I would also agree that they wouldn't lie and hide things from you. They have a duty of candour which means being straight with you and not telling you things are okay if they aren't. All doctors have to follow that.
Glad you are being referred for specialist health anxiety counselling. If you are flexible in how you're willing to be seen, e.g. zoom calls rather than face to face, then you may well get seen sooner. And make sure you really say how bad it is when you have your assessment, as that also may help you get seen sooner.
There's a good book too, called 'It's not all in your head' which has helped me before and you can get from amazon.
Above all, I'm glad you were listened too, so important xx