i never would have thought about it until I went to see one who had a bunch of stuffed animals on the couch. And I thought she was messing with me when she said clients liked them. Then I read on here that some clients DO like them. Will wonders never cease.
(it is okay with me if others like them - I just do not)
Clutching things would make it harder to escape or fend them off.
Except for maybe a rock. It could be useful in the fending off arena.