REBT is a precursor to CBT. It is behaviorally oriented therapy and actually makes a great deal of sense. My therapist uses a combination of behaviorally oriented therapies along with other types also. I've learned a great deal and have made great progress. I don't really know much about Ellis himself, but he isn't the only famous therapy guru who is known to be a bit of a jerk so I don't worry to much about him in particular. Sometimes the "founders" of things are themselves completely off the wall, but their ideas can be quite useful. Weird how that works.