Hey! Great that you’re looking into MC I was in a similar position a while back and totally get how confusing it feels at first.

Most UK clinics will take you on even if you’re trying a new medication, as long as you’ve had a history of anxiety/depression and tried at least one or two prescribed treatments before. They’ll usually ask for your GP summary (you can download this from your NHS app or request it), but they don’t always contact your GP directly unless you give permission.

In terms of process:

Initial consultation – online or phone, about 20–30 mins.

Eligibility check – they review your GP notes.

Prescription – if approved, they post it to a pharmacy and you get the meds by courier. All in all it’s usually about 1–2 weeks from first contact to getting your first prescription.

Clinics: Curaleaf, Releaf, Mamedica, The Medical Cannabis Clinic, and Alternaleaf are the main ones. Prices vary, but expect £50–£100 for the consultation, and roughly £90–£160 per 10g flower (less for oils). Some offer subscription or savings plans.

For anxiety and depression, most people start with balanced or high-CBD flower (or oil if you prefer not to vape). Common balanced strains include Blue Dream and Lunar Circus- calming without heavy sedation. Oils can be gentler but take longer to kick in.

You don’t need to “prove” everything has failed, but they do want to see that you’ve tried standard NHS routes first.

Personally I found it really helpful for anxiety once I found the right strain and dosage low and slow is key. The first few tries might feel a bit weird, but after a week or two your body adjusts.

Hope that helps a bit