Client's Experience in Therapy Once clients begin to accept that their beliefs are the primary cause of their emotions and behaviors, they are able to participate effectively in the cogni tive restructuring process(Ellis et al., 1997; Ellis& MacLaren, large measure, the client's role in REBT is that of a learner and doen. Psychotherapy is viewed as a reeducative process whereby the client learns how to apply log ical thought, experiential exercises, and behavioral homework to problem solving and emotional change.