Jacintha Field

Jacintha Field is the founder of Happy Souls Kids, a pioneering platform that leverages the influence of athletes to help children aged 5–12 build resilience, mindfulness, and self-regulation through gamified storytelling.

Her journey began in the most personal way. After her separation in 2019, Jacintha’s son experienced big emotions that were difficult to navigate. Despite her own training in yoga, breathwork, and meditation, she realised children needed tools taught in a way that truly connected with them. She retrained as a Family and Child Counsellor, Art Therapist, and Play Therapist, and opened a private practice in Torquay.

In her work, Jacintha saw firsthand how long children were waiting to see psychologists, often six to twelve months. It broke her heart that other kids were on long, extended waits, especially in moments when families needed help urgently. This became the spark for a global vision: to create a platform that supports children and families immediately, with tools that are engaging, relatable, and accessible.

Through Happy Souls Kids, Jacintha has brought together world-class athletes, educators, and storytellers to show kids that even heroes have tough days and that resilience, mindset, and emotional regulation are skills anyone can learn. The platform is expanding across schools, families, and sports clubs, with a mission to reach over 100,000 children by 2027.

Beyond Happy Souls Kids, Jacintha is a published writer and sought-after podcast guest, featured in HuffPost, Mamamia, Kidspot, Thrive Global, WellBeing, and Elephant Journal. Her voice blends professional expertise with lived experience, grounded in honesty, storytelling, and a deep belief in the power of connection.