Dr Romane Abell
BA (Hons) | DipBus | DClinPsych
GAICD | AICGG | CAHRI | FCCLP | MAPS
Principal Consultant | Clinical Psychologist | Executive Leader
Romane Abell brings over three decades of combined experience in psychology, executive leadership and governance. Her work spans public and private sectors, specialising in trauma, workforce mental-health, executive coaching, and clinical-governance consulting. She has delivered major reforms and mental-health initiatives across Australia, including remote and high-risk environments.
Romane is a trusted advisor to executives and boards and is known for her clear thinking, evidence-based interventions, and ability to align people and performance with strategic purpose.
View Qualifications, Professional Memberships, Publications & Presentations
Qualifications
- 2021 — Graduate – Clinical Governance for Patient Safety & Quality Care, Australasian Institute of Clinical Governance
- 2019 — Emerging Executive Development Series, Institute of Public Administration SA
- 2017 — Graduate – Company Directors Course, Australian Institute of Company Directors
- 2016 — Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Newcastle (Australia)
- 2006 — Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Psychology), University of New England (Australia)
- 2005 — Industrial Relations (MBA coursework), University of New England (Australia)
- 1999 — Employment Law (MBA coursework), University of Canterbury (New Zealand)
- 1994 — Diploma in Business, University of Auckland (New Zealand)
- 1988 — Bachelor of Arts, University of Newcastle (Australia)
Professional Memberships
- Certified Member (CAHRI) — Australian Human Resource Institute
- Graduate Member (GAICD) — Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Member (ICDA) — Institute of Company Directors
- Member — Institute of Community Directors Australia
- Member (MAPS) — Australian Psychological Society
- Graduate Member (AICGG) — Australasian Institute of Clinical Governance
- Principal Member — Society for Organisational & Industrial Psychology Australia
- Fellow (FCCLP) — College of Clinical Psychologists
- Member — Australian & NZ Mental Health Association
- Member & Provider — Employee Assistance Professional Association of Australia
- Supervisor of Interns & Clinical Psychology Registrars — Psychology Board of Australia
Publications & Presentations
- “Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace – A Practical View.” Workshop, South Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (SASPA) Conference, 16 Aug 2019.
- Abell, R.V., Baird, A.D. & Chalmers, K.A. (2016). “Group Singing and Health-Related Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease.” Health Psychology, 36(1), 55-64.
- Baird, A., Abell, R., Thompson, W.F., Bullot, N.J., Haertsch, M. & Chalmers, K.A. (2018). “Group singing enhances positive affect in people with Parkinson’s Disease.” Music & Medicine, 10(1), 13-17.
- “The role of group singing in Parkinson’s Disease: a qualitative study of quality of life.” Presentation, Parkinson’s Australia National Conference, 27-29 May 2015.