Specialist care for tinnitus and sound sensitivity

Comprehensive assessment. Clear answers. A plan that makes sense.

Evidence-based audiology for tinnitus, hyperacusis and complex hearing concerns. We take the time to understand what is happening, investigate properly and explain what your results mean.

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Audiology Australia Internship Award, 2022
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Independent Audiologists Australia, Community Champion Award, 2025
Audiology Australia, Best Clinical Poster Award, National Conference, 2025
Audiologist of the Year Finalist, 2026 — Allied Health Awards
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Does this sound familiar?

You are not imagining it.

Tinnitus and sound sensitivity can be difficult to understand, particularly when previous testing has not given you clear answers.

  • Ringing, buzzing, hissing or roaring in your ears
  • Sounds that come and go — or never seem to stop
  • Trouble sleeping or concentrating
  • Everyday sounds that feel unusually loud or uncomfortable
  • You were told your hearing is “normal” but you still struggle

There may be more to investigate.

Illustration showing the anatomy of the human ear
Source: NIH/NIDCD

Tinnitus may be influenced by:

01
Hearing changes or noise exposure Changes within the auditory system may contribute to the tinnitus signal.
02
Stress, sleep and nervous-system response These can influence how noticeable or intrusive tinnitus becomes.
03
Sound sensitivity and somatic factors Decreased sound tolerance, jaw or neck factors may be relevant for some people.
04
Medical or otological factors Some presentations require further medical investigation.

Specialist assessments. Personalised care.

Start with the right assessment

We go beyond a standard hearing screen to understand your symptoms, hearing and individual needs.

Our approach

Understand. Investigate. Prioritise. Manage.

No two tinnitus management plans are the same, because no two patients’ tinnitus is the same.

During your assessment, we look at what may be contributing to, exacerbating or maintaining your tinnitus. Once we understand those factors, we can work out what needs attention first and whether further treatment is needed at all.

1
Understand

We take time to understand your tinnitus, hearing, sound tolerance, history and how your symptoms are affecting you.

2
Investigate

We look for factors that may be contributing to, exacerbating or maintaining your tinnitus.

3
Prioritise

Once we understand the contributing factors, we decide what needs to be addressed first. If underlying sound sensitivity is present, that becomes the priority.

4
Manage

From there, we build a personalised management plan and introduce strategies in the right order for your presentation.

Specialist audiology

Meet Laura

Laura Drexler is an audiologist with a particular clinical focus on tinnitus, hyperacusis and complex hearing concerns.

Adelaide Tinnitus Clinic was created to provide the time, diagnostic depth and individualised management these presentations often require.

Meet Laura →

Trusted by referrers

Specialist care that works alongside your existing team

We accept referrals from audiologists, GPs, ENT specialists and other healthcare professionals for tinnitus and sound-sensitivity assessment.

You do not need to transfer your routine hearing care to access specialist tinnitus services with us.

Funding & access

Multiple pathways to care

Hearing Services Program DVA services Medicare-eligible diagnostic services Private health rebates where applicable
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Learn. Understand. Take control.

Evidence-based information without the overwhelm

Evidence-based care in a noisy online world

There is no shortage of tinnitus advice online — from social media claims and unqualified influencers to products promising a quick fix.

At Adelaide Tinnitus Clinic, recommendations are based on clinical research, specialist training and your individual presentation.

Tinnitus management should be based on understanding what may be contributing to, exacerbating or maintaining your symptoms, then choosing strategies that are appropriate for you.

Specialist tinnitus care means more than simply listing “tinnitus” as a service.

Laura has undertaken additional postgraduate and tinnitus-specific training in assessment and rehabilitation, including Tinnitus Retraining Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and is currently completing her Doctor of Audiology through A.T. Still University.

You can expect clear explanations, realistic expectations and recommendations grounded in evidence — not sales claims.

Explore practical resources to better understand tinnitus, sound sensitivity and hearing.

Yes, something can be done.

For many people, the initial assessment and personalised management plan are enough to give them clarity, practical strategies and a way forward.

If you need more support, we’re here for that too — with follow-up care and treatment tailored to your individual needs.