Sheryle Telfer

Lifespan: 1961–present
Branch: Telfer (by marriage)
Maiden name: Ivory

Life Summary

Sheryle married Timothy Neil Telfer on 28 August 1999, becoming stepmother to Mark and Amy. The wedding was at St Margaret's with photographer Angelo. Previously married to Paul Ivory († 24 Dec 1996), with whom she had four children: Aaron, Jared, Lauren, and Joel.

Sheryle has dedicated her career to counselling and mental health support, earning her Master of Counselling in 2024. Her personal experiences — including the loss of Paul and raising four children — have shaped her deep empathy and understanding of grief, trauma, and family dynamics.

Qualifications & Career

Qualification / Role	Year
Started TrueBlue Counselling private practice	2016
Certificate IV in Mental Health	2011
Graduate Diploma in Counselling	2006
Master of Counselling	2024

Runs TrueBlue Counselling from the Kilcoy Community Wellness Hub, and also runs Chat Cafe, a community mental wellness group in Kilcoy.

Services Offered

• Individual Counselling — trauma-informed, disability-friendly, expressive therapies
• Carer Support
• Counselling for Children — art, music, sandtray, games, toys
• Christian Counselling
• Pet Bereavement
• Online Counselling
• Mental Health Recovery Support

Timeline

Date	Event
25 Nov 1961	Born
~1980s	Married Paul Ivory
24 Dec 1996	Paul Ivory passed away
28 Aug 1999	Married Timothy Neil Telfer
2006	Graduate Diploma in Counselling
2011	Certificate IV in Mental Health
2016	Started TrueBlue Counselling
2024	Master of Counselling

Relationships

Relation	Name
Spouse	Paul Ivory († 1996)
Spouse	Timothy Neil Telfer (m. 1999)
Child	Aaron Paul Ivory (1989–)
Child	Jared Ivory
Child	Joel Matthew Ivory (1986–)
Child	Lauren Maree Ivory (1994–)
Stepson	Mark Kenneth Telfer (1986–)
Stepdaughter	Amy Nicole Telfer