About Duncan Hann
I’m a Senior Clinical Audiologist with over 25 years’ experience helping adults and children reduce the loudness, intrusiveness, and distress of tinnitus and sound sensitivity. I also have lived experience. I used to suffer from tinnitus from playing music professionally. It has led me to do this work. I know how impactful these conditions can feel, and how transformative the right guidance can be.
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My approach is steady, grounded, and realistic: understand the mechanisms, reduce confusion, support the nervous system, and create clear steps forward.
At a glance
– Senior Clinical Audiologist (MNZAS)
– Master of Audiology (thesis in tinnitus management), Bachelor of Science
– 25+ years’ clinical experience across adult & paediatric audiology
– Guest Lecturer — University of Canterbury
– Ongoing research involvement in tinnitus and sound-sensitivity
– Published research in tinnitus management
– Musician who used to suffer from tinnitus
– Experience across public sector audiology, private practice & interdisciplinary teams
Research involvement
I continue to be involved in tinnitus-related research and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on practical, real-world rehabilitation strategies based on clinical best practice. Keeping up with contemporary tinnitus neuroscience and clinical evidence helps me translate evolving knowledge into everyday clinical care.
Teaching & media
I lecture on tinnitus and sound sensitivity within the University of Canterbury’s Master of Audiology programme and contribute to conferences, radio interviews, public talks, and professional education around auditory-related distress and recovery.
My aim is to offer clear explanations, practical direction, and steady support, so you can reduce the loudness and annoyance of what you’re experiencing, and feel more at ease in your day-to-day life.