TinnitusManagement
Personalised strategies for living well with tinnitus.
Book an appointment
Tinnitus — the perception of sound with no external source — affects around 10% of the adult population. While there is currently no universal cure, the impact tinnitus has on daily life can be dramatically reduced with the right support, sound therapy, and evidence-based counselling.
~10%
of adults are affected by tinnitus
Understanding your tinnitus
No two people experience tinnitus in the same way. Some hear a high-pitched ringing; others a hiss, a buzz, a roar, or a pulsing. For some it is intermittent and manageable; for others it is constant and significantly affects sleep, concentration, and emotional wellbeing.
The first step is a full audiological and tinnitus assessment to understand the characteristics of your tinnitus — its pitch, loudness, and how much it intrudes on your daily life. This assessment also identifies whether there is an underlying hearing loss, which is present in the majority of tinnitus cases.
Treatment approaches we use
Sound therapy uses carefully calibrated background sound to reduce the contrast between the tinnitus and silence — making the tinnitus less noticeable. This can be delivered through hearing aids with built-in masking programmes, dedicated tinnitus maskers, or guided sound therapy apps.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-based counselling addresses the emotional and psychological response to tinnitus. Research shows that it is one of the most effective long-term interventions, helping patients change how they think about and react to their tinnitus. We use a structured counselling approach adapted from established tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) protocols.
What to expect
- 1
Tinnitus & hearing assessment
Full audiogram plus tinnitus matching (pitch and loudness) and a validated questionnaire to measure impact on quality of life.
- 2
Education & demystification
Understanding what tinnitus is — and what it is not — is often the most important first step toward habituation.
- 3
Personalised management plan
A tailored combination of sound therapy, counselling, sleep strategies, and lifestyle guidance.
- 4
Follow-up sessions
Regular review appointments to adjust the plan and monitor progress over time.
What's included
- Comprehensive tinnitus and hearing assessment
- CBT-based counselling approach
- Sound therapy and masking programmes
- Sleep and concentration strategies
- Support for tinnitus-related anxiety and stress
- Ongoing management — not a one-off appointment
Common questions
Can tinnitus be cured?
There is currently no universal cure for tinnitus. However, for the vast majority of people, the intrusion of tinnitus into daily life can be significantly reduced through the right combination of sound therapy, counselling, and lifestyle adjustments. Many patients reach a point where they are largely unaware of their tinnitus for most of the day.
Is my tinnitus related to hearing loss?
In most cases, yes. Tinnitus and hearing loss frequently occur together, though they are not the same thing. A full audiological assessment will determine whether hearing loss is present, and treating hearing loss with hearing aids often also reduces the perception of tinnitus.
How long does treatment take?
Habituation — the process by which the brain learns to filter out the tinnitus signal — typically takes several months. We work with you over this period with regular reviews, adjusting the approach as needed. There is no quick fix, but consistent progress is achievable for most people.
Ready to take the next step?
Book an appointment at our Skerries or Malahide clinic — or ask us about a home visit.