New website: https://hashirtinnitusclinic.com/ 

This is the private clinic of Dr. Hashir Aazh BSc, MSc, PhD at Guildford. Hashir is an audiologist and specialist in tinnitus & hyperacusis rehabilitation. His clinical work focuses on providing assessment and specialist therapeutic interventions for children and adults experiencing tinnitus and hyperacusis. To learn more about Hashir’s research and clinical experience click here.

What is tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the sensation of sound in the ears or head without actual acoustic stimulation.  To read more click here.

What is hyperacusis?

Hyperacusis is a term that is used to describe intolerance to everyday sounds that causes significant distress and impairment in social, occupational, recreational, and other day-to-day activities. The sounds may be perceived as uncomfortably loud, unpleasant, frightening, or painful. To read more click here. 

What about tinnitus and hyperacusis in children?

A recent study suggests that prevalence of tinnitus in children is ranged from 6% to 40%. The prevalence of hyperacusis in children is between 3% and 20%. To read more click here.

What treatment is available?

There is no proven “cure” for tinnitus and hyperacusis. However, people often benefit from the therapy and cope well with their symptoms. A recent study conducted in NHS in collaboration with scientists in the University of Surrey and University of Cambridge suggests that from the patients’ perspectives, a therapy programme based on the principles of counselling and cognitive therapy focused on tinnitus and hyperacusis rehabilitation was the most effective treatment in helping them to manage their tinnitus and hyperacusis. To read more click here.

To book an appointment email hashir.aazh@guildfordtinnitus.co.uk

Your first appointment typically involves an initial assessment of the severity of your symptoms, counselling and discussing a rehabilitative therapy programme that suits you.

Appointments are typically 60 minutes and offered either face-to-face in our Guildford clinic or via Skype.     

Our Fee:

£260 (Initial assessment)

£180 (Follow up treatment sessions)

For many people the initial assessment with1-3 follow therapy sessions may be enough to help them overcome the problems caused by their tinnitus or hyperacusis.

For people experiencing severe tinnitus or hyperacusis, treatment may take between 6 to 12 sessions. Sessions are typically 60 minutes and offered either face-to-face in our Guildford clinic or via Skype.     

Tinnitus

 “My tinnitus was very loud and it used to affect on my concentration, hearing and sleep. After the therapy, although I still hear it but it doesn’t bother me anymore and has no effect on my concentration, hearing or sleep. I feel that I cope very well with my tinnitus and do not notice it most of the time. Tinnitus was ruining my life but now I feel healthy and have a very good quality of life. ”

“I would sum up my experience of attending the clinic as 100% positive.”

Hyperacusis

 “I was not able to go out without using my ear protection. Even a simple journey to my local Tesco was a torture as the loud noises were penetrating into my skull! Noises of tires of my car on the road surface were unbearable and made me feel dizzy. After the therapy, I no longer have an adverse reaction to noise. I no longer use my earplugs. I feel much happier and more confident in my daily activities.”        

Hearing loss combined with hyperacusis

“I didn’t understand how I could have hearing loss but not like loud noises! My poor husband didn’t know whether to shout, whisper or just settle for hand signals. I felt quite sad! After treatment of my hyperacusis, I can now use my hearing aids effectively. I no longer feel isolated from my friends and family when we all get together. I feel so much happier.”