Introducing B.L.O.O.M
Hi, I’m Shima, founder of B.L.O.O.M by SMA. If you’ve found your way here, I truly believe it’s for a reason.
B.L.O.O.M isn’t just a service. It’s a piece of my heart.This is for the women who feel like they’re carrying the world on their shoulders and still smile through it. I see you, because I am you.
How B.L.O.O.M was born
Let me take you back a bit. I’m originally from the Preston area, and like many women, my story hasn’t been easy. I’ve lived through some of the darkest days and I have been on my own, personal mental health journey.
After navigating a turbulent period of my life, and coming to terms with a significant amount of grief, a seed was planted. Something had to grow from this pain. Something beautiful. Something lasting. That something is B.L.O.O.M.
Why “B.L.O.O.M”?
My mum loved flowers, especially roses. B.L.O.O.M is a tribute to her. In my faith, when someone passes, we continue to do good in their name and that’s exactly what I intend to do. Every act of support, every walk, every session is my gift to her, and to every woman walking a hard path.
B.L.O.O.M stands for:
Believe in your worth
Love yourself wholly
Oneness with who you are
Ownership of your journey
Motivate your healing and yourself
You’re not broken. You’re blooming. Even when you feel like you’re falling apart.
What B.L.O.O.M offers (so far)
I started B.L.O.O.M with something simple, a walking group. No name. No plan. Just a group of women who needed fresh air, space to talk and someone who understood. Nature heals and walking side by side without pressure to "fix" anything became medicine. These walks now run every 6–8 weeks around Preston, and they’re open, gentle spaces where women connect, share or just breathe.
I have so much more to share with you and I can’t wait to reveal what the future of B.L.O.O.M will look like. I’m currently training towards my Level 4 Diploma in Counselling, and my aim is to partner with professionals and wellbeing services to make sure what I offer is not just heartfelt but helpful - so watch this space!
I’m not here to "treat" or "fix" anyone. I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, softness and truth. Because healing doesn’t always happen in a clinic. Sometimes, it happens on a park bench. Sometimes, it’s in the quiet moment when someone says, "Me too."
So, who is B.L.O.O.M for?
Women. Women like me. Women in their 20s, 30s, 40s who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or just not okay. Whether it’s depression, grief, loneliness, burnout or just feeling disconnected, you deserve support. You deserve not to do this alone.
Whether you're from Preston or the surrounding areas, if you're looking for women's mental health support, a walking group with purpose, or simply a space where you can be held without judgment, you’re already blooming by showing up here.
What’s next?
B.L.O.O.M is just getting started, and I’ve got big dreams. This is more than a business. It’s a movement, rooted in love, lived experience and the belief that no woman should ever feel alone.
If you’re ready to take that first step, whether it’s on a walk, in a chat, or just through a message, I’m here.
With love, always,
Shima x
Interested in joining a walk or learning more about B.L.O.O.M?
Email me directly at bloombysma@hotmail.com
Let’s walk. Let’s talk. Let’s bloom.
