For those who are drawn to this work and are not licensed therapists or counselors, I want to share this article. I hope it will encourage you. While PEAT was not among the energy therapies researched, I think the important finding here is that a layperson can also provide quality care in helping another human being with their suffering:

Running head: PROMISING PTSD TREATMENT APPROACHES
A Systematic Clinical Demonstration of Promising
PTSD Treatment Approaches:
Joyce L. Carbonell
Charles Figley
Florida State University

Abstract Excerpt:
One of the more challenging criticisms of brief treatment approaches or any other that can be replicated empirically is that they can be taught to, and used by paraprofessionals.
Some argue that nearly anyone who is trained in these treatment methods can become effective--irrespective of formal education and credentials. Indeed, there are a large number of persons without formal mental health training and education who have attended training sessions in many of these approaches. There is genuine concern that the quality of care is significantly decreased when performed by non-professionals (Nietzel & Fisher, 1981).

But, several meta-analytic studies of comparing the effectiveness of psychotherapy between professionals and paraprofessionals seem to indicate that the quality of care is not diminished by the use of paraprofessionals. Durlak (1979), for example reviewed 42 studies and found most could not confirm that treatment provided by professionals is superior to that provided by paraprofessionals. Although Durlak found one study showed professionals to be superior the reverse was found in 12 other studies. Regarding measurable outcomes, Durlak concluded, "professionals may not possess demonstrably superior clinical skills when compared with paraprofessionals. Moreover, professional mental health education, training and experience do not appear to be necessary prerequisites for an effective helping person" (p. 80).

Later meta-analysis studies confirm this conclusion (Berman & Norton, 1985; Weisz,
Weiss, Alicke, & Klotz, 1987). These studies are further supported by meta-analyses that have demonstrated a lack of overall effects of professional training and experience.
Across 475 studies of psychotherapy outcome, Smith, Glass & Miller (1980) found no
relationship between years of therapist experience and therapy outcome. Shapiro and
Shapiro (1982) who reviewed 143 studies later confirmed this. Although part of the
differences can be explained (Christensen & Jacobson, 1994), Shapiro & Shapiro
acknowledge that it is more important for the field of psychotherapy to be overly modest than overly confident in their claims. And, it seems that concerns over quality of care provided by paraprofessionals may be unfounded.
Joyce Carbonell & Charles Figley PROMISING PTSD TREATMENT APPROACHES.
Traumatology 5:1 Article 4, 1999
(emphasis added, mine)