Living with anxiety can feel exhausting and isolating. tapGP connects you to a CQC-regulated UK GP who can assess your symptoms and prescribe anxiety medication where it is clinically appropriate — all from the comfort of your home.
Yes. A UK-registered private GP can assess your anxiety symptoms during a video or phone consultation and issue a prescription where it is clinically appropriate. This can include medications such as SSRIs, SNRIs or short-term anxiolytics, depending on your individual presentation and medical history. The process is straightforward: you complete a short suitability check, book a consultation and speak to a doctor — often on the same day.
tapGP offers online mental health assessments led by experienced UK GPs who can discuss medication, refer you for talking therapy or recommend a combination of both. Prescriptions, where issued, are sent electronically so you can collect them at a pharmacy of your choice or have them delivered.
An online GP consultation for anxiety medication may be appropriate for many adults in the UK. Our doctors will assess whether this route is right for you during the suitability check.
You may be able to get an anxiety prescription online if you meet criteria such as these.
Some circumstances mean an online consultation alone may not be the right first step.
There is no single right answer when it comes to treating anxiety. This overview can help you understand the options a GP may discuss with you.
| Treatment option | What it may help with | Important notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSRI or SNRI medication | Ongoing generalised anxiety, panic disorder and social anxiety disorder; often first-line treatment | Usually takes 2 to 6 weeks to take effect. A GP will review suitability based on your health history. Available via our online mental health assessments. |
| Short-term anxiolytics (e.g. beta-blockers) | Situational anxiety such as performance anxiety or acute episodes where longer-term medication is not indicated | Not suitable for all presentations. Prescribed only after clinical assessment and not intended for long-term daily use in most cases. |
| Talking therapy (CBT or counselling) | Understanding anxiety triggers, building coping strategies and addressing underlying thought patterns | Our GPs can discuss therapy referrals alongside or instead of medication. NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) can also be self-referred in England. |
| Combined medication and therapy | Moderate to severe anxiety where medication can stabilise symptoms while therapy addresses root causes | A GP will discuss whether a combined approach is appropriate for your situation. |
| Urgent or crisis care | Immediate danger, feeling unsafe, suicidal thoughts or severe deterioration. | Call 999, go to A&E or call NHS 111 for urgent mental health help. |
The process is simple and takes just a few minutes to start. Our mental health treatment pathway is designed to get you seen quickly by a qualified UK GP.
Answer a short set of questions about your anxiety symptoms, medical history and any current medications. This helps us confirm that an online consultation is appropriate for you and prepares your GP for the appointment.
2-minute check
Join your appointment by secure video or phone. Your GP will conduct a full assessment of your anxiety, discuss how your symptoms affect your daily life and talk through the treatment options that may be right for you — including whether medication is appropriate.
Doctor-led assessment
If medication is clinically appropriate, your private prescription is sent electronically to your phone within minutes. Your GP will also provide a personalised care plan and can advise on follow-up, therapy referrals or monitoring.
Safe ongoing caretapGP is a CQC-regulated private GP service. Every anxiety consultation is conducted by a UK-qualified doctor working within established clinical guidelines.
Find answers to the questions we hear most often about our online anxiety medication service.
You do not have to wait weeks for an NHS appointment or manage your anxiety alone. tapGP gives you fast access to a UK GP who can assess your symptoms and discuss whether an anxiety prescription is right for you. Find out more about our online mental health care page and take the first step today.
Start 2-minute suitability check Private prescriptions are issued only where clinically appropriate.