You don’t have to suffer with tinnitus
Living with tinnitus, hyperacusis, or misophonia can be incredibly challenging. It’s common for people to be told by doctors that there’s nothing that can be done – that they simply have to live with the condition. Experts at Medico Audiology Services say this isn’t the case.
They say that most of their patients experience significant improvement in as little as six sessions. Whether you're struggling with the constant ringing of tinnitus, sensitivity to sounds, or overwhelming reactions to certain noises, they can help.
Located in Bishopstown and Clonmel, they provide personalised audiology care for adults, children, and adolescents. Led by fully qualified audiologists, Olwyn Morris, MSc, and Kaitlyn Lepore, AuD, the clinic offers a holistic approach to treating sound-related conditions. They work closely with patients to understand their needs and create an effective treatment plan based on evidence and individual circumstances.
Tinnitus – the perception of sound when there is no external source – can range from mildly irritating to completely overwhelming. Hyperacusis (sound sensitivity) and misophonia (intense emotional reactions to specific sounds) can be equally distressing. Yet despite how disruptive they are, these conditions are often misunderstood or brushed aside.
For children and adolescents, we provide specialised care that takes into account their developmental needs; even providing outside referrals to other specialists when needed. Parents can feel confident that their children are receiving the highest quality care to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
One of the most effective treatments they offer for tinnitus and sound sensitivity is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT helps patients reframe negative thoughts and reactions to sounds, enabling them to reduce distress and improve coping mechanisms. This therapy is backed by strong research and has been shown to improve quality of life for many patients.
Most importantly, CBT can make a real difference in as few as six sessions, giving our patients the tools they need to manage their symptoms and get back to enjoying life.
In addition to CBT, they also offer hearing aids and micro suction for earwax removal, which can provide relief for many people with tinnitus.
If hearing loss is contributing to your tinnitus, hearing aids can help by amplifying environmental sounds and reducing the contrast between the internal noise of tinnitus and the external sounds you hear. Many patients report a significant reduction or elimination of their tinnitus symptoms once they have been fitted with the right hearing aids.
They offer a range of flexible therapy options including face-to-face sessions in the Bishopstown and Clonmel clinics, virtual appointments via video call for those living further afield or with limited availability, and even a self-guided online programme – ideal for those who may not feel ready for one-to-one support or are working within a budget.