A space to remember Integrate Place 2009-2013

Images that capture the feel of the website and words that document how visionary this transdisciplinary, trauma-informed clinic was….

A gallery of images documenting the history of Integrate Place - a transdisciplinary clinic in Brisbane where Dr Johanna Lynch and the team there pioneered whole person approaches to distress.

Testimonials gathered when the clinic closed came from patients, clinicians, and local community members:

“I think Integrate Place was setup with a wonderful notion and powerful contribution in holding those people who often slip through the cracks. By definition those people are not catered for by the mainstrea and are not funded by mainstream sources, and need support not always funded by the mainstream.” John

“It is so horrid that such a visionary model has proven unsustainable but there is reality” Dr Cathy Kezelman (BlueKnot Foundation)

“You have done a marvellous job in the creation of Integrate Place and you have given structure, meaning, and empathy to those who were hungry for it.” Wendy

“Integrate Place has been like a safety haven for me over the past couple of years” Kay

“Thankyou for yesterdays session. You completely hit the nail on the head and I feel I accomplished more with you yesterday that what I have in about the last five years with other therapists.” Sharni

“Thankyou so much for being part of my journey, thank u for believing in me, I never thought working through my abuse was possible until I met you. Thank u for believing in me. Thanks.” Jenny

“Thankyou for providing such a safe and supportive place. You really do make a difference. A light in the dark and a hand to hold. Thankyou for existing!!” Prina

“I have felt so blessed to have been a part of Integrate Place. The knowledge I gained, not only for my practice as an arts therapist, but also for me personally. I learnt about the power of hope, kindness, and heart. I will never forget my time as part of the team at Integrate Place… and the laughter, I loved the laughter.” Elise

“Thankyou Integrate Place… openness, heartwarming, hope, togetherness. My eyes and heart and mind have been opened to new ways of working and it has been a wonderful journey.” Fiona

“Thankyou for your love and acceptance of everybody whatever their pain or its source. You find beautry in everyone. “ L

“I can still remember the excitement of the early days as you created a vision for what Integrate Place would be. In those five years, many hearts have been soothed, light has been brought to the darkest of places and many who had felt judged elsewhere came and found acceptance… Integrate Place was a blessing to many and its legacy will continue in the hearts of all those patients who found healing behind its door.” Leisa

“Not a moment goes past when Integrate Place is not on my mind. I miss you all so much.. the creaky door just after the tinkles of laughter from the front room, the computer who goes bong, the cranky postman, cars that go beep with Kiri rushing out the door to wave, snakes crawling through the undergrowth at my window, hugs and tears and laughter and learning and caring and loving as well as profound revelations, shocking discoveries and lots of cakes. My life and practice will never be the same. Nor do I want it to be. I was blessed to experience Integrate Place and I would do it all over again in an instant.” Gillian