Astrid Harms
Conference Topic
Reframing Tinnitus For Better Client Outcomes
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“There is nothing we can do. You’ll have to live with it.” These outdated beliefs about tinnitus that are still shared by many doctors and peers may be harmful and keep clients from becoming better. True, “the cure” has not been found yet. And it likely never will. Tinnitus can be both a condition in itself, but also a symptom of underlying issues with over 200 causes and triggers. That is why drugs and devices are limited.
Over decades of research, hypnosis has shown to significantly improve of quality of life by reducing the distress around the noise and refocusing attention. But there is much more we can do.
A deep dive into the newest research on tinnitus, hearing, neuroscience, hypnosis, psychology and various mind-body fields – shows the real impact hypnosis can have on tinnitus. You will learn how you can utilize scientific discoveries to help clients influence the psychological and physical factors they are dealing with, and know when to refer on, wait or collaborate. That way, we can help them achieve much better, lasting outcomes than before.
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Bio
Astrid Harms is a hypnotherapist and coach at soulessense.co, based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, working with clients globally through online sessions. She specializes in evidence-based mind-body approaches, with a strong focus on tinnitus, chronic conditions, and persistent stress-related symptoms. Her work centers on helping clients understand and influence the underlying cognitive and neurological processes that contribute to their experience.
With a professional background in TV and media and a degree in technical communication, Astrid brings a rigorous research-driven perspective to her practice. She is skilled at synthesizing findings from neuroscience, cognitive science, epigenetics, and mind-body disciplines into structured, accessible interventions. Her approach combines hypnotherapy with education, enabling clients to engage actively in their own change process.
Astrid’s current focus is on applying hypnotherapy in a targeted, evidence-informed way to reduce the impact of tinnitus and other chronic symptoms. She works with individuals who have often tried multiple approaches without success, offering a framework that emphasizes clarity, self-regulation, and measurable progress. Through this integration of science and practice, she supports clients in achieving meaningful and sustainable improvements in their well-being.