The actual problem with Tinnitus is not the Tinnitus, but you’re response to it.

When tinnitus is noticed, especially during stress or quiet moments, the brain may interpret it as a threat. This triggers anxiety and increased attention to the sound — making tinnitus feel louder, more intrusive, and harder to ignore.

The Tinnitus Anxiety Cycle

You notice the sound
Worrying thoughts appear (“What if this never stops?”)
Anxiety and tension increase
You check and listen for the sound more
You resist the sound (avoidance or control)
Tinnitus feels louder and more overwhelming

How CBT Helps?

CBT helps break this cycle by calming the nervous system, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, and reducing the brain’s focus on tinnitus. Over time, the brain can habituate — meaning tinnitus becomes less noticeable and less emotionally distressing.

Anyone can habituate to their Tinnitus, no matter the type of sound or volume.

The hope of CBT & Habituation

My Story with Tinnitus

I have specialized in the treatment of Tinnitus as a qualified CBT therapist, following my own experience of extreme anxiety, depression and hopelessness for the future following the onset of Tinnitus in 2021.

Watch my story to learn about my struggle with Tinnitus, what Habituation is and how CBT supported me to return to my normal life, where I rarely even notice my Tinnitus!

What is the Tinnitus Recovery Program?

The Tinnitus recovery program is an online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy coaching program, which guides you through each step of evidenced based CBT, to support you to reduce anxiety and obtain a high level of habituation to your Tinnitus.

Cognitive Skills

Learn to identify, challenge, and replace unhelpful tinnitus-related thoughts. Reduce the brain’s threat response by changing the meaning you give to tinnitus.

Mindfulness

Reduce the brain’s threat response by changing the meaning you give to tinnitus. Develop deep relaxation practices to calm the nervous system.

Changing Behaviours

Change common behaviours that unintentionally keep tinnitus feeling threatening. Gradually drop avoidance and checking behaviours linked to tinnitus.

Acceptance

Reduce the brain’s alarm response by letting tinnitus be present without resistance. Practice responding to tinnitus with openness rather than control or avoidance.

Gradual Exposure

Face feared tinnitus situations so the brain can learn the sound is not a threat. Build confidence by gradually confronting tinnitus-related fears and responses.

Sound Enrichment

Support habituation by reducing the brain’s focus on tinnitus through sound. Learn how to use sound confidently to feel less controlled by tinnitus.

Stages of Habituation?

The Tinnitus Recovery program supports you to move through the 4 stages of Tinnitus habituation.

How to access support

Individual Support for Tinnitus Distress

No obligation, no limit to sessions, just 1:1 psychotherapy sessions focused on reducing tinnitus-related distress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties.

These sessions are ideal if you want to learn more about the road to Habituation and learn practical strategies for exactly where you’re at right now, without committing to a full program.

Cost: CAD $200per hour.

12-Week Tinnitus Therapy Program

A structured 12-week 1:1 psychotherapy program designed to help you break the tinnitus anxiety cycle, reduce distress, and support long-term habituation. This option offers consistent support, skill-building, and continuity of care—and is available at a reduced cost for clients ready to commit to a comprehensive approach.

Cost: CAD $2200 for 12 weeks (1 week free).

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