Tinnitus Care & Managment

Audiololgy Services North Vancouver

Evidence-Based • Personalized • Science-Driven Care

Tinnitus often described as ringing, buzzing, or humming in the ears is a common condition that can significantly affect sleep, concentration, and overall quality of life. Because tinnitus can arise from many different causes, the most effective care begins with a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment.

Although many people describe it as “ringing,” tinnitus can also sound like:

• Hissing or static

• Buzzing or electrical noise

• Crickets or chirping

• A high-pitched tone

• Whooshing or pulsing

• Even music, in rare cases

Tinnitus can change from day to day — sometimes quieter, sometimes louder, sometimes intermittent. These fluctuations are extremely common.

Most people’s brains eventually learn to filter out the sound. But for others, tinnitus may interfere with sleep, focus, work, relationships, or emotional well-being.

All types of tinnitus can be managed — even if the sound does not go away entirely.

How Tinnitus Affects Your Life

Our Approach to Tinnitus Assessment

We use the latest research-supported tools to understand the source and nature of your tinnitus. This includes:

• A complete diagnostic hearing evaluation
  
• Middle and inner ear function testing
  
• Assessment of sound tolerance (hyperacusis)
  
• Evaluation of contributing medical, psychological, and lifestyle factors

This thorough approach allows us to identify what may be driving your tinnitus and to create a management plan tailored specifically to you.

Multifaceted, Evidence-Based Management

There is no single “cure” for tinnitus, but research shows that symptoms can be significantly reduced with the right combination of scientifically supported strategies. Our management programs integrate:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Techniques

CBT is the most extensively researched and effective approach for reducing tinnitus distress. We guide patients in understanding how thoughts, emotions, and reactions shape the tinnitus experience—and how to retrain these responses for relief.

Mindfulness-Based Strategies

Mindfulness helps calm the nervous system, reduce emotional reactivity, and improve control over tinnitus-related stress. These techniques are incorporated into our sessions and personalized for daily use.

Sound Therapy and Sound Enrichment

Using sound generators, relaxing soundscapes, and customized noise options, we help reduce contrast between tinnitus and silence, making symptoms less noticeable and easier to manage.

Digital Tools and Well-Researched Apps

Evidence-based applications such as Oto, and other clinically supported platforms can strengthen your management plan. These tools offer CBT exercises, guided relaxation, sound therapy, and progress tracking—allowing you to continue care at home between appointments.