What is Counselling and Psychological support?

Counselling and Psychological support can refer to any type of talking therapy. It should be delivered by a trained practitioner who may be working in audiology or tinnitus clinics. Counselling and Psychological support for tinnitus are usually offered to people who are experiencing distress and difficulty associated with tinnitus over a few sessions. It aims to support people by allowing them to talk through their thoughts and feelings about tinnitus.

Why does Counselling and Psychological support work?

Counselling and Psychological support can help someone feeling isolated by tinnitus to cope, especially if they are unable to talk about it with friends or family. Since tinnitus is often made worse by stressful life events, counselling and psychological support can offer people additional help.