Hello Dave
I definately clip all my queens. When you start to clip for the first time it is very nerve racking because when you inspect a hive the only thing your a little concerned about is damaging the queen. But, its very good experience getting used to picking up the queen and handling her. If you wear gloves, and I do, try and use practical ones. My girlfriend is a beautician and I use beauty therapy gloves - they are BRILLIANT. Disposable and only £3.99 for 100 pairs.
If you do not like the idea of clipping a queen because of confidence, ask at your local association and you'll be surprised to learn that there is an experienced beekeeper who lives locally to you who would be more than happy to do it.