tinnitus & hyperacusis Therapy Programme
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Address tinnitus, hyperacusis, and misophonia challenges effectively with our personalized, flexible, and impactful therapy sessions available across London and the UK. Our services, including tinnitus retraining therapy in London and hyperacusis therapy in the UK, are designed to be both accessible and adaptable. For the majority of individuals, an initial evaluation followed by 14 tailored sessions will significantly alleviate symptoms. However, depending on the severity of the condition, treatment may vary—ranging from six sessions for moderate issues to up to 30 sessions for more severe cases.
Our therapy aims to foster new perspectives on tinnitus and specific noises associated with hyperacusis and misophonia, thereby reducing emotional distress and allowing these perceptions to fade into the background. Therapy sessions involve:
- Exploring links between tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia-related distress, and hearing loss.
- Assessing connections between tinnitus/hyperacusis/misophonia-related distress and anxiety disorders.
- Providing in-depth information on the root causes of tinnitus/hyperacusis/misophonia-related distress and alleviation methods.
Patients undergo behavioral experiments, maintain diaries of tinnitus-related emotions, and receive detailed treatment progress reports with personalized recommendations. Post-treatment benefits include:
- Increased self-confidence and reduced bother from tinnitus, hyperacusis, or misophonia.
- Enhanced support and understanding of tinnitus, hyperacusis, and misophonia development.
- Improved communication skills and coping abilities in challenging environments.
- Effective ear protection strategies and increased self-assurance in managing symptoms independently.
Our tinnitus team’s evaluation of over 2,500 patients revealed significant reductions in tinnitus loudness, handicap, sleeplessness, and hyperacusis handicap. Furthermore, significant improvements were observed in anxiety and depression symptoms associated with tinnitus. Patients with abnormal scores on psychological questionnaires were referred for further assessments and treatments.
While audiologist-administered CBT significantly improved self-reported measures of tinnitus, hyperacusis handicap, and sleeplessness, it is crucial to note that symptoms of OCD and panic disorders may require specialized interventions from mental health professionals.
These studies found that audiologist-administered CBT improved self-reported indices of tinnitus, hyperacusis handicap, and sleeplessness significantly.
Effective Tinnitus Management with Expert CBT Therapy
Session 1: Understanding Tinnitus and CBT
Introduction to tinnitus and its psychological impact.
Overview of the CBT framework and its role in tinnitus management.
Session 2: Mapping the Tinnitus Cycle
Identifying how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors exacerbate tinnitus distress.
Creating a personalized map of your tinnitus triggers and coping patterns.
Session 3: Psychoeducation and Awareness
Understanding the science of tinnitus and its interaction with brain processes.
Learning the principles of attention, habituation, and emotional regulation.
Session 4: Setting Goals and Enhancing Motivation
Establishing clear, actionable goals to address tinnitus challenges.
Techniques for maintaining motivation and focus during therapy.
Session 5: Identifying and Reframing Negative Thoughts
Recognizing negative or automatic thought patterns linked to tinnitus.
Practical exercises to challenge and replace unhelpful thoughts.
Session 6: Behavioral Strategies for Tinnitus Management
Identifying and managing avoidance behaviors that worsen tinnitus distress.
Introducing the SEL technique: Stop Avoidance, Exposure, and Learn from it.
Session 7: Emotional Regulation and Relaxation Techniques
Managing emotional responses like anxiety or frustration caused by tinnitus.
Learning relaxation and mindfulness practices for stress reduction.
Session 8: Cognitive Restructuring for Core Beliefs
Identifying deeper beliefs about tinnitus and their impact on distress.
Techniques to challenge and replace maladaptive beliefs with constructive ones.
Session 9: Integrating CBT into Everyday Life
Applying CBT techniques to daily life for sustained improvements.
Developing habits that support long-term emotional and psychological resilience.
Session 10: Review and Long-Term Strategy
Reflecting on the progress made during therapy.
Creating a personalized long-term plan for managing tinnitus effectively.