Sharon Harris

Senior Audiologist

Sharon Harris qualified as an audiologist in 2007 and has worked in Kent since 2008. Before qualifying Sharon had a very varied career, always working with and caring for people, including in banking, beauty therapy and travel agency work.

“I believe in treating everyone I help as an individual, finding out what is important to them with their hearing needs, and then tailoring the best solution I can to help them find a better quality of life."

Bianca Leonel

Senior Audiologist

"The impact of hearing loss is enormous, not only regarding hearing, but also in socialising, language, cognition. The hearing solutions field is one of the most interesting for me and where I built on the most important part of my career."

Hannah Bergin

Senior Audiologist

Since joining Hearbase in March 2018, Hannah leads our clinic at The One Ashford and specialises in the vast range of private hearing aids from the world’s leading manufacturers. She offers counselling, support and expert advice for all of her patients.

"Not being able to hear, seriously impacts your quality of life, not to mention talking with friends, family and others. I recommend if you show any of these early signs, you should get it checked. If you are concerned about someone close to you who struggles to hear, speak to them about getting a free hearing test with Hearbase.  Why not join them to offer support if they need a little bit of encouragement."

Joana Carvalho

Senior Audiologist

After gaining her audiology degree in Porto, Joana worked in some of the major hospitals and hearing centres in Portugal. Working in diagnosis and rehabilitation with people of all ages, Joana tested hearing and fitted hearing aids from the world’s leading manufacturers. She was also part of a team who screened newborn babies for hearing loss.

While in Portugal Joana organised audiology sessions at primary and elementary schools, arranged hearing aid workshops and carried out hearing screening with children and adults.

She says: “Working for Hearbase is very gratifying. Ever since I started my audiology studies I had wanted to come and work in England. The best thing about my job is seeing the smiles and happiness of my patients when they can hear again.”

Sally French

Senior Audiologist

Sally joined Hearbase in November 1999. She is the senior audiologist at The Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury and is responsible for the private hearing aid service there. She is one of the longest-serving members of the clinical team and is involved in training and support and keeping the team up-to date with the latest developments in hearing aid technology.

"Each day brings a new set of challenges, whether it is a patient struggling to get used to hearing again or someone who did not realise that they were deaf. My role in helping these people gives me great satisfaction."

Fiona Idriss

Senior Audiologist

Fiona joined Hearbase in 2018. She has an extensive career in audiology, working for decades in the National Health Service.

She trained at The Institute of Laryngology and Otology and The Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital in London, working there in several specialities, including adult rehab, neuro-otology and paediatrics. Fiona has also worked as a research assistant.

Nicola Davis

Senior Audiologist

Nikki joined Hearbase in October 2012. She is responsible for the private hearing aid service at our Folkestone branch, one of our busiest locations.

She was originally employed in an adminitrative role at Hearbase but was supported by the company to undertake a two-year audiology degree at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. After graduating she became part of the clinical team and continues to develop her professional skills. Nikki has gained a reputation across the company for her caring and compassionate approach and high levels of patient satisfaction.

Clara Mesquita

Audiologist

Clara Mesquita began her audiology career in 2017 as an assistant audiologist. She progressed through her academic studies from a foundation degree to a Bachelor’s degree, which she completed in 2023 at Anglia Ruskin University. With her diverse professional experiences, Clara excels in conducting assessments, prescribing appropriate interventions, and providing supportive counselling to individuals with hearing loss.

"In the realm of audiology, every whispered conversation, every note of music, and every shared laugh embodies the profound journey of restoring the symphony of sound to those touched by hearing loss."

Ashleigh Bullen

Ear Care Technician

"Hearing is such an essential factor in everyday life and seeing individuals struggle with this really got me interested in helping with hearing loss. I was amazed to find out how many people were affected by ear wax alone."

Rachel Harrison

Ear Care Technician

“Looking for new skills, I studied the anatomy and physiology of the ear, and it was amazing how poor ear health can affect people’s social interacting and hearing loss. If I can play a part in someone’s life to help promote better hearing and give back a little of people’s social abilities then there can be no more job satisfaction than that.”