False self refers to an individual being forced to submit to the environment prematurely, resulting in giving the individual an unreal feeling or a useless feeling. Clinically, psychological counselors often encounter clients with a shell of false self in their visit. Counselors often finds it difficult to establish a true connection with such clients. This article discusses the possible causes of false self, as well as the function of false self. In addition, the classification of false self in the context of Chinese culture has been discussed. Finally, the author also discusses the impact of the false self phenomenon on psychological counselors and psychodynamic workers, and proposes some coping strategies.