e.g., chewing, tapping).
If you find normal sounds overwhelming or distressing, a professional evaluation can help determine the cause and best course of action.
There are several potential causes, including:
- Noise-induced hearing damage
- Neurological conditions or brain injury
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disordersAnxiety, PTSD, or other emotional health factors
- Ear infections or other ear disorders
In some cases, sound intolerance is linked to other hearing issues, so a full hearing evaluation is essential
Diagnosis typically involves:
- A thorough case history and symptom discussion
- Hearing tests to rule out hearing loss or damage
- Sound tolerance testing (such as Loudness Discomfort Level testing)
- Assessment of psychological or emotional responses to sound
Our clinic uses a multidisciplinary approach to ensure an accurate diagnosis and personalized care plan.
Yes, sound intolerance can often be managed with the right strategies, such as:
- Sound therapy to gradually desensitize the ears
- Counseling or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address emotional reactions
- Use of hearing devices with sound generators
- Lifestyle adjustments and coping techniques
Treatment is highly individualized and may involve both audiological and psychological support.
