Vincent Howard is the Co-Founder of Hearology. An expert in aural microsuction (including paediatric ear cleaning), hearing and balance, diagnostic hearing assessments and hearing aid technology.

Vincent has experience of working in both NHS and private audiology settings. He ran Amplifon’s flagship store in High Street Kensington before co-founding Hearology.

Vincent contracted tinnitus from standing too close to the speakers at a Motörhead concert as a teenager. His search for a solution to the ringing sound in his head led him to his career in audiology. Vincent’s many five-star reviews across Hearology’s platforms show he has found his true calling!

Bridget McCubbin is a Senior ENT Nurse Practitioner. She maintains her registration with both the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Royal College of Nursing. She has a BSc (Hons) in Professional Practice in Nursing, an ENB Higher Award and an ENB certificate in ENT Nursing.

Bridget has over 26 impressive years of extended ENT experience. This includes managing an ENT operating theatre and an ENT pre-operative assessment clinic. As well as significant time doing important work in acute ENT care and an NHS urgent referral clinic.

Bridget has worked at Hearology since 2017 and has recently added prescribing for ear infections to her extensive repertoire. Bridget is a highly skilled and caring practitioner and nowhere is this more apparent than in her paediatric work.

Bridget also speaks Igbo (Nigerian).

Bernadette Wilson-Bristol holds an Honours in Nursing and ENT, and has 25 years of extended ENT experience.

Bernadette holds registration with both the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Royal College of Nursing. She worked as a Sister ENT Practitioner at the Royal National Throat, Nose, and Ear Hospital’s outreach service. Her role covered Edgware Community and Finchley Memorial Hospitals.

Sister Bernadette is also a vastly experienced aural microsuction trainer and an expert in paediatric ear care. She has been with us since 2016 and we are fortunate to have her here with us at Hearology.

Michael Field is an Audiologist and Tinnitus Lay Counsellor. His international career spans 36 years and includes expert experience in speech pathology, hearing aid dispensing, and aural microsuction.

Michael found his vocation as an Audiologist through personal experiences with hearing loss in his family. His father became deaf because of his service with the 10th Royal Hussars Tank Regiment. His daughter also experienced hearing loss after a mastoidectomy, inspiring Michael to pursue a career as an Audiologist.

Michael has been with Hearology since 2015 and is now a Director of the company. He is a resident of Forest Row in East Sussex and established our shop clinic there. You will not meet a kinder, more generous person.

Michael also speaks German.

Clarissa Purdy is a versatile, attentive Audiologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council who specialises in diagnostic hearing assessments, hearing aid dispensing and aural microsuction.

Prior to joining Hearology, she worked in both private practice and the NHS. Clarissa is always passionate about having meaningful patient interactions and applies a holistic approach when deciding which hearing aid is best suited to a patient’s lifestyle.

Kristina Pinterova is an ENT Nurse Practitioner with 23 years of experience in ENT nursing.

Kristina is a registered member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and has earned a Nursing Diploma.

Kristina joined the Royal National ENT Hospital in London in 2008. She developed her aural microsuction specialism working in the ENT Outpatients department here. Kristina has worked at Hearology since 2019 and her skillset extends to paediatric care.

Kristina also speaks Hungarian and Slovak.

Eva Opitz is an Audiologist and holds a Master of Science in Advanced Audiology. She specialises in diagnostic hearing assessments, hearing aid dispensing and microsuction.

Prior to joining Hearology, Eva has worked in multiple NHS departments and more recently in a private audiovestibular practice. She has built her skills and knowledge in adult rehabilitation as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Eva’s attentive and honest style makes her an ideal expert and companion for your audiological journey.

Eva also speaks French.

With 37 years of audiology experience, Stephen Archer actively leverages his expertise and maintains his professional registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists.

Stephen originally qualified from the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital. He worked in several advanced clinical departments, including diagnostic audiology in the ENT Outpatients department.

Stephen’s caring approach and friendly manner are evident from his many five-star reviews!

Irene Wong is an Academy of Healthcare Science and a Clinical Audiologist. She studied Linguistics and Psychology for her BA. She then completed an MSc in Audiological Science with Clinical Practice at University College London (UCL). She currently specialises in adult diagnostic hearing assessment, hearing rehabilitation, and aural microsuction.

Irene has trained clinically and has extensive experience. She has worked at NHS Trusts like St. George’s Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, and the Royal London Hospital. During this time, she gained extensive knowledge and experience with both adult and paediatric cases.

Irene developed tinnitus in both ears as a child. Over time, she noticed how noise exposure and different life events affected her condition. She learned piano at a young age and her passion for instrumental and classical music remains.

She connects with her clients as a clinical professional. But also as an active listener and as someone who personally understands the importance of healthy hearing.

Irene also speaks Cantonese and Mandarin.

Harry Davidson is a highly skilled aural microsuction practitioner and is also Hearology’s lead balance and vestibular specialist.

Harry is a highly qualified professional in the field of audiology. He holds active registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists. Harry has a BSc in Pharmacology and an MSc in Audiology. Additionally, he has earned the prestigious Certificate of Audiological Competence, demonstrating his expertise and dedication to the profession.

This degree allows him to work across all areas of audiology, including vestibular assessment and rehabilitation. Harry has since helped to rehabilitate countless patients with a variety of complex hearing and balance problems.

Harry has worked at Hearology since 2018 and he also speaks French.

Aida is a Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists-registered Clinical Audiologist and Hearing Therapist. She has a Bachelor’s in Audiology and Speech and Language Pathology from Manipal University (Karnataka, India). She is now studying for a Master’s in Advanced Audiology at UCL.

Aida’s many specialisms include aural microsuction, adult diagnostic hearing assessment, adult hearing rehabilitation, tinnitus assessment and rehabilitation and auditory processing disorder rehabilitation.

Aida has worked in a variety of NHS and private healthcare settings. These include Charing Cross and St. George’s University Hospitals and has extensive knowledge and experience with complex cases.

Aida also speaks Hindi and Konkani.

Kaye Stiemer is a Clinical Audiologist with a BCommPath Audiology (Hons). She specialises in adult diagnostic hearing assessments and hearing aid dispensing.

Kaye has a number of years of experience in both the public and private sectors. She has an extensive understanding of the hearing rehabilitation process from experience gained in both rehabilitation and psychiatric hospital departments. She has also worked in rural clinics and schools in her native South Africa, environments. Being with limited resources, she strived to provide the best outcome for her patients despite challenging conditions.

Kaye is friendly, empathetic, and grateful for the opportunity to improve her client’s quality of life. Every day, she helps them connect more deeply with the world and the people around them.

Micaela Stonestreet is a Clinical Audiologist and she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She has expertise in aural microsuction, diagnostic hearing assessments, hearing aid technology and tinnitus management.

Micaela has experience in diagnostic audiology and tinnitus management. She has previously worked as a Speech Pathologist and Audiologist at Uitenhage Provincial Hospital in South Africa. Micaela has also worked as a clinical Audiologist in a tinnitus specialist private practice in Johannesburg.

Micaela is committed to delivering patient-centered care, with a holistic approach to communication, hearing, and tinnitus management. Her compassionate and patient nature ensures that her clients feel comfortable and at ease throughout their visits. This is especially important for her tinnitus clients.