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Tinnitus & hyperacusis

A clearer path through tinnitus.

Tinnitus is treatable. Most people who seek structured, evidence-based care experience meaningful reduction in distress within a few months — and many learn to live without noticing it at all.

What is tinnitus?

You hear it. We’ll help explain why — and what to do about it.

Tinnitus is the perception of sound — usually ringing, hissing or buzzing — without an external source. It affects around 1 in 7 adults in the UK, and for most people it is benign. For others it can disrupt sleep, focus and quality of life.

The most important first step is a thorough audiological assessment. Tinnitus is rarely a disease in itself; it is almost always a downstream signal of changes in the hearing system. Identifying those changes — and the factors that amplify them — is the foundation of effective management.

Pathway

Your tinnitus pathway

A structured, transparent programme — not open-ended counselling.

Comprehensive assessment

90-minute appointment: full audiometry, tinnitus pitch & loudness matching, validated questionnaires, and a detailed history.

Personalised formulation

You receive a written formulation explaining your tinnitus profile and the factors maintaining it — sleep, stress, hearing, lifestyle.

Therapeutic programme

Sound therapy, habituation strategies, counselling-based techniques and — where appropriate — hearing amplification.

Review & sustain

Structured follow-up at 6 weeks and 3 months, with validated outcome measures to track real-world progress.

Common questions

Tinnitus FAQ

Will my tinnitus ever go away?
For some people tinnitus resolves on its own. For most, the goal of management is not to silence the sound but to dramatically reduce the distress and intrusiveness — to the point where the tinnitus stops being noticed in daily life. This is achievable in the majority of cases.
Do I need a hearing aid?
If hearing loss is present — even mild — well-fitted hearing aids are one of the most effective interventions for tinnitus. They restore the auditory input the brain is missing, which often reduces tinnitus intensity. We will only recommend aids when the evidence supports it.
How long does the programme take?
A typical pathway is 4–6 appointments spread over 3 months, followed by a 6-month review. Some people need fewer sessions; complex cases may require more. We agree the plan with you at the formulation stage.
Do you treat children with tinnitus?
Yes. Dr Bardy has specific expertise in paediatric tinnitus, which presents differently from adult tinnitus and requires an age-appropriate assessment and counselling approach.
Do you offer hyperacusis assessment?
Yes. Hyperacusis (reduced sound tolerance) often co-exists with tinnitus and requires a specific assessment battery — including loudness discomfort levels — and a tailored desensitisation programme.

Take the first step.

Book your initial tinnitus assessment with Dr Bardy.

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