Tinnitus Clinic

Work absence and ability in people with tinnitus and hyperacusis
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
🎤 Patient Education Event
Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Work: What the Research Shows🗓 1st December 2025 | 🕖 7–8 PM (UK Time)👥 With Kaia Ringstad Andreassen & Guri Engernes Nielsen🎙 Hosted by Joanna Barker
How do tinnitus and hyperacusis affect people at work? Join us for an insightful session exploring new research from Norwegian hearing clinics, revealing that over 60% of adults with these conditions report reduced work ability—and hyperacusis plays a key role.
This talk highlights:

The impact of sound sensitivity on different jobs
Why hyperacusis matters more than we realise
Practical implications for workplace support

Free and open to all. Join us live for this important conversation.

1st International Seminar on Emotional and Sensory Experiences in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
2025-11-14
The aim of this seminar is to explore different aspects of emotional and sensory experiences in children with ASD ranging from problems in emotion identification and regulation ability to dysfunctional processing of sensory information from different systems in their body such as tactile, vestibular, proprioceptive, visual, auditory, gustatory, and olfactory. The focus of the seminar is to help the participants to better understand the needs of this population, learn about the technological, medical and therapeutic support available, and highlight the directions for future research and development.

This event is suitable for occupational therapists (OT), teachers, managers of health and educational services for children, general practitioners (GP), policy makers, relevant charities, social workers, psychologists, audiologists, paediatricians, any other interested health-and social-care professionals and parents of children with ASD. This seminar brings together studies of OT, mental health, neuroscience, audiology, neurology, and other areas. A wide range of presentations are planned which offer practical guide for improving your services for children with ASD.

Why is this song stuck in my head? The psychology of the earworm experience
2025-11-03 18:30 - 19:30
Dr Kelly Jakubowski talks about her research on the spontaneous mental recall and repetition of music in the ‘mind’s ear’, known as involuntary musical imagery or ‘earworms’, is a frequent and ubiquitous experience in the Western world. Despite its widespread prevalence, psychological enquiry into the mechanisms underlying the earworm experience is relatively recent. Over the past decade and a half, she and other researchers have begun to unpack the common triggers of earworm episodes and the contexts in which earworms most likely to occur, individual differences in personality, musical background, and cognitive styles that predict earworm frequency and reactions to earworms, and effective strategies for alleviating unwanted earworms. Dr Kelly Jakubowski’s research has also uncovered specific musical features that predict whether a song is likely to become an earworm, and how features of earworm songs impact our everyday moods and activities. Beyond the conception of earworms an “uninvited visitors” in our minds, recent research has also begun to reveal how earworms might play a functional role in our lives, providing new insights into how inner music interacts with other cognitive processes like memory, attention, and emotion.

Does tinnitus get louder after a nap?
2025-10-06 18:30 - 19:30
The guest speaker in our Patient Education Programme (PEP) planned for Monday 6th October 2025 at 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (UK time) is Dr Robin Guillard (PhD) from Université de Grenoble Alpes, France. He will be talking about his latest research on the interactions between tinnitus and sleep. Joanna Barker (Audiologist, Specialist in Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Misophonia Rehabilitation) will be hosting this PEP meeting.

Dr Robin Guillard will present results from recent research conducted by their team on interactions between tinnitus and sleep, covering how and why sometimes patients wake up with louder tinnitus than before sleep onset, and whether or not tinnitus manifests during dreams. There will be the chance to ask us any questions, so please join live to ask your questions!

This event is suitable for members of public who are interested to learn about tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia, patients, parents of children with hyperacusis or misophonia, students, Audiologists, Hearing therapists, Hearing aid dispensers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Otologists, Neurologists, Speech and language therapists, Occupational therapists, Nurses, Teachers of the deaf, social workers, General medicine, or other qualified health and social care disciplines.

2nd International Conference on Pharmacology & Gene Therapy for Tinnitus
2025-10-02 13:45 - 17:30
We are delighted to welcome you to the second edition of the International Conference on Pharmacology & Gene Therapy for Tinnitus, a virtual gathering hosted from the United Kingdom. This focused half-day event brings together world-leading researchers and emerging voices in the fields of auditory neuroscience, pharmacology, genetics, and translational therapy. Our programme explores cutting-edge advances in tinnitus and hyperacusis research—from objective biomarkers and cortical imaging to novel pharmacological approaches and animal models.

Sound Intolerance and Attention in Neurodivergent Populations
2025-09-09 10:00 - 11:00
The guest speaker in our Patient Education Programme (PEP) planned for Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 10:00 to 11:00 AM (UK time) is Dr. Patrick Dwyer who is a Research Fellow from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, School for Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia! He will be talking about his latest research about Sound Intolerance and Attention in Neurodivergent Populations. Joanna Barker (Audiologist, Specialist in Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Misophonia Rehabilitation) will be hosting this PEP meeting.

Although sensory differences in neurodivergent populations have often been described in relatively crude ways (as “hyperreactivity” versus “seeking,” for example), more recent research highlights the greater complexity of neurodivergent sensory experience. For example, this includes distinct phenotypes of sound intolerance such as misophonia and loudness intolerance/hyperacusis. However, these experiences remain poorly understood. One understudied factor that may be involved in such experiences is attention. With a primary focus on autism and a secondary focus on ADHD, this presentation will discuss commonly observed neurodivergent attention patterns such as hyper-focus, monotropism, and hypervigilance, and present data on how these may relate to experiences of sound intolerance as well as mental health challenges.

Noise Sensitivity or Hyperacusis? Comparing the Weinstein and Khalfa Questionnaires in a Community and a Clinical Sample
2025-08-18 18:30 - 19:30
Our guest speaker is Charlotte Bigras (M.P.A) who will be giving us a talk on “Noise Sensitivity or Hyperacusis? Comparing the Weinstein and Khalfa Questionnaires in a Community and a Clinical Sample”.

Joanna Barker (Audiologist, Specialist in Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Misophonia Rehabilitation) will be hosting this Patient Education online meeting. Our August meeting is planned for 18th August 2025 6:30 to 7:30 PM (UK time).

Charlotte will be sharing a presentation with us which examines how two tools, the Hyperacusis Questionnaire (HQ) and the Noise Sensitivity Scale (NSS), help us understand sound tolerance issues. By comparing their use in healthy adults and veterans, it reveals important insights into the overlap and differences between hyperacusis and noise sensitivity, shedding light on these often-misunderstood conditions.

There will be the chance to ask Charlotte any questions, so please join live to get her expert opinion on noise sensitivity and hyperacusis. This talk aims to empower people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their journey with these conditions. Are you taking CBT or planning to do so? This talk is for you!

This event is suitable for members of public who are interested to learn about tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia, patients, parents of children with hyperacusis or misophonia, students, Audiologists, Hearing therapists, Hearing aid dispensers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Otologists, Neurologists, Speech and language therapists, Occupational therapists, Nurses, Teachers of the deaf, social workers, General medicine, or other qualified health and social care disciplines.

Dissociable eﬀects of hyperacusis and misophonia severity imply diﬀerent mechanisms of decreased sound tolerance
2025-07-21 18:30 - 19:30
The guest speaker in our Patient Education Programme (PEP) planned for 21st July 2025 6:30 to 7:30 PM (UK time) is Dr Jamie Ward who is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Sussex. His research concerns the neurocognitive underpinnings of unusual sensory experiences with a long-standing expertise in synaesthesia, and a more recent research profile in atypical sensory sensitivities including misophonia. In addition to his research, he is well-known as an author of leading textbooks (Students Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience; Students Guide to Social Neuroscience). Joanna Barker (Audiologist, Specialist in Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Misophonia Rehabilitation) will be hosting this PEP meeting.

In this PEP episode, Professor Ward is going to discuss the superficial similarities between Misophonia and hyperacusis, which makes their diagnosis, treatment, and discovery of underlying mechanisms challenging. Although misophonia is defined as negative reactions to specific trigger sounds, formal testing suggests that a wide range of sounds are problematic to people with misophonia (albeit to different degrees). Jamie will be presenting evidence from a variety of methodologies – questionnaires, ratings of sounds, and brain imaging – that point to similarities and differences between these conditions. There will be the chance to ask us any questions, so please join live to ask your questions!

This event is suitable for members of public who are interested to learn about tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia, patients, parents of children with hyperacusis or misophonia, students, Audiologists, Hearing therapists, Hearing aid dispensers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Otologists, Neurologists, Speech and language therapists, Occupational therapists, Nurses, Teachers of the deaf, social workers, General medicine, or other qualified health and social care disciplines.

The Do’s and Don’ts for Tinnitus Patients
2025-06-30 18:30 - 19:30
Our guest speaker for this session is Professor Annick Gilles, head of the TINTRA (Tinnitus Treatment & Research Centre Antwerp) clinic for tinnitus, hyperacusis, and misophonia since 2018, and head of the Audiology Department at the University Hospital of Antwerp (UZA) since 2020.

Professor Gilles will present “Can I … ? The Do’s and Don’ts for Tinnitus Patients”. In her talk, she will address common questions such as:

Can I take a plane with my tinnitus?
Should I avoid caffeine?
Should I protect my hearing more now that I have tinnitus?
Can I engage in intensive sports?

Adapting to Sudden Hearing Loss and Finding Practical and Emotional Support for Moving Forward
2025-05-19 18:30 - 19:30
Our guest speaker in our May meeting on 19th May 2025 6:30 to 7:30 PM (UK time) is Carly Sygrove (Hearing Loss Coach) who will be giving us a talk on “Adapting to Sudden Hearing Loss and Finding Practical and Emotional Support for Moving Forward”. Joanna Barker (Audiologist, Specialist in Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Misophonia Rehabilitation) will be hosting this Patient Education online meeting. In this talk, Carly, hearing loss coach, advocate, and author, shares insights from her experience of sudden hearing loss and offers practical strategies and emotional support tools to help individuals navigate hearing and balance challenges. Drawing on her personal experience and professional expertise, Carly highlights the transformative power of coaching in empowering clients to overcome obstacles, achieve their goals, and improve their quality of life. She will also introduce her new book, Sudden Hearing Loss: Stories of Hope, Guidance, and Support, which aims to raise awareness of sudden hearing loss, its practical and emotional impacts, the importance of prompt treatment, and provide support, guidance, and hope to those affected.

There will be the chance to ask Carly any questions, so please join live to get her expert opinion on living with hearing loss. This talk aims to empower people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their journey with these conditions. Are you taking CBT or planning to do so? This talk is for you!

This event is suitable for members of public who are interested to learn about tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia, patients, parents of children with hyperacusis or misophonia, students, Audiologists, Hearing therapists, Hearing aid dispensers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Otologists, Neurologists, Speech and language therapists, Occupational therapists, Nurses, Teachers of the deaf, social workers, General medicine, or other qualified health and social care disciplines.

Tinnitus Research Initiative Conference
2025-05-15 08:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00 | Seoul Dragon City, Yongsan, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

From Ringing to Relief: Your Guide to Tinnitus Solutions
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:00
Our guest speaker is Dr Maria Morrison (Au.D) Doctor of Audiology who will be presenting “From Ringing to Relief: Your Guide to Tinnitus Solutions”. In this talk, Dr Morrison will be giving us more insight into what tinnitus is, why it is bothersome, and strategies people can use to reduce the impact.

Joanna Barker (Audiologist, Specialist in Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Misophonia Rehabilitation) will be hosting this Patient Education online meeting. Our April meeting for this series is planned for 28th April 2025 6:00 to 7:00 PM (UK time).

Additionally, we’ll discuss practical strategies for managing triggers and incorporating self-care practices to enhance resilience. There will be the chance to ask Dr Morrison any questions, so please join live to get her expert opinion on tinnitus. This talk aims to empower people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their journey with these conditions. Are you taking CBT or planning to do so? This talk is for you!

III World Tinnitus Congress and the XIV International Tinnitus Seminar
2025-04-13 08:00 - 2025-04-15 17:00 | World Hearing Center, Mokra 17 Street, Kajetany, 05-830 Nadarzyn, Poland
This Congress aims to bring together the experienced and up-and-coming scientists and clinicians to actively discuss the latest ideas, results and challenges.

Living Beyond Tinnitus: My Journey and How ACT and Neuroplasticity Can Help You Achieve Habituation
2025-03-31 18:30 - 19:30
Our guest speaker is Frieder Kühne (Founder of My Tinnitus Club) who will be giving us a talk on “Living Beyond Tinnitus: My Journey and How ACT and Neuroplasticity Can Help You Achieve Habituation”. In this talk, Frieder will discussing his journey with tinnitus and hearing loss and how this inspired him to found his coaching services, My Tinnitus Club and other resources to help those struggling with tinnitus. He will be sharing with us how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Neuroplasticity aim to enable relief for those with tinnitus.

Joanna Barker (Audiologist, Specialist in Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Misophonia Rehabilitation) will be hosting this Patient Education online meeting. Our March meeting is planned for 31st March 2025 6:30 to 7:30 PM (UK time).

Additionally, we’ll discuss practical strategies for managing triggers and incorporating self-care practices to enhance resilience. This talk aims to empower people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their journey with these conditions. Are you taking CBT or planning to do so? This talk is for you!

Hybrid Tinnitus Masterclass
2025-03-10 09:00 - 2025-03-12 17:00 | Birkbeck college, Malet St, London, WC1E 7HX, United Kingdom
This is a hybrid training course for qualified healthcare professionals. It starts with 3 days face-to-face lectures on 10-12 March 2025 at Birkbeck college, University of London, followed by 12-month online training course and clinical supervision. Course duration is 12 months.

More Than Covering Ears: Recent Advances in Assessing and Addressing Decreased Sound Tolerance in Children with Autism
2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
Dr Tana Carson (PhD, OT) and Dr Angela Medina (PhD, CCC-SLP) are going to be sharing with us their presentation ‘More Than Covering Ears: Recent Advances in Assessing and Addressing Decreased Sound Tolerance in Children with Autism’.

How to support children with Noise Sensitivity?
2025-01-20 18:30 - 19:30
Joanna Barker (Audiologist, Specialist in Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Misophonia Rehabilitation) will be hosting this Patient Education online meeting. The first meeting in the new year is planned for 20th January 2025 6:30 to 7:30 PM (UK time). Our guest speaker is Emani Dotch (4th-year Ph.D. Candidate, NSF GRFP Fellow, UC-HBCU Fellow, and Ceres Scholar in the Department of Informatics at UC Irvine) who will talk about “Accessibility Through Awareness of Noise Sensitivity Experiences”. In this talk Emani will be discussing with us the background on noise sensitivity as experienced by neurodivergent populations, current research practices for supporting within the field of Human-Computer Interaction, and a review of her work exploring technology design to support noise sensitivity awareness. There will be the chance to ask Emani any questions, so please join live to get her expert opinion on noise sensitivity. This talk aims to empower people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their journey with these conditions. Are you taking CBT or planning to do so? This talk is for you!

Unlocking Access: Overcoming Obstacles to Engagement in Mental Health Services
2024-12-16 18:30 - 19:30
Joanna Barker (Audiologist, Specialist in Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Misophonia Rehabilitation) will be hosting this Patient Education online meeting. The fourth meeting in the series is planned for 16th December 2024 6:30 to 7:30 PM (UK time). We welcome back Irini Laura Verbist (Research Psychologist) who will talk about ‘Unlocking Access: Overcoming Obstacles to Engagement in Mental Health Services’. In this presentation, Irini will share insights from her research on the barriers that hinder access and engagement with psychological therapies. Drawing upon her work, she will explore factors such as societal stigma, cultural misconceptions, accessibility issues, and personal apprehensions that prevent individuals from seeking and continuing mental health treatment. By examining these obstacles, we aim to deepen our understanding of the challenges faced by those in need of psychological support. This discussion will open the floor to potential ideas and collaborative thinking on how we might address these barriers to improve mental health outcomes within our communities.

BAA Annual Conference 2024
2024-11-21 08:00 - 2024-11-22 17:00 | Telford International Centre, International Way, TF3 4JH, United Kingdom
BAA Annual Conference 2024 on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd November at Telford International Centre.

Exploring the Intersection of Birth Trauma and Hyperacusis Through Artistic Expression
2024-10-28 18:30 - 19:30 | https://www.youtube.com/live/nMpUbJPGz3Y?si=NEUiLqY14mMekgzz
